MUSIC MINISTRY

    Music Staff
    Kurt Kennedy, Director of Music Ministries
    Linda Kennedy, Organist/Accompanist
 
    Volunteer Music Staff
    Sandra Flynn, Faith Ringers Handbell Choir Director
    Bebe Walton, Rainbow Ringers Chime Choir Director
Lyndy Speckels, Director of Children's Choir - K-5
Denny Buttrey, Preschool Choir
    Brent Higdem, Director of Men’s Ensemble
    Julie Drake, Accompanist
    Bill Ahring, Resident Timpanist
    Sandra Flynn, Resident Flautist
        Sara Cook, Adjunct Drama Leader/Lighting
    And Sound Consultant
    Collin Caley, Sound Coordinator
    Sound Staff:
    Bettina Steele and Collin Caley

  
    Rehearsal Schedule

K-5th grade choir -    Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.  (Upstairs in Rotation S.S.)
Preschool Choir  - Wednesday's at 6:30 p.m. (Upstairs)
    Chancel Choir- 6:30 on Wednesdays in choir room (regularly)
Preschool children 10:30 a.m. on Sundays   

Men’s Ensemble, 5:45 p.m., Wednesdays
  
Handchimes, 4 p.m. on Sunday (in bell room)

Faith Ringers at 7 p.m. on Thursday evenings (in Sanctuary)


    SPECIAL CALLED REHEARSALS

None

The music ministry at NLR First UMC offers a full graded music program ranging from preschoolers through older adults.  We take pride in producing well-rounded, quality musicians to share their unique talents and the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others.  If a person feels the desire to join a fun-loving, Christ-centered support group, we most assuredly have a place for you.

During the seasons other than that of Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter the musicians are extremely busy leading worship and volunteering for special projects.  But, during those critical seasons above, the musicians are heavily involved in major productions to spread the Good News through the ministry of the musical arts.

Other than the Easter season, Advent and Christmas offer special opportunities for worship for all musicians. The choirs present numerous inspirational musicals featuring our handbells, handchimes, orchestras and  individual  musicians.  Each year we feature a family-friendly service at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and our traditional 10:30 p.m. service on Christmas Eve features the Chancel Choir with Orchestra. Both services offer the opportunity for Communion, the singing of Carols and the Lighting of Candles. 

Opportunities abound at NLR First for vocalists (soloist or non-soloists), instrumentalists, handbell ringers, actors, stage-hands, creative arts enthusiasts, lighting designers or sound-board expertise (only your desire is needed!).  It takes a village of volunteers to maintain a music program.  If your desire is to be an integral part of an exciting and excited group, then please contact Kurt Kennedy at 501-835-2201 or by email me at kkennedy@nlrfumc.org.