The Music Program of
University Christian Church Fort Worth, Texas
Worship of the Almighty God is the highest priority for University Christian Church, and worship through music is an important avenue to worship. Indeed, music is a window through which we can better see the glory of God.
Since it’s founding in 1873, University Christian Church has given the music ministry an integral, important part in the life of the church. Our mission is to ensure that this rich heritage will continue.
Activities
The music program is never static. New offerings, often enriching opportunities for adults and children, are constantly being added. Summer of 2003 the Chancel Choir experienced a Concert Tour of Scotland, Ireland, and Northern England. The High School handbell choir took part in a tour of England as well. In December of 2003, the Chancel Choir visited to New York City to sing a holiday concert with the New York Pops Orchestra.
A new pipe organ for the sanctuary of University Christian Church was dedicated and used for the first time in worship on September 29, 2002. This magnificent instrument has added new opportunities for worship leadership through music. The builder of the organ is Dan Garland Pipe Organs, Inc. located in our own city, Fort Worth, Texas. It is an example of fine tonal design, suited to interpret all periods of organ literature.
A series of concerts and recitals during the past ten months have included a Holiday brass and the new Organ Concert, hearing the organ as solo instrument with orchestra, and Chancel Choir/Orchestra/Organ Concert featuring Mozart’s Requiem.
The music program offers five choral groups for persons from early elementary age through adults. Preschool children participate in musical experiences each Sunday during their morning Sunday School classes.
Five handbell ensembles exist for persons in middle school through adult age. Tours and concerts are undertaken by many of the choral and handbell choirs as avenues for outreach through music.
