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First Presbyterian's Music Ministry seeks to provide opportunities for all ages to seek and
worship God through music. Choirs provide leadership for worship
services and provide participants with opportunities for service,
learning, and fun. Contact Tom George through the church office for information about any
of our music programs.
Children's Choirs
Cherub Choir is for children ages 3, 4, and 5 who are not yet in
school. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings from 5:15 - 5:45 PM. This choir, under the direction of Debby King, seeks to introduce
children to music through songs, games, crafts, and movement
activities. The children learn to worship and praise God through
singing, playing simple instruments, and dancing.
For
children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade, the Primary Choir
meets as part of the LOGOS program on Wednesday afternoons. The children begin to
learn and explore the various aspects of music through games and
other fun-filled activities. Primary Choir members prepare and present
anthems for worship services, sing in special programs throughout the
year, and serve as part of the chorus for the annual Children’s Choir
Musical presented in March.
Junior Choir is for children in grades 3-5. This choir meets as a
part of the LOGOS program on Wednesday afternoons. This choir is a continuation and
expansion of the Primary Choir. The Junior Choir presents anthems and
other service music as part of Worship Service on a regular basis. Preparation to lead in worship is one of our priorities; however, the
educational aspects so vital to the younger choirs are still continued
in the Junior Choir. Junior Choir members also serve as part of the
chorus for the annual Children’s Choir Musical presented in March.
Children’s Choir Musical is an opportunity for children in grades 3 -
5
to sing, act, dance, and take part in staging a musical! The musicals
are based on Biblical stories or themes and are presented as the program
for a Wednesday Night Supper in early March. Rehearsals are held from
January through March on Sunday afternoons from 3:00 - 5:00 PM.
Presbyterian Music Camp is held annually during one week in June,
Monday through Friday 9:30 AM -
12:30 PM. Children in grades K - 6 meet together for a week of learning,
singing, arts and crafts, and recreation. The children present a
closing program for parents and friends at noon on Friday, the week of
the camp. Participants do not have to be members of First Presbyterian.
Youth Choir
Youth Choir is for those in
grades 6-12 and meets on Sunday afternoons from 5:00 - 6:00 PM. This group prepares music for use in worship and provides musical
leadership for Youth Sunday. The choir also looks for service
opportunities and seeks to provide fellowship and spiritual development
for its members.
Adult Choirs
Adult Choir meets on
Wednesday evenings from 7:35 - 9:05 PM and provides leadership for the
11:00 AM Sunday worship service. This group also provides music for
special services throughout the year, and sometimes presents special
musical programs and cantatas.
Early Worship Choir meets
on Sunday mornings from 8:00 - 8:30 AM in the Sanctuary. This choir
provides musical leadership for the 8:45 AM worship service and
is involved in leading the congregation in singing hymns. It also
prepares anthems for frequent presentation throughout the year.
Adult Handbell Choir is
open to 11 ringers who read music fairly well. Rehearsals are usually
held on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 - 8:30 PM. This group prepares music
for worship services on a regular basis and sometimes plays in concerts
and for other special events.
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