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Music has a unique way of touching lives. The power and majesty of God, the loving and forgiving Savior, and the gentle and inspiring Holy Spirit are manifested in hymns and spiritual songs.
The Ministry of Music of First United Methodist Church offers opportunities for learning, outreach, spiritual growth, and worship leadership. Participating in a church choir is one way that musicians can serve their church. Using their God-given talent to lead in worship can be a means of sharing their faith. Approximately 250 children, youth, and adults are involved in the area of music. |
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ADULT CHOIR
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The Chancel Choir has as its primary responsibility musical leadership for the 11:00 Worship Service. It also provides leadership for seasonal services throughout the year and presents several services each year accompanied by orchestra. The choir sings a broad range of repertoire from gospel to classical. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday night at 7:00 pm.
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YOUTH CHOIR
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Comprised of singers in grades 7-12, this Choir rehearses weekly from August through May on Sunday afternoon from 5:00 - 6:00 and provides musical leadership several Sundays a month at the 8:30 Worship Service. It presents special programs at Christmas and in the late spring. The Choir takes an annual tour in May and sings in churches and retirement homes in various parts of the country.
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CHILDREN'S CHOIRS
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First United Methodist offers a graded choir program for children 3 years of age through grade 6. The children are taught basic musical concepts, play a variety of instruments, learn about the church and its worship and music, sing regularly in the morning worship services, and present special programs at Christmas and in the spring. Choirs for kindergarten through sixth grade rehearse on Wednesday afternoon immediately after school from August through April.
- ANTIPHONAL CHOIR - Grades 4, 5, and 6
- WESLEY CHOIR - Grades 2 and 3
- CELEBRATION CHOIR - Kindergarten and 1st grade.
- CAROL CHOIR - This choir for children who have attained their 4th birthday prior to Sept. 1 rehearses September through April on Tuesday from 2:00 - 3:00 pm. and participates in worship on a limited basis.
- THE LITTLEST ANGELS CHOIR - Children who have attained their 3rd birthday prior to September 1st of the previous year begin choir in late January. This introduction to choir is a six to eight week program that culminates with the children singing for their families on a Sunday afternoon.
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HANDBELL CHOIRS
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Beginning, Intermediate, and advanced ringing opportunities are offered for adults. Music reading skills are necessary for participation. The choirs rehearse from September through mid-May.
- GRACE RINGERS - Intermediate adult handbell choir with basic music reading skills. Rehearses Sundays @ 5:00 pm
- JUBILEE RINGERS - Advanced adult handbell choir rings three octaves and rehearses on Thursday afternoon.
- SANCTUARY HANDBELL CHOIR - Advanced, experienced handbell choir for adults rings five octaves and rehearses on Wednesday night.
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LITURGICAL ARTS
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Drama ROCKS!
Children in grades 2-6 may participate in this drama group on Wednesday afternoon. The group presents short skits and plays for various church activities.
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ORGAN
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The primary instrument for worship leadership is a Gabriel Kney two-manual mechanical action pipe organ. The organ, installed in 1991, has 39 stops and 41 ranks.
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