Creative Arts & Music

The Creative Arts Department at Getwell Road offers opportunities for persons of all ages to glorify God through voice, instrument, drama and dance. John 4 tells us that God seeks "true worshipers" who worship Him in spirit and truth. As the corporate body of worshipers at Getwell Road UMC continues to grow and mature in our understanding of "true" worship, participants in the Creative Arts are encouraged to take their role as worship leaders seriously. Whether we sing in a choir or praise team, play an instrument, sing a solo, or dance, we are leading people in worship of our Father.  We seek excellence in each musical offering we create for worship, and our deepest desire is that God will use what we have created for the advancement of His kingdom, but we know that only God can change a heart.  It is a joy and privilege to be instruments and vessels in that mission.

CREATIVE ARTS MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES:

Choir open to youth (6th grade) thru adult
Sings a variety of musical genres, from new praise and worship music to contemporary arrangements of familiar hymns.
-     sings in Sunday worship at least 2x per month, plus Christmas & Easter Cantatas
-     rehearses Sunday evenings, September-May.
-    Contact person – Michelle Wenger (349-3680)

Praise Team open to college age thru adult
Sings contemporary praise and worship music
-    sings in Wednesday night “Awakening” service, plus off-campus events
-    rehearses after “Awakening” each week
-    currently expanding number of singers and instrumentalists to form rotating teams.
-    Contact person – Michelle Wenger  (349-3680)

"In His Name" open to adults
Sings arrangements of traditional hymns, often a cappella
-    sings 4-6x per year in Sunday morning worship, plus off-campus events
-    rehearses Sunday afternoons, September-May.
-   Contact person – Lori Snyder  (280-9552)

Drama Team open to adults, youth and children
- Performs theme-related skits for "The Awakening" services on Wednesday nights and
   Sunday morning worship services.
- Workshops are scheduled during the year for persons interested in participating on the team
- Rehearses as needed based on when skits are scheduled in worship services
- Contact: Etta Gentry (901) 634-3284.

Interpretive Dance open to youth (6th - 12th Grades)
- Participates in choir cantatas for Christmas & Easter, and in occasional Sunday morning  
   worship services
- Rehearsals are scheduled as needed in preparation for specific services
Contact: Beth McCammon (901) 351-9679

Handbells open to youth (6th gr.) thru adult
Rings in Sunday worship 4-6x per year, plus off-campus events
-    rehearses Sunday afternoons, September-May.
-    Contact person – Stancy Bond (662-404-0604) or stancy1@juno.com

Orchestra
Provided for yearly cantatas. 
- church member/musicians with appropriate musical ability are welcomed to participate
   in the orchestra
-  contact person:  Michelle Wenger  (349-3680)

Children
Music is incorporated into the children’s activity time on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights.
-    currently determining interest in a children’s musical through sign-ups.
-    Sing in worship 3-4x per year