The Traditional Music Ministry of Oak Grove United Methodist Church
Building relationships through music.
Music at Oak Grove is all about building relationships: relationships with each other, with God, and with others in our community and beyond. While we hold ourselves to a high musical standard, for us music is a means, not an end. If you want to make excellent music with people who will become your family, Oak Grove is the place for you!
For Adults
- Chancel Choir:
Rehearsal: 7:15 – 8:45p Wednesdays in the Parlor.
For adults and high school youth. Rehearses weekly and sings each week in worship and offers seasonal concerts throughout the year. Childcare is available by reservation. - Wesley Ringers:
Rehearsal: 6:30 – 7:30p Sundays in the Parlor.
For adults and youth 7th grade and above. Still CERTAIN you can’t sing? You can definitely ring! I’ll teach you! The Wesley Ringers rehearses weekly and ring in worship every 4 – 6 weeks. - Tuesday Ringers:
Rehearsal: 7:30 – 8:30p Tuesdays in the Parlor.
For adults and youth 7th grade and above. Still CERTAIN you can’t sing? You can definitely ring! I’ll teach you! The Tuesday Ringers rehearse weekly and ring in worship every 4 – 6 weeks. - Afternoon Choir:
Rehearsal: 1:00 – 2:00p Tuesdays in the old choir room (Room 218)
Maybe you want to sing with adults but not EVERY Sunday in church. Or maybe you don’t like to drive at night. This choir is for you! - Orchestra:
Under the direction of Dr. Scott Stewart, the full orchestra plays for worship twice per semester, with rehearsals for the two Thursday evenings prior. Additionally, solos, duets, and small ensembles are present in worship twice monthly throughout the year!
For Youth
- Youth Choir:
Youth Choir is split into Middle School and High School for rehearsal. They sing in church together and retreat together most of the time. Their rehearsals overlap.
High School rehearsal is 4:30 – 5:30p on Sundays, beginning in room 218 and then moving to the choir room at 5:00p.
Middle School rehearsal is 5:00 – 6:00p in the choir room.
The Middle and High School choirs tour separately in late May/early June. The 2026 Music Mission went to Chicago, IL! - Youth Bells:
Rehearsal: 3:45 – 4:30p Sundays in the Parlor
For youth in grades 6 – 12. Rehearses each week and rings in worship every 4-6 weeks. - Tuesday Ringers:
Rehearsal: 7:30 – 8:30p Tuesdays in the Parlor.
For adults and youth 7th grade and above. The Tuesday Ringers rehearse weekly and ring in worship every 4 – 6 weeks. - Orchestra:
Under the direction of Dr. Scott Stewart, the full orchestra plays for worship twice per semester, with rehearsals for the two Thursday evenings prior. Additionally, solos, duets, and small ensembles are present in worship twice monthly throughout the year! - Other Opportunities:
High school youth are welcome to participate in the adult ensembles if they would like.
For Children
- Joyful Noise (PreK-Kindergarten):
6:00 – 6:30p and 6:30 – 7:00p Wednesdays in room 218. Jessica Vazquez directs two choirs split by age for rehearsal each week. The choir sing in worship 2-3 times each semester. - Celebrate Choir (Grades 1-2):
6:00 – 7:00p Wednesdays in room 234. Cathy Ethridge leads the first and second graders. This choir sings in worship 3-5 times each semester. - Music Makers (Grades 3-5):
6:00 – 7:00p Wednesdays OR 2:30 – 3:30p in the choir room. John Cowden leads the oldest children’s choir, which will sing in worship every 4-6 weeks and participate in the Christmas Concert. This choir also goes on a weekend music mission each year. - Kids Bells (Grades 3-5):
Rehearsal: 5:30 – 6:00p Wednesdays in the Parlor.
For children in grades 3-5. Rehearses each week and rings in worship a few times per semester.
Orchestra/Instrumental Music
- Under the direction of Dr. Scott Stewart, the full orchestra plays for worship twice per semester, with rehearsals for the two Thursday evenings prior. Additionally, solos, duets, and small ensembles are present in worship twice monthly throughout the year!
There is a place for you in Music Ministry at Oak Grove United Methodist Church!
If you have any questions, please email John Cowden jcowden@ogumc.org
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