MUSIC MINISTRY AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

Music Plays a central role in worship and spiritual life here at First Presbyterian! The music ministry begins with the congregation, a community of faith singing the church's story.
Our musical leaders and ensembles are an extension of the congregational voice, enhancing our worship every week. 
Our music ministry coordinator is Pam Andrist-Burns. 
She can be reached by clicking here.
Participants in the music ministry have an opportunity to:
  • Deepen their faith
  • Connect with others 
  • Practice stewardship by sharing time and talent 
  • Serve through engagement with the community. 

Choral Music

Children & Youth Choirs

Our three children’s and youth choirs rehearse Wednesday evenings! Consistent attendance is important, but new members are welcomed throughout the year.
Wednesdays: 6:15-7:00 pm

Adult Choir

The Sanctuary Choir rehearses weekly and participates in worship about three times a month. Consistent attendance is important, but there is built in flexibility for travelers and others who are only able to sing part of the time. New members are welcomed throughout the year! If you have questions or would like to join, please contact director, Bryan Poyzer at [email protected].
  • Wednesdays: 7:30pm-9:00pm
  • Warm-up/Rehearsal for scheduled Sundays will be announced. 

Handbells

Genesis Ringers

Genesis is an ensemble for beginning and advancing handbell ringers. Basic music reading skills (such as those gained from piano lessons or school orchestra, band, or choir) are a prerequisite. Parents and students can enjoy this choir together. If you have questions, please contact Sally Harmon at [email protected].
  • Wednesdays: 5:30-6:10 pm

Westminster Ringers

Our adult handbell choir consists of experienced ringers who love music and enjoy the teamwork of producing beautiful handbell music together. Our mission is to enhance the worship service with music while sharing fellowship with each other. If you have questions or are interested in joining or being a substitute, please contact Jill Post at [email protected].
  • Wednesdays: 6:30-7:30 pm

Instrumental Music

St. Andrews Brass Ensemble

The brass ensemble is composed of experienced adult players who find camaraderie and satisfaction in rehearsing weekly and sharing their gifts of music with the congregation in worship. If you have questions or are interested in joining, please contact Jill Post at [email protected].
  • Wednesdays: 5:30-6:30 pm

All Church Orchestra

String, woodwind, brass, and percussion players are welcome to join our All- Church Orchestra. This group is for instrumentalists who are 7th graders through adults who want to share their talents with the congregation during worship several times a year. If you are interested and have not played with this ensemble before, please contact Jill Post at [email protected].

Second Sunday Band

The Second Sunday Band is a team of instrumentalists and singers that help to lead contemporary music in worship several times a year. If you enjoy this genre and would like to sing or play with the group, please contact Pam Andrist-Burns at [email protected].

Pianists

Piano solos, duets, and quartets are occasionally included in worship. In addition, experienced accompanists are needed on a regular basis, especially for our younger choirs! If you have piano skills and would enjoy sharing them, whether occasionally or regularly, we need you!
Please contact Pam Andrist-Burns at [email protected].

Solos & Small Ensembles

There are occasional opportunities for vocal and instrumental solo and small ensemble performers Whether you have a preference for collaborative musical opportunities or solo performance, we are interested in knowing if you would like to share your musical talent!
Please reach out to Pam Andrist-Burns at [email protected].

Previous Concert Livestreams

Choir Anthems

Hymns