First Church Band

This all-church band draws its talents from all facets of the First Church congregation. It participates in the Holiday Concert, during the audience carol-sing rounding out the annual concert program. It is open to all instrumentalists in the church community who wish to make a joyful noise. Watch the church bulletin around October/November and monthly newsletter for scheduling of rehearsals for this seasonal ensemble.

Holiday Concert

A long-standing annual tradition at First Church , this Christmas concert program of holiday favorites brings the tunes of the season and the talents of many First Church Music Ministry ensembles together for an enjoyable afternoon of music and fellowship. In the 2009-10 season, A Cappella First, Chancel Choir, Decibells, First Schola, Folk Choir and the First Church Band will offer their musical talents in this one-hour program. The free concert is open to the public and will take place on Sunday December 6, 2009 at 3:30 PM in the Sanctuary. A free-will offering will be collected.

Men’s Choir

This choral ensemble performs on certain special occasions during the church year, and has been the long-standing choir for the Sunday worship service on Fathers’ Day. Generally first coming into session several weeks before participating in worship, it has been led over the years by choir member Matt Van Wagner and choir member and former Interim Director of Music Ken Heider. Concentrating on classical 4-part (TTBB) choral literature, it draws its members from all parts of the First Church congregation, and most recently achieved 3 generations of the same family participating in its Ministry.

Men’s Choir begins meeting for next season, on Tuesdays (starting on May 11, 2010 at 7:30 PM) and moves to a Thursday evening 7:30 PM schedule in June 2010.