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Worship is an outpouring of response from our hearts to the things God has done in our lives, recognizing that He is all-powerful, longing to draw near to Him, and He to us. One way we respond in worship is through music. Our desire is to first and foremost worship the Lord through our daily lives, and to lead others to this place of response to the presence of God through song. The way we have chosen to express these songs is through a Scriptural, yet modern approach of guitars, piano, drums, strings and other various instruments. This is reflected in Psalm 150: Psalm 150 Through the praying and speaking of ancient texts, relevant preaching, and the modern sound of worship music, our hope is that you would feel the nearness of God, and in turn have a yearning to praise and know Him on the deepest level. Blessings, UPTOWN WORSHIP BAND
Tiffany is a vocalist in the Uptown band, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Dallas Baptist University. She is a full-time mother to her beautiful baby, Taylor, and works part-time as the administrative assistant for Uptown.
Adrianne works for a local Christian school in the business office, and is nearing completion of her masters degree in music at SMU. She has a passion for music and serving others. Other than music, she enjoys reading, trying new recipes, and spending quality time with friends. In addition to playing with the band, Adrianne serves as a member of the Pastoral Care Committee and helps with the Brooks Growth Group. She has worshipped at Uptown since June 2005.
Shayne is full time musician, which involves freelance live performance and studio work for numerous bands and artists (both local and abroad). He also teaches private guitar/bass lessons and am a part time music/guitar professor at Dallas Christian College. He is a Texas A&M graduate.
Tenor & Graphic Designer Steven Hall was born in the Panama Canal Zone, and has since called various portions of both Europe and the United States home. He has performed abroad in Europe and the former Soviet Republic of States, and now sings with the Dallas Opera. Steven has, most recently, sung the roles of "Spoletta" in Puccini's TOSCA and "4th Jew" in SALOME, both with The Dallas Opera. Previous engagements include the role of role of "Richard Mason " in the Broadway musical adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's' JANE EYRE, with Lyric Stage, "Ambrogio" for BARBER OF SEVILLE and "The Officer" in Richard Strauss' ARIADNE AUF NAXOS, with The Dallas Opera. Mr. Hall made his main stage debut with the company in their critically acclaimed production of Alban Berg’s WOZZECK, directed by Christopher Alden. Other solo credits include the role of "Don Ottavio" in Mozart's DON GIOVANNI with The Living Opera, "Il Contedino" in Verdi's LUISA MILLER, "the Captain" in SIMON BOCCANEGRA, and the Emperor in TDO's highly anticipated 2002 production of TURANDOT. He performed Papageno in the Fort Worth Opera’s tour of DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE and has sung the role of Guiseppe in THE GONDOLIERS with Texas Gilbert & Sullivan as well as Dick Deadeye and the Carpenter in different productions of H.M.S. PINAFORE. In the Musical Theater world, other stage credits include leading roles in MY FAIR LADY, OKLAHOMA!, HELLO DOLLY, and CAROUSEL. An avid fan of travel, he departed last April for Nepal to trek to the Base Camp of Mt. Everest, and is contemplating a climb of Kilimanjaro next summer. As a Graphic Artist / Web Designer, he works with Dallas Summer Musicals, The Majestic Theatre, and the Music Hall at Fair Park. He enjoys being amidst the "buzz" of a large group of people, and relishes the opportunity to be a part of the music ministry here at Uptown. He says, "Music reaches deeply into the hearts of everyone. It is my hope that the music we perform and worship with will help bring people closer to the cross--to help lower obstacles that might hinder people from entering in to true worship." Mr. Hall is a graduate of both Dallas Baptist University with a B.A. in vocal performance, & Moody Bible Institute with a B.A. in Theology & Greek.
Lou hails from Houston,Texas and is a graduate of the University of Texas(BS)-Austin. He completed further music studies at North Texas St. University and received Masters of Music, in jazz Performance from University of Miami. As a student, he was awarded the Outstanding Musicianship Award from NAJE. After moving to New York, he toured with the Duke Ellington Orchestra, including live performances with Ella Fitzgerald, Red Rodney and Cedar Walton. While a resident of Nashville, in the early 90's., performances included David Ball, Johnny Lee as well as Master and Demo recording work for Polygram Publishing and Asylum Records. Studio sessions with Mark O'conner,Marty Stuart, Vasser Clements, and Jamey Hartford. Currently living in Dallas, performing locally, live and in the studio, as well as teaching Bass and Jazz studies, in the Dallas Community College System, and the University of Texas at Arlington. Active member of AFM –DFW.
Thiago Oliveira was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil. His parent's passion for medicine and missions caused the family to move throughout South, Central and North America. His mother always saw a musical potential in Thiago and so she encouraged him to take a variety of instruments ranging from classical guitar, piano, drums and trumpet lessons. Music became, in many ways, an expressive outlet and a way to have a deeper spiritual connection. Because of the constant relocations his family had to do, Thiago and his two siblings got to experience a variety of cultures and languages. They learned Spanish, Portuguese and English and with that an interesting recollection of different national anthems. Thiago and his family now live in Dallas, Texas, he is the oldest of the two siblings and many still debate he is the better looking of them all. He is currently a child psychologist in a school district and is working on his doctorate degree.
Janet is a vocalist for the Uptown band, a leader of the Page-Moore Growth Group, and for Church of the Incarnation serves as a chalice bearer, an altar guild member, and an officer of our Daughters of the King chapter. For her “real job” she is an assistant principal at John Horn High School in the Mesquite ISD. She has a BA in History from UT Dallas, an MS in Educational Administration from A&M Commerce, and is in her fourth year of theological studies at the Stanton Center for Ministry Formation. Janet is passionate about the ministry opportunities at our church that allow her to serve at the Lord’s Table, sing His praises, or help those among us who are hurting.
Sarah just moved back to Dallas from Oklahoma City where she majored in music from Oklahoma City University. She is a lifelong member of Incarnation. She works full time for her family in the downtown area, and is a contract singer.
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Justin Brooks 
Tiffany Brooks
Adrianne Duvall
Shayne Green
Steven Hall
Lou Harlas
Thiago Oliviera
Janet Page
Sarah Strout
Ivan Torres
Kenny the sound guy!