Make a Joyful Noise

Instrumentalists

Contact: Church Office

First Church is blessed with a wonderful pipe organ, two fine grand pianos, a concert grand and other smaller pianos and organs. The church also boasts many talented musicians in the congregation. These instrumentalists accompany the choir and perform during the services in solos, duets or ensembles. Our brass quartet provides special music throughout the year.

Chancel Choir

Contact: the Church Office

The Chancel Choir is the adult choir that sings each week in our Sunday services. In addition to providing leadership for the congregational hymn singing, the choir sings anthems and hymn arrangements to enhance our worship services. The Chancel Choir also presents special concert programs and benefits throughout the year. Membership is open to all who can carry a tune and are interested in serving the church through music. No formal training is required. Solo opportunities are available.  Choir practice is held 7:15 p.m. - 9 p.m. Thursdays and 9:15 a.m. Sundays.

Bell Choir

Contact: Cathrine Sidener or the Church Office

Our Bell Choir provides another type of musical experience at First Church. It presents special music in our worship services several times a year, including Christmas and Easter. Membership is open to anyone who reads music and is willing to participate in regular rehearsals and performances.  Bell choir practice session times have not yet been arranged.

Children’s Music 

Contact: Karla Lundin or the Church Office

At various times throughout the year, children prepare a song to share in worship. This includes singing, playing bells or chimes, or other instruments. All children are welcome to participate in the experience. Performances will be held throughout the year.