NewSong Children's Music Ministry provides our children with opportunities to learn the joys of praising God through singing. Our objectives are:
To teach children how to find and develop their singing voice,
To teach children how to read music,
To teach hymns and songs of the faith,
To teach and instill an understanding of worship,
To participate in worship;
To teach scripture and Bible stories through song; and
To enjoy fellowship.
Guided by leaders who love children and music, our children are blessed by the joys of music-making, and they are also a blessing to our congregation. Our children’s choirs sing in worship in the sanctuary and in the chapel several times a year. They share their music with the larger community as well, singing for the residents of C. C. Young. Together with our wonderful parent volunteers, we provide our young musicians with a rewarding musical experience and spiritual growth through the art of music. Join us for fun, fellowship and music as we lift our voices in song.
It's a great time to look at our new schedule for
NewSong Children's Choirs for Fall 2008!
Our new rehearsal time will work great for our community's busy families!
Right after Sunday School, at 10:30 a.m., bring your children in 1st-5th grades to room 236 for a snack and fellowship time. Choir rehearsals will be from 10:45-11:40. Then we'll come back together in room 362 for "Worship LIVE," a special worship service for children.
Perfect for our families - one stop on Sunday mornings for Sunday School and NewSong!
(Parents - this gives you extra time for your own Worship and Sunday School time!)
Click here for more information.
Click on our video link (right hand side of the page) for a great look at what we do here with our Children's Music Ministry!
Younger Children's Choirs
WeeSong Choir for 4/5 year olds Sunday mornings, 10:30-11:00 a.m., in room 142
Jill Montgomery, director
WeeSong begins their NewSong adventure with the fun of age-appropriate songs and music exploration.
We move to music. We learn to move to the steady beat.
We discover our beautiful singing voices.
We learn to listen and work as a group, sharing with our friends.
We play instruments.
We learn songs about God's love, God's world, Bible stories and Jesus.
We sing in the Kerygma service several times during the year.
GladSong Choir for Kindergarten/Primer Sunday mornings, 10:30-11:00 p.m., in room 262 Chelsea Stern, director
Children in Kindergarten/Primer continue their musical experiences as they learn more about worship and singing.
We learn songs about God's love, God's world, Bible stories and Jesus.
We move to music. We continue to learn to move to the steady beat.
We learn to sing as a group with our friends.
We play music games.
We play instruments.
We sing in the Kerygma service several times during the year.
Elementary Choirs
SpiritSong Choir for 1st & 2nd Grade Sundays, 10:30 - 11:40 a.m. in room 236 and 233 Terrie Preskitt-Brown, director SpiritSong takes giant steps as we move from singing in the chapel into the sanctuary.
We learn about reading music.
We learn to sing more beautifully.
We learn more about leading in worship.
We participate in our Christmas Eve Family Services.
We participate in the NewSong musical, a dramatic retelling of a Bible story in the spring.
We sing regularly in the Sanctuary
JoyfulNoise Choir for 3rd-5th grade Sundays, 10:30 - 11:40 a.m in room 236 and 233
Judi Davidson, director Joyful Noise Singers are the “seniors” of the NewSong program.
We sing two-part anthems and descants.
We learn to use the hymnal.
We participate in our Christmas Eve Family Services.
We sing on Easter Sunday.
5th graders take the leading roles in the annual NewSong musical in the spring, a dramatic retelling of a favorite Bible story.
We sing regularly in the Sanctuary.
Worship LIVE - A New Child-Centered Worship Sundays, 11:40 - 11:55 a.m., in room 362
Leaders: Terrie Preskitt-Brown, Candace Winslow, Debra Gray, & Carrie WalkerCraig
For 11:00 Elementary Sunday School Children & Choirs
Singing, Prayer, Offering, & a Children's Message
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NewSong News
Sunday, Jan. 29 - is a 5th Sunday, and I will need some extra rehearsal volunteers - we didn't fully staff those......Let me know you can come see your child sing!
January 29, plan to attend our State of the Children's Ministry Meeting - 4:00 - 5:30 in Great Hall. JoyfulSpirit will be singing, and the elementary children will be participating in a great Mission Project while the parents attend this exciting meeting that will spell out the new vision for our Children's Ministry. Here's the link for more info and to RSVP:
There are just a few Elementary spots left, so RSVP right now!
Parents, come hear "Project Eve" - Caitlin Wells, our HPUMC Youth Choir Director, is the Artistic Director, and I am the Associate Music Director. This group of professional singers will present "Light" - more than a concert, more than a "show" - it's an extra-sensory and worship-filled experience. Right here in our Sanctuary, Saturday night, Jan. 28, 8:00 pm. Part of the proceeds of our concerts go to charities that support women.
