Music
The focus of our Music Ministries at First Presbyterian Church is to offer the best worship experience possible. We help those who have musical gifts to share their talents with the congregation in all three of our worship services. Using diverse musical styles with both voices and instruments, we seek to praise God “from whom all blessings flow.”
If you feel a desire to express your faith through music, we invite you to join us at whatever level of commitment you are prepared to make. Please contact Jill Post, Interim Director of Music, with any questions about the Music Ministries here at First Presbyterian. (293-6311 ext 18)
Opportunities in Music Ministry
Jazz Worship Service: Continuing strong in an alternative worship style
Saturday Jazz Worship at First Presbyterian Church blends the strength of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the unique American idiom of jazz in an informal and welcoming atmosphere. People are urged to “come as you are”, churched or unchurched, dressy or casual, spiritual or searching. In this coffee-house setting you’ll hear the amazing music of the Dave Ferreira Jazz Trio including Bill Law on bass, Jim Knudson on drums, and of course, Dave himself on piano. This 45 minute service, while maintaining the integrity of the Gospel, might be what you or your friends or family are looking for: a sense of community worshiping God in an authentic new way.
Sanctuary Choir (Adults) 
Sanctuary Choir
This group rehearses each Wednesday from 7:00 until 8:30 PM. We participate in most of the 11:00 worship services. Because we also rehearse on Sunday mornings at 10:00 , people who can’t attend the Wednesday evening rehearsals can also be involved. Once a month or so we have treats and fellowship during the last 15 minutes of choir rehearsal. Come and join us as your schedule allows!
Children’s Choirs
Our three children’s choirs meet simultaneously on Wednesday nights from 6:15-7:00 PM. They are directed by talented and committed musicians who love children as much as they love music. The Friendship Choir is directed by Andrea Smith and is for children Kindergarten through 2nd grade . The Kids of the Kingdom Choir is directed by Pam Burns and incorporates 3rd graders through 6th graders . And Shelley Zietz directs the Proclamation Choir for 7th through 12th graders . Each choir will sing at 6-8 worship services a year, usually the early one.
Handbell Choirs
We now have three handbell choirs: Jubilate, the children’s handbell choir, is for 3rd graders through 6th grade, meets at 5:45 PM every Wednesday evening, and is directed by Mary Beth Berg. The Westminster Ringers meet from 5:45 until 6:45 PM every Monday evening. This choir is comprised of adults and college students and is directed by Jill Post. Our brand new Youth Handbell choir will be meeting on Sunday evenings at 7:00 PM. We have room for more members in this choir, also directed by Jill Post. All three choirs will always welcome new members and do our best to help new people feel at home.
Brass Ensemble
This group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 5:30 and plays around once a month. Intermediate or advanced players in high school and older are most welcome to join us. Please contact Jill Post or any other member of the brass group for more information.
String Ensemble
Our string ensemble meets at noon on Sundays for several weeks prior to a scheduled service. They will participate in worship 5-6 times during the school year. This group is open to high school and older. See Jill Post or Mary Beth Berg to inquire about this group.
Jazz Choir
This is an intergenerational “pick up” choir that will perform an upbeat anthem with the band at the Jazz service usually on the third or the fourth Saturday of the month. If you would like to be on the email reminder list please see Jill Post. You will get an email a week or so before the Jazz Choir is scheduled to sing at that service. All ages are invited to come and rehearse at 4:30 PM for the 5:30 service.
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