Music

 

 

 The Choir School of First Presbyterian Church is affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music in America (RSCMA) and gives children and adults unique experience in the English Cathedral Tradition.  In addition to weekly worship leadership, the choir has made recordings and meets up with other RSCM choirs in our region. The Choir School has given performances in Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Kentuckyand the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. The Choir School meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school.   See the Choir School 2011 - 2012 schedule.

 

Listen to a performance by the First Pres Choir on December 4th, 2011:

 

The First Kids Choir and Bells play in worship on the first Sunday of the month.  Through music education and teamwork, the handbells and choir lead the congregation in joyful praise and celebration.  We also have an Adult hand bell choir.  We have four octaves of Malmark hand bells, and three octaves of Malmark Chimes.

 

 

 

 A Handbell perfomance at First Pres on Christmas Eve, December 24th, 2011   

 

The Flute Choir brings together flautists of every age and ability in an ensemble that leads the worship of God's people. From celebratory sounds to reflective melodies, the Flute Choir adds to worship.

A performance by the First Pres Flute Choir on Christmas Eve, December 24th, 2011  

 

The Tower Choir is the music activity for our youngest members. During a 45-minute class on Tuesday afternoons in First Friends we move, learn the basics of music, and learn simple songs to sing in church. The Tower Choir sings in Worship once a month, normally on the second Sunday.

Listen to a performance by the First Pres Tower Choir on December 11th, 2011:

 

"First Kids" is our Thursday after-school program that meets throughout the school year,  Beginning at 3:30 p.m., grades 2-8 join together to support one another on the journey of faith.  Through education, creative arts, and music, "First Kids" is a partnership of discovery.  The day concludes with a shared meal at 5:45 p.m.  All “First Kids” sing and play handbells, and help to lead worship musically on the first Sunday of the month.

 Fisk Organ  The musical centerpiece of sanctuary worship is the C. B. Fisk pipe organ, Op. 98. 

For more information on the Royal School of Church Music in America, visit their website:  http://rscmamerica.org/.