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 2007, the Chancel Choir experienced a Concert Tour of Europe visiting the cities of Salzburg, Vienna, Prague and Budapest. The Chancel Choir visited New York City 6 times to sing a holiday concert with the New York Pops Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. The Chancel Choir also participates in various concerts throughout the year with the Fort Worth-TCU Symphonic Choir.
Our Pipe Organ
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.
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.
This ensemble sings the third Sunday of the month in worship at the 8:45 a.m. service and again for the offertory at 11:00 a.m. We hope this group will appeal to members of the congregation who love to sing, but cannot commit to a choir full-time! Rehearsals are twice a month on Thursdays from 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. in the choir room. They will rehearse twice a month during the months they sing.
This new ensemble will be singing the last Sunday of the month when there are five Sundays. This year, the dates are March 29, May 31, August 30, and November 29. They will rehearse twice a month during the months they sing.
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.
Chancel Choir 
