Music Opportunities

At First Presbyterian Church, there are various ways to express praise, worship, and thanksgiving through musical gifts! Our music ministries are non-auditioned, and open to all who have interest. These ministries help worshipers to feel a greater sense of God's presence with them through artistic expression, and worship leadership. Come and see what First Presbyterian Church has to offer in the music arts!

Chancel Choir

Chancel Choir is a music-reading, four-part mixed chorus that sings weekly anthems, service music, congregational hymnody, etc at the 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning Traditional Service. They are accompanied by the wonderful Ruth Moore! They sing a variety of a genres, and are open to all singers aged 9th grade to adult. The choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. every Wednesday night in the downstairs choir room under the Sanctuary.

Praise Band

Praise Band is a chord-reading, high-energy, contemporary worship team consisiting of guitars, drums, keyboards, singers, etc. that leads weekly worship at the 11:00 a.m. Sunday morning Contemporary Service. They are also open to all singers and instrumentalists aged 9th grade to adult. The praise band rehearses at 8:00 p.m. every Wednesday night (immediately following Chancel Choir) in the upstairs Sanctuary. 

Bell Choir

Bell Choir is a wonderfully fun, music-reading, five-octave English handbell and tonechime chamber ensemble! Ringers play on the second Sunday of each month at the 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning Traditional Service. Bell choir is open to anyone aged 9th grade to adult who has music-reading experience. Ringers may also have opportunities to play in trios, quartets, etc. if they so choose.

Other Opportunities

First Presbyterian Church often sees various solo and small group additions to Sunday morning worship. Anyone who sings or plays any instrument is encouraged to consider using their God-given talent in worship. Contact Elliott for more information. 

How Do I Get Involved?

Chancel Choir, Praise Band, and Bell Choir are all non-auditioned groups, so all who have interest and a passion for music in worship are welcome! Please contact the Music Director, or contact the church office at (308) 382-0930 for more information first so that music/robes/etc. can be prepared for you.