Music and Worship Teams
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises. Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody. With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord. Psalm 98: 4-6
Music is central to the worship life of First Presbyterian Church. Music is chosen to support and reflect the sermon theme and texts of the Sunday morning services. First Presbyterian Church offers many opportunities for members and friends to become involved in music ministry.
CHANCEL CHOIR
The Chancel Choir is the service choir for traditional worship, September through May. Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:30 pm and Sunday mornings. If you are interested in auditioning, please get in touch with Derrick Parker.
WORSHIP TEAM
This team leads contemporary worship throughout the year. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 pm and Sunday mornings. If you are interested in auditioning, please get in touch with Derrick Parker.
HANDBELL CHOIR
A beginner to intermediate handbell choir, this group rings periodically, September through May. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7-8:30 pm.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
This choir is comprised of children from grades 1-6. They sing periodically in Sunday worship services and special services, November through April.
MEDIA & CAMERA TEAM
This volunteer ministry supports the worship services by running media and cameras (for the Livestream). If you have computer knowledge and are detailed oriented, please contact Derrick Parker.
THE ORGAN
In 1992, it was decided that the 80 plus year old ESTEY organ had reached the end of its service to the church. It would cost too much to rebuild it and bring it up to modern Tonal specifications. Under the guidance of Dr. John Ellis and Dr. Lee Garrett, Schantz Organ Company was selected as the builder for this 4 manual and 64 rank organ. The facade and case designed by Schantz architect Eric Gastier, contain pipes of polished Tin and Zinc. The main manual chests are sliders with electric "pull-downs". The instrument is multiplexed, has 99 levels of combination memory and full MIDI capabilities. Tonal finishing was under the direction of Burton Tidwell, Tonal Director and R. L. Husley, tonal associate.