Waples Memorial United Methodist Church
Music Ministries
Jon C. Peterson, Director of Music Ministries
Dr. Robert McFadden, Organist
Mike Walker, Director of TinkaBells Handbell
Choir
REHEARSAL SCHEDULES
We invite you to come join any or all of our music ensembles. With the variety of groups that are actively leading the church in music ministry, you are sure to find a place where you can have fun glorifying God in music.
| The Chancel Choir | Wednesdays @ 6:30pm | Choir Room |
| The TinkaBells (Handbells) | Wednesdays @ 5:30pm | Room 5 |
| The Youth Ensemble (6th - 12th) | Sundays @ 5:15pm * | Fellowship Hall |
•Please note that Children's Choir and
Youth Ensemble only meet during the school year.
If you have any questions about the music ministry or membership in a music ministry ensemble, please contact Jon Peterson by calling the church or by sending him an e-mail at music@waplesumc.org.
MUSIC MINISTRIES STAFF
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| Jon Peterson, Director of Music Ministries, is currently studying at Austin College in Sherman. In 2001, he was selected as the Assistant Director of the Austin College A Cappella Choir. He also serves as a member of the Community Series Board in Sherman. | Dr. Robert McFadden, Organist / Pianist, is a tenured faculty member of the Southeastern Oklahoma State University Music Department, where he instructs piano and music history. He is a well-respected pianist, lecturer, and adjudicator. Dr. McFadden holds undergradute, masters as well as doctoral degrees in piano performance. |
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| Mike Walker, Director of the TinkaBells handbell choir, is an accomplished musician with particular expertise on the trumpet. Mr. Walker currently instructs band and trumpet lessons in Bells and Sherman as well as at Texoma Christian School. He has also long been a member of the Sherman Symphony Orchestra. |
MUSIC MINISTRIES VOLUNTEERS
Pat Caldwell, Music Library Assistant
Jean Banfield, Substitute Organist
