Music Ministry

Music provides a common language to communicate the joy and hope of the Christian life. The Music Ministry gives everyone from the three-year-old to the ninety-plus-year-old an opportunity to glorify God in worship, serve God through the community, and be on mission in the name of Christ around the world.

Each age division of the Music Ministry seeks to call out the best spiritual, personal, and musical resources from its participants. Though there is an unapologetic pursuit of excellence, a high priority is given to the nurture and encouragement of Christian growth and service.

 

 

Children

Preschool and children’s choirs at First Baptist begin at age three and continue through the fifth grade. Participation in the choirs affords the children a place to develop self-expression, leadership qualities, self-discipline, as well as exposure to musical and spiritual concepts. Choirs meet by age levels on Wednesday evenings, except during the summer months. Click here for age group descriptions and their schedules for the year.

 

M&M's	Age 3 by October 1	Wednesdays	6:00 p.m.
Angels 4	Age 4 by October 1	Wednesdays	6:00 p.m.
Angels 5	Age 5/K	Wednesdays	6:00 p.m.
Music Makers	Grades 1 & 2	Wednesdays	6:00 p.m.
Carol Choir	Grades 3-5	Wednesdays	6:00 p.m.

 

 

 

Youth

New Song Youth I choir, grades 6 and 7, meets on Wednesday evenings except during the summer months. OneVoice Youth II choir, grades 8-12, meets on Sunday evenings except during the summer. New members are welcomed and encouraged in the two youth choirs. First Edition is the auditioned youth choral ensemble gleaned from students in OneVoice. Auditions are held for First Edition each fall.

New Song	Grades 6-7	Wednesdays	6:45 p.m.
OneVoice	Grades 8-12	Sundays	4:45 p.m.
First Edition	Grades 8-12	Sundays	4:00 p.m.

 

 

 Handbells

FirstRingers, the adult handbell choir, meets on Tuesday evenings. The choir has been honored to perform at the White House and the Governor’s Mansion and has presented concerts and led workshops in Cloppenberg and Amberg, Germany.

Youth handbells meet on Wednesday evenings, except during the summer.

Youth Bells		Wednesdays	6:00 p.m.
FirstRingers Adult Bells		Tuesdays	6:00 p.m.

 

 

 

Adults

Our adult choir and JoySingers (senior adults) provide inspirational
and dynamic music for the worship services. Seasonal services
during Advent and the spring are punctuated with stirring music
and concerts, frequently accompanied by orchestra and
instrumental ensembles.

 

Church Choir		Wednesdays	7:15 p.m.
JoySingers	Senior Adults	Thursdays (except during the summer)	2:00 p.m.

 

 

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