Music Notes – August 3, 2012
One Ringy-Dingy. . .Two Ringy-dingies! Yes, it won’t be too long before the Chapel Bells will again be ringing and making beautiful music! But alas, we have bells that need to be ‘adopted’. Yes, we have some orphaned bells since one of our ringers moved to Florida. So, if you read music – even a...
Singing Isn’t Just for the Birds
Singing is a God given talent meant to be shared – and it isn’t just for birds! If you would like to “try-out” choir to see if you would enjoy it – then I say come on, give it a try. If you sing in the shower, then I say to you – come on,...
Music Notes – July 27, 2012
One Ringy-Dingy. . .Two Ringy-dingies! Yes, it won’t be too long before the Chapel Bells will again be ringing and making beautiful music! But alas, we have bells that need to be ‘adopted’. Yes, we have some orphaned bells since one of our ringers moved to Florida. So, if you read music – even a...
Music Notes – July 20, 2012
Gone on vacation! Our chancel choir has sung beautifully all year and effective July 9, they will take a well earned vacation until August. When you see any members of the choir, please give them a hug and say ‘Thank You’ for all the beautiful music they shared with our church all year long. AND...
Music Notes – June 15, 2012
Thanks to Chapel Bells! Sunday, June 3 was the “swan song” for the Chapel Bells. They will be on vacation until August. They put in numerous hours learning the music for Sunday Worship and for the Handbell Festival that is held in the spring. So, please express your appreciation of them when you see them...
Music Notes – May 16, 2012
The Youth Choir from First UMC – Allen, will be at our church Saturday, May 19 at 6:30pm to present this delightful musical written by Rev. JoNell’s husband. The musical tells how the Israelites left Egypt and their journey back to Jerusalem. Oh, did I mention that this musical takes place in the WESTERN part...
Chapel Hill Bells Attend Handbell Festival
Music Notes – March 30, 2012 Saturday, March 24, part of our handbell choir attended the Greater Dallas Handbell Association Handbell Festival in Coppell. We had a great time. We learned a lot and enjoyed the smaller venue with nine other handbell choirs. Next year the festival will be held at FUMC-Allen – where I...
Music Notes – March 2, 2012
Thank You, Thank You I continue to be amazed with the generosity of Chapel Hill. Thanks to you we raised all the money ($1540) for our children to go to choir camp in June. Last year, the children went to choir camp a little wary about what exactly was going to happen during the five...