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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 2008 - 2009
Supported by the Friends of Music at First Pres., this concert series brings great artists to Salem to give a concert in our magnificent Colonial-style sanctuary. It is a communal endeavor involving musicians, listeners, and financial supporters, each of whom worship with their involvement. These concerts provide a chance to invite friends to church in a low-pressure atmosphere and enjoy great sacred and secular music. You may start to pick up tickets 3 - 4 weeks before the performances in the church's main office. See the church newsletter, the calendar below, and posters around the church for upcoming events.
Sunday, October 26, 4 PM: Antonia & Stanford Felix, vocalists. Tickets required: Suggested donation $10.
DATE CHANGE: Sunday, January 11, 8:30 & 11 AM: Mozart's "Coronation" Mass sung by First Prebyterian Church Chancel Choir with orchestra. Free! No tickets required!
(This concert was previously scheduled for December 21.)Sunday, February 22, 4 PM: John Doan, harp guitar. Tickets required: Suggested donation $10.
Friday, February 27, 7:30 PM: Corban College Hymn Sing. Free! No tickets required!
DATE CHANGE: Sunday, March 22, 9:45 AM: First Presbyterian Church Youth Chorale Tour Home Concert. Free! No tickets required!
(This concert was previously scheduled for Wednesday, March 25 at 7 PM.)
For more info, see our Concerts page.
Adult Chancel Choir
| A 40-voice group open to adult and college-age singers, which sings each week in the 11 AM service September thorugh May, directed by Director of Music Ministries Jim Regin. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings from 7 - 8:30 PM downstairs in the choir room. They sing a major work each year during the Christmas season. This year they sang the magnificent Mozart "Coronation Mass" with orchestra in both the 8:30 and 11 AM services! |
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Youth Chorale
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A 15-voice group with youth from 6th to 12th graders, led by Director of Music Ministries Jim Regin, tours with a musical drama annually around the Northwest and Canada. The Chorale sings each Sunday (except the last Sunday of each month) September through May in the 8:30 AM service. Rehearsals are on Sundays, 3 - 4:30 PM, in the choir room right after Youth Group. |
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.