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 Music is an important element of worship and service at First Baptist Church.  As musicians, we desire to glorify God by leading his people in worship, develop relationships through fellowship with one another, and grow in our musicality.  The music program at First Baptist includes the Sanctuary Choir, Chancel Bells, Youth Choir, and Sacred Strings, but we are blessed to have many individuals and small groups contributing as well.

 

ContactIf you are interested in learning a little more about music at First Baptist, please do not hesitate to contact Nathan LeMahieu.  His contact information can be found on his personal website.

 

 

SANCTUARY CHOIR

Description:  The Sanctuary Choir is currently a group of approximately 25-30 singers, teenage on up.  The choir sings nearly every Sunday morning during the school year as well as several times in the summer.  
Director:  Nathan LeMahieu
Rehearsals:  7-8:30PM Wednesdays, 9:30AM Sundays
    
Upcoming Dates:       
   
September 1 (Wednesday): Rehearsal/Dessert Party
                         When:  7-9PM
                         Where: Greg & Ilene's
                         Food and Drink list: 
                                              Apple Pie (MLE)
                                              Brownies (FGC)
                                              Cake (NLM)
                                              Fruit, cookies, lemonade (G&IS)
      
September 5:  B. Diman: two solos
   
September 12:  First Sunday with choir (in sanctuary)
  
November 25 (Wednesday) : No choir rehearsal
   
December 22 (Wedesday): No choir rehearsal
   
December 26:  No choir this morning
   
December 29 (Wednesday): No choir rehearsal
   
January 9 or 16: J. Sarikoki, guest musician
  
  
CHANCEL BELLS
Description:  The Chancel Bells is currently a group of 12 ringers, teenage on up.  We usually play once each month for Sunday worship as a whole group, but feature many solos, duets, and smaller ensemble performances as well.
Director:  John Hyndman
Rehearsals:  5:45-6:45PM Wednesdays, 9:15AM Sundays when playing
  
Upcoming Dates:
Rehearsals begin September 1

 
               
SACRED STRINGS
Conductors:  Heather Hempel and Dan Stallings
Executive Director:  Pat Larson
  
Upcoming Dates:
Gratitude Night:  Violin Trio
    
  
YOUTH CHOIR
Description: 
This small ensemble is intended for all young people in the church.  Currently, ages range from 7-14.
Rehearsals: 6-6:40PM on Wednesdays in the Sanctuary
  
Upcoming Dates:  
Youth choir does NOT begin on September 1.  Stay tuned for more info.

  
 
    
                                             EXTENDED POSTLUDES ON THE HAMMOND ELEGANTE
Upcoming Dates:
September 19 (tentative)
         
Past Dates:   
Feb 14: Music for Valentine's Day 
Dec 20: Music of Christmas
Sept 27:  