MUSIC MINISTRY AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

We encourage your participation in the music ministry at First Presbyterian.  With a wide range of musical opportunities, we hope you will find the place  that best allows you to share your gifts and grow in faith.  Our music ministry coordinator is Pam Burns.  She can be reached by clicking here.

Vocal Music - Children & Youth Choirs

Our three children and youth choirs meet simultaneously on Wednesday nights. Newcomers are accepted throughout the year.
Wednesdays: 6:15-7:00 pm
· Friendship Choir (K-2): Erin Torpey, director
· Kids of the Kingdom (3-6): Pam Burns, director
· Proclamation Choir (7-12): Shawn Neisen, director

Vocal Music - Adult

The Sanctuary Choir participates in worship nearly every Sunday during the program year. New members are welcomed throughout the year, and snowbirds are welcome to participate before they “fly away” for the winter! If you have questions or would like to join, please contact Shawn Neisen at [email protected].
Wednesdays: 7:30-9:00 pm
Sunday Warm-up from 9:30-10:15 am

Handbells

Genesis Ringers
Genesis, as the name implies, is for beginning and early advancing handbell ringers. The basics of music reading gained from piano lessons or participation in a school orchestra, band or vocal choir are helpful! Parents and students can enjoy this choir together. If you have questions, please contact Sally Harmon at [email protected].
Handbells for music readers, Wednesdays: 5:30-6:10 pm
Westminster Ringers
Our adult handbell choir is a group of people who love music and enjoy the fellowship and teamwork involved in producing beautiful handbell music together. If you can read music or have played handbells in the past and would like to join, please contact Jill Post at [email protected].
Adults, Wednesdays: 6:30 -7:30 pm

St. Andrews Brass Ensemble

Playing together in a small ensemble means working together, practicing our part on our own, and being aware of the other members of the group as we play. It's a satisfying experience to help enhance the worship service through music. If you have questions or would like to join, please contact Jill Post at [email protected].
Experienced adult players, Wednesdays: 5:30-6:30 pm

All Church Orchestra

This group includes players of a string, brass, woodwind, or percussion instrument. The orchestra plays periodically throughout the year. Whether you are learning to play your instrument or have set it aside for a number of years, you are welcome! If you have questions, please contact Jill Post at [email protected].
Grade 7 through adult, periodically

Pianists

Accompanists are encouraged to lend a hand (or two!) with our young choirs. Solos, quartets and duets can be included in worship occasionally for those interested. If you have talents in this area, please contact Pam Burns at [email protected].

Solos & Small Groups

We form small singing and instrumental ensembles throughout the year. If you have a musical talent and want to share it, we will provide a time for you to do so. Additionally, we can connect you with others for collaborative musical opportunities. If you have questions, please contact Pam Burns at [email protected].
Our All Church Orchestra will be featured in worship on Sunday, May 5th! We will also be inviting the Heather&Thistle Pipe Band to join us. All instrumentalists are welcome! If you would like to participate please contact Jill Post at [email protected].

Previous Concert Livestreams

Choir Anthems

Hymns