JoyfulSpirit (1st - 5th Grade)
Sat., Jan. 28 - special rehearsals in my office - room 315. Please don't be late - these are "Start on Time, End on Time" rehearsals! BRING YOUR SCRIPTS! 1:30 - Sophia R, Grace B, Johnson S, Hayley L, Julia Rose A 1:40 - Ryan B, Silas B, Isabella H, Robby S, Josie G, Sophia R, Jane O 1:50 - Ryan B, Silas B, Hayley L., Isabella H 2:00 - Jane O, Silas B, Sophia R, Hayley L, Josie G, Grant W, Ryan B, Silas B, Caroline M 2:15 - Sophia R 2:25 - Jane O
Sun., Jan. 29 - Important rehearsal! We Start Choreography Today! (I need some extra parents to help today - please let me know that you can come!) 10:30 - noon -room 5. In the afternoon, for the State of the Children's Ministry Meeting, we will sing "This is the Day" - it is on your Christmas CD. So far we have 25 singers coming to this special event! Room for MORE! Make your reservation asap (see link above). Here are the details:
3:30 pm - meet in room 391 - wear Green NewSong T-Shirt and Jeans. I'll have extras if you don't have one.
Parents go to Great Hall after bringing your singers to me.
We sing right at 4:00.
Then I will take your children to the Mission Project on the 2nd floor.
You must RSVP right away - there are only 10 spots left for the project! See the link above.
Don't miss this Historic Event for our church!
Feb. 4 - Saturday Rehearsals for singing solos and groups. See the above for your schedule.
Sun., Feb. 5 - Important Musical Rehearsal! Wed., Feb. 8 - All 3rd - 5th Graders - 4:30 - 6:30 pm - Room 386 - Staging with Mr. Andy!!! Thurs., Feb. 9 - All 3rd - 5th Graders - 4:30 - 6:30 pm - Room 386 - Staging with Mr. Andy!!! Sat., Feb. 11 - 9:30 - 11:30 am - ALL JoyfulSpirit! Room 386 - Staging with Mr. Andy!!! MUSICAL WEEK BEGINS! Sun., Feb. 12 - Big Day - 9:00 am - noon - Meet in room 391. Sing for Cornerstone & Sanctuary
GladSong (Kinder/Primer) & WeeSong (4/5's)
What great numbers of wonderful singers we have this month! Keep it up - we'll see you Sunday morning....Our next singing time is Sun., Feb. 19 - both in the morning AND at the Musical in the afternoon.
Volunteers - This is a 5th Sunday - - - We Need You This Sunday! Please email Terrie and let her know that you can help - WeeSong - Melissa McMillian GladSong - - - - - Yikes - We need some volunteers! JoyfulSpirit - Bob & Paula Mandes, Shannon & David Brown
Birthdays - OK - Now I think I have it together: January 10 - Jack Massey & Hayden Bauer January 12 - Cate & Claire Hatfield January 14 - Austin Page January 19 - Tatum Jenkins January 21 - Ella Grace Collard January 22 - Emma & Sarah Gipson January 27 - Ella Abati January 29 - Camp Collins Happy Birthday!!
Thought for the Week "Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law;...and came to Horeb, the mountain of god. There the angel of the Lord appear3ed to him in a flame of fire out of a bush; he looked, and the bush was blazing, yet it was not consumed." Exodus 3: 1 - 2 God's fire burns in our hearts like the burning bush, and the love of God Grows and Grows and GROWS! I can't wait for your children to tell this wonderful story in drama and song! Blessings, Terrie
NewSong Children's Music Ministry provides our children with opportunities to learn the joys of praising God through singing. Our objectives are:
To teach children how to find and develop their singing voice,
To teach children how to read music,
To teach hymns and songs of the faith,
To teach and instill an understanding of worship,
To participate in worship;
To teach scripture and Bible stories through song; and
To enjoy fellowship.
Younger Children's Choirs
WeeSong Choir for 4/5 year olds Sunday mornings from 10:30 – 11:00 in room 142 Directed by Elise McDonald
GladSong Choir for Kinder/Primer Sunday mornings from 10:30 – 11:00 in room 262 Directed by Kristen Hanna
Elementary
JoyfulSpirit Choir for 1st - 5th Graders Sunday mornings from 10:30 – noon in room 236 (and 246) During our time together, we have a snack, singing time and worship together. Terrie Preskitt-Brown is the Director of this dynamic group of elementary singers. She has been the Coordinator of Children’s Music for six years. “Ms. Terrie” brings lots of energy and a love for praising God through music to every rehearsal. She also teaches private voice lessons to some of our Youth and Chancel Choir members, conducts for the Children’s Chorus of Greater Dallas, and sings with the Orpheus Chamber Singers. She’s always good for an uplifting laugh!
Worship LIVE - Child-Centered Worship Sundays, 11:30 in room 236 We provide child-friendly worship for our 11 a.m. elementary Sunday School children and choirs. Leaders: Terrie Preskitt-Brown, Debra Gray & Amanda Clepper
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