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.

"I believe music has the power to change lives."

    ~ the people of the United Methodist Church

Chancel Choir

Contact: Clyde Kidd
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 arraigned.

Children’s Music

At 9:15 each Sunday morning, children, preschool through 6th grade, are invited to Children and the Arts — a program focusing on music.  Each child will have a hands-on experience with instruments — pianos, ukeleles, recorders — and will participate in vocal music, rhythm and music concepts.  Instruments are available for everyone to use, and there are many qualified teachers of music.  At 10 a.m., children receive a healthy snack.  The program is not limited to children who regularly attend this church, but to all children who are interested.
 
Performances will be held throughout the year.