MUSIC: Director of Music Ministries: Jane Wright (jwright-wumc@sbcglobal.net)
Westwood Praise Band:
Contemporary Christian Music utilizes Singers, keyboard, guitar, drums and other instruments. These musicians lead weekly in worship at the second service. Rehearsals are weekly.
Brass, Woodwind, Strings, Percussion Instrumentalists: There is need of special instrumental offerings in worship on special Sundays. If you play and would like to be contacted, please let the Director of Music Ministries know of your interest.
Youth Praise Band is the newest addition to the music offerings at Westwood. This vibrant ensemble rehearses most Saturdays and has been leading in worship on a regular basis.
CHORAL MUSIC:
Westwood Vocal Ensemble (grades 4 – 8) Meets weekly and shares their music in worship once a month with opportunities to sing in locations beyond the church.
High School Choir (grades 9-12) Weekly Rehearsals. Shares in worship once a month with opportunities to sing in locations beyond the church.
Chancel Choir (adult ages) Rehearses weekly and shares in worship twice a month. They sing at other locations upon request or invitation.
Glory Connection II: Gospel Quartet rehearses weekly and leads monthly in worship and sings at outside venues upon request.
Special Music Offerings:
Many opportunities exist to share special music, especially in the summer months. If you are not able to make a weekly commitment but you love singing, you might consider
being available for this.
Small Vocal Ensembles
Women’s and Men’s ensembles occur occasionally, meeting for 2 or 3 rehearsals before sharing in worship.
HANDBELLS:
Westwood Handbell Ensemble: (ages post high and beyond) meets weekly and plays in worship monthly. Attends Festivals and plays at outside functions upon invitation.
Westwood Ringers: (Middle and High School ages) Meets weekly and plays monthly in worship and occasionally at outside venues.
Junior Chimes: (grades 3-5) meets weekly and is a learn to ring class for young people. They play occasionally in worship.
