Make a joyful noise unto the Lord… Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before his presence with singing. Psalm 100

First UMC has a tradition of excellence in music and is blessed to have many members who are talented, accomplished musicians. They share those talents every Sunday through the adult chancel choir and the Renew contemporary band, special instrumental and voice solos and ensembles, musicals and children’s choirs and handbells.

RENEW Band and Singers
A variety of musical instruments from the guitar to trumpet and drums are featured in the 9:00 a.m. Renew contemporary service. Jonathan Hooper, a well-known local educator and musician, leads the group. The group practices at 6 p.m. on Thursdays.

Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir, under the direction of Luke Austin, director of music, sings a variety of choral literature, ranging from classic to gospel and more.  The choir practices at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and sings at the 11:00 a.m.  Membership is also open to any adult.  The Chancel Choirs sings a variety of choral literature, which ranges from classical to gospel, and beyond. Child care, for rehearsal time, is available.

Resurrection Ringers Bell Choir
The Resurrection Ringers, directed by Angela Huffman, participate in worship once a month as well as for special performances at Christmas and Easter.  Anyone with an interest in learning to ring or those with ringing experience are welcome to participate.  This group is open to adults and youth and rehearses at 6:00 p.m.. on Wednesdays in the Sanctuary.

Children’s Choirs
Children’s Choirs are divided into choirs based on age. All Children’s Choirs meet at 5 P. M. in either the Choir Room or Kum Dubl Building adjacent to the Sanctuary.  These choirs sing in worship every 4 to 6 weeks. The children’s choirs combine for larger-scale presentations at Christmastime, attend the Chorister’s Guild Music Festival in February each year, and at the end of the school year. Children are introduced to hand chimes and rhythm instruments as part of their choir experience at all age levels.

Cherub
3 yrs. – K  Led by Linda Beach

Chanter
1st – 3rd grades led by Evelyn Velchoff

Caroler
4th-6th grades led by Arielle Sword

AWOMMA
A Week of Making Music and Art

Children’s Christmas Pageant