Music & Arts
Music plays an integral role in almost everything we do at First United Methodist Garland. From worship leadership and special seasonal performances to local partnerships promoting music education.
Our West Avenue B Community Concerts feature an eclectic variety of music and artists. They are offered free of charge as a gift to Garland and surrounding communities.
We also host the annual ChamberWorks Summer Music Institute and the ChamberWorks Youth Orchestra, as well as recitals and competitions for the
Garland Music Teachers Association
(GMTA) and other organizations.
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir helps lead worship every Sunday and plays a significant role in Lent, Easter, Advent, Christmas, and other special services.
In addition to worship, the Chancel Choir participates in community concerts and events as well as secular shows.
Regular rehearsals are on Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9:00pm, with others as needed for special events.
Pure Joy! Youth Choir
The Pure Joy! Youth Choir is an ensemble of 7th-12th graders who help lead worship many Sundays during the school year.
Pure Joy! also performs a Dinner & Dessert Show each February, and goes on an annual Spring Break Choir and Mission Tour to spread God's love.
Rehearsals are Sundays at 1:15pm.
Sounds of Joy Children's Choir
The Sounds of Joy Children's Choir performs periodically in Sunday morning worship, including annual musicals.
Directed by staff including Patti Burham, Heather Olson, and Dylan Hamilton, Sounds of Joy rehearsals are held Sundays at 12:30pm.
New Life Ringers
Bell Choir
The New Life Ringers Bell Choir performs periodically in worship and at other special services.
Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:20pm from August thrugh May.
The Music Ministry is blessed to own a five-octave set of Schulmerich handbells and hand chimes for both learning and performance.
Abundant Grace
String Band
The Abundant Grace String Band plays periodically in worship, in special services, and at various community events.
Featuring ukelele, guitar, and other string instruments, along with piano, Abundant Grace has an extensive song catalog centered on hymns, praise music, and gospel.
Rehearsals are scheduled weekly as needed.
If you are interested in participating in any of our ensembles, please email
Rose Sullivan, Director of Music Ministries (rsullivan@fumcgarland.org) or call the church office at (972) 272-3471.
