Trinity United Methodist Church, Arlington, Texas

Trinity's Ministry of Music and Fine Arts is a community of faith organized to aid in
the proclamation of the Gospel using a variety of musical and artistic experiences
to help the church accomplish its mission. It should be viewed not as a program
area with music and others arts as its ultimate goal, but rather as a ministry
through music and other arts to those participating actively in it, to the congregation as a whole, and to the greater community and world to which we
are called to be ministers. The Music Ministry is organized and graded by age
levels and degrees of musical experience and expertise in order to most effectively
meet the needs of the membership, to learn about music and Biblical truths, and
to share their Christian witness using their talents.

This ministry area is directed by full-time Minister of Music, G.W. Dub Shepherd,
an ordained United Methodist deacon, serving Trinity UMC since March 2001.
Rev. Shepherd is ably assisted by part-time paid staff associates, as well as
volunteer laypersons, directing and accompanying the various ensembles. For
the 2007-2008 Choir Year, these include:

Mary Sorensen, Praise & Worship Leader
Phyllis Wolf, Music Assistant
John Wolf, Organist
Kathleen Wolfram, Cindy Anderson, Handbells

Adult Music Program
Neither previous choral experience or auditions are required for volunteer
participation in these choirs and ensembles, although it is important to maintain
an appropriate balance between voice parts in the smaller ensembles. Individuals
who are not able to make a regular weekly commitment to singing in one of these
organized choirs are encouraged to participate in seasonal music-making during
Advent/Christmas, Lent/Easter, and the summer. Inquiries should be made to the
Minister of Music. Click here for a description of the adult music opportunities.

Children's Music Program
We have a choir for each age group. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday
evening (September - May) from 6:00-6:50 p.m. Each choir teaches basic
music and social skills, using songs with Scripturally-based texts, choruses,
and age-appropriate curriculum. Click here for a description of the children's choirs.

Student Music Program
We have a wide variety of ways for the Students at Trinity to get involved. Click
here to find out more!

Praise Band

This ensemble, composed primarily of professional players, provides musical
leadership for Trinity's Praise & Worship Services. Opportunities are
available for volunteers to participate who can contribute at a high-level of
musicianship with minimal group rehearsal time. Technical assistance is also
needed with set-up and running the sound board.

Instrumental Ensemble (Adults And Youth)

With the ever-increasing number of capable string and wind players in our
congregation, we are looking to develop this new ensemble, including both
youth and adults. Music reading and adequate ensemble-playing skills are
important as we organize this group.

Music Classes
Dub Shepherd, Coordinator
Music education and enrichment classes are offered from time to time as a
means of improving our musical effectiveness. These classes are designed for
both the active choir member and others in the congregation who would seek
to improve their musical skills.

Music & Fine Arts Committee
Rhonda Weddle, Chairperson
This subcommittee of the Council On Ministries assists the Minister of Music
as an advisory and advocacy group. They assist creatively in planning and evaluating programming and budget, while representing needs of various constituencies within the music ministry.

* Contact the Music Office for more information on these new Trinity ministries.