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Getting All the Balls

In the Air

 

Kenneth Martin

  

 

There are opportunities for every member of the congregation to be involved in worshiping and serving God through music.  Some require special skills or serve certain age groups, but others are more inclusive.  Look at this list and see where YOU AND YOUR FAMILY can fit into the music program at FPC:

 

• Sanctuary Choir – adults and older teens who lead the congregation in worship through a broad range of choral music; rehearses on Thursday evenings, 7:30-9:30; sings in worship most Sundays; prior music background is a plus, but not a requirement if you are willing to learn! directed by Dr. Kenneth Martin, Acting Director of Music; accompanist Dr. Donna Whited, Acting Organist and Chapel Choir Director
• Teen Choir – a “traditional” choir for youth; meets Thursday evenings, 7:00-8:00; will sing in worship as they are ready; no prior music training required; directed by Dr. Kenneth Martin, Acting Director of Music
• Encounter! – a contemporary praise team for youth and adults; meets Sunday evenings, 7:00-8:00, plus Saturday morning before leading worship; leads the Encounter! Service at 8:45 on the fourth Sunday of each month; opportunities for singers and instrumentalists (guitarists, percussion players, etc.); director position VACANT
• Chapel Choir – choir and music training for all children in grades two through five; meets Sunday afternoons, 4:30-5:30 (children and parents are encouraged to remain for snack supper at 5:30); the Chapel Choir sings in worship approximately once every four to six weeks; directed by Dr. Donna Whited, Acting Organist and Director of Chapel Choir, assisted by HeeJung Wescoat
• Carol Choir – choir and music training for all children age five through first grade; meets Sunday afternoons, 4:30-5:30 (children and parents are encouraged to remain for snack supper at 5:30); the Carol Choir sings in worship about four or five times a year; directed by Vanessa Mueller and Elizabeth Bowen
• Joyful Ringers – a handbell choir for experienced youth and adult ringers; meets Tuesday evenings, 7:15-8:30; plays in worship approximately once a month; directed by Dr. Kenneth Martin, Acting Director of Music
• Radiant Ringers – a handbell choir for beginning or less experienced youth and adult ringers; meets Monday evenings, 7:15-8:30; plays in worship about four or five times a year; directed by Karen Hammond
• Instrumental Ensemble – an orchestral ensemble for adults and youth who can play woodwind, brass, string, or percussion instruments at least at an “advanced beginner” level; meets Sunday evenings, approximately twice a month, 7:00-8:00 in the Fellowship Hall; plays in worship approximately once a month; there also will be opportunities for instrumental solos or small groups to help lead in worship; directed by Dr. Kenneth Martin, Acting Director of Music

 

But wait!  There is ONE MORE MUSICAL ORGANIZATION not listed above!  That is the congregation.  We do not rehearse our music in advance.  There are no special skill requirements.  There are no age parameters.  You just have to be a child of God with a voice that you are willing to raise in praise and worship.  The congregation is the least structured of all our music groups, but it is the foundation for everything else.

 

So, take your place.  It is time to lift our songs to God!