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Music Ministries |
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The music
ministries at First Presbyterian Church offer everyone who is
interested opportunities to praise God through music. Our mission
is to:
- Glorify and worship God through His gift of music
- Be an avenue by which the Holy Spirit speaks to the church
through text and melody
- Provide opportunities for service, ministry, education, gift
discovery and fellowship
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Chancel
Choir
The Chancel Choir is a mixed-voice adult
choir that leads the 8:30 a.m. worship service. The traditional
repertoire is drawn from many backgrounds including Renaissance,
Baroque and Classical literature. Music from various ethnic
backgrounds and of contemporary composers is done as well.
Who can join?
Any adult, including high school and college students, who has the gift of singing
and loves to share it may join the Chancel Choir. |
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Chancel Choir participates in worship during the traditional 8:30
a.m. service. |
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When?
Practices are held Wednesday evening from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Leads worship at the 8:30 a.m. service.
How to get involved?
Contact Phil Enge by email or
call (309) 452-4459, x202. |
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Road
Less Traveled Choir (RLT)
RLT leads the 11:00 a.m. worship service
and sings contemporary anthems accompanied by piano, synthesizer,
drums and guitar. Not
only does the choir present special anthems, cantatas and other
music, it also leads the congregation in the singing of songs
and responses and other acts of worship. Fellowship among choir
members is a bonus.
Who can join?
Adults and college and high school students are always welcomed and encouraged
to participate. |
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The Road Less Traveled Choir sings contemporary
anthems during the 11:00 a.m. service. |
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When?
Practices are held Monday evenings from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Leads worship at the 11:00 a.m. service.
How to get involved?
Contact Diana Blair by email or
call (309) 663-4686.
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GIRL
Choir (God's Inspirational Righteous Love)
Girls
in 6th grade through senior year in high school will have
the opportunity to sing in a newly-organized girl's choir.
Rehearsals will be on Wednesdays, 5:15-6:00 p.m. For more information, contact Barb Lemmon
at 662-0400. |
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ONE Children's Choir
Who can join?
Children, first through
fifth grade.
When?
Rehearsal are held Monday evenings from 6:25-7:00 p.m.
How to get involved?
Contact Phil Enge by email or
call (309) 452-4459, x202. |
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Adult
Handbell Choir
With four octaves of handbells available,
there is plenty of opportunity for participation by everyone.
This handbell group participates in worship about three
times in the fall and three times in the spring, as well
as at Christmas and Easter time.
Who can join?
Any adults. No prior handbell experience is necessary.
When?
Practices are held Tuesday evening from 7:00-7:45 p.m.
How to get involved?
Contact Phil Enge by email or
call (309) 452-4459, x202. |
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Handbells is another opportunity for youth to participate in worship. |
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Youth Handbell Choir
Who can join?
Youth in sixth through twelfth grade may join this handbell choir. No experience is
necessary.
When?
Practice is held on Wednesday from 5:30-6:00 p.m.
How to get involved?
Contact Phil Enge by email or
call (309) 452-4459, x202. |
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Chime Choir
Who can join?
Children in grades 3rd-5th grades. No experience is necessary.
When?
Practice is held Mondays from 7:00-7:30 p.m.
How to get involved?
Contact Phil Enge by email or
call (309) 452-4459, x202. |
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Instrumentalists
Occasionally instrumentalists share
their gifts by either sharing a solo, being in an ensemble
or accompanying an anthem.
Who can join?
Anyone who plays any kind of instrument, brass, woodwind, string, piano,
percussion.
When?
As needed.
How to get involved?
Contact Phil Enge by email or
call (309) 452-4459, x202. |
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