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We here at First Church are blessed with a strong tradition of music ministry both in Sunday worship and in special concerts and events throughout the year. Ours is a graded program, with participation from early primary years through octogenarians and beyond. We walk a blended path of praise, with music ranging from classical to contemporary. We hope that you will take a moment to read about the groups here at our church and maybe even consider joining one that appeals to you. Also noted are events offered in the coming year. We are grateful for your support of Music Ministry at First Presbyterian through your prayers and participation. |
Soli Deo Gloria Concert Series 2007 - 2008
Saturday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m.: RESCUE. Tickets required: Suggested donation $10. (A love-offering will also be received).
Sunday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m.: Carols and Lullabies: A Christmas Vespers Service. A free-will offering be will received. No tickets required!
Sunday, Feb. 10, 4 p.m.: Florestan Trio - Janet Guggenheim, piano, Carol Sindell, violin, and Hamilton Cheifetz, cello. Tickets required: Suggested donation $10. (A free-will offering will also be taken).
Saturday, Mar. 1, 7 p.m.: Bells of the Cascades. A free-will offering be will received. Tickets required: Adults $10, Family $25, group discount available.
Sunday, May 18, 4 p.m.: The Total Experience Gospel Choir. Tickets required: Suggested donation $10. (A free-will offering will also be taken).
For more info, see our Concerts page.
Chancel Choir
| The Chancel Choir is open to any adult and college age singers who can match pitch and follow a line of music. It is directed by Director of Music Ministries Jim Regin. The Chancel Choir meets regularly on Thursday evenings from September through May. Rehearsals are from 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. most weeks, with extensions occurring before Christmas and Easter to accommodate preparation for concerts and special services. The choir sings each Sunday in worship as well as participating in two concerts per year which typically feature a major work with orchestra. The annual retreat in the fall is a good time of fellowship and music making. |
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Youth Chorale
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The Youth Chorale is open to any interested singer in the 7th-12th grade and is led by Director of Music Ministries Jim Regin. Youth Chorale rehearses every Sunday evening during the school year from 4 to 5:30 p.m just before Mid-High Youth Fellowship time. The Chorale sings for Sunday worship each week, alternating services with the Chancel Choir. In addition to weekly worship, the Youth Chorale also participates in an annual Mission Through Music tour. The tour happens during spring break, and past destinations have included California, central and coastal Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Tour is a wonderful time of fellowship and growth, both musically and personally.
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Canterbury Bell Choir
The Canterbury Bell Choir rehearses weekly (Thursdays from 5:30 - 7 p.m.). The ensemble plays approximately once a month in worship as well as for special concerts and services throughout the year. The choir is made up of youth and adults, and plays on a full five octave set of Schulmerich English handbells. They are under the direction of Jim Regin.
Seraphim Choir
The Seraphim Choir is made up of children grades 4 - 6, rehearses Wednesday from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. under the direction of Jim Regin, and sings approximately once a month in worship as well as in the Christmas Pageant and special concerts and services throughout the year.
Cherub Choir
| The Cherub Choir is made up of children grades K - 3 and rehearses weekly during the 8:30 a.m. Sunday service after the Children's Sermon. They sing regularly in worship and perform annually in the Christmas Pageant. They are under the direction of Shelley Heller. |
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Alabanza Praise Ensemble
This contemporary ensemble consists of keyboards, drums, guitar, bass and singers. They lead praise singing before and during worship as well as providing special music offerings.
Our 1968 Möller pedal organ has 3 Manuals and 36 Ranks, a total of 2,063 pipes. See more about our organ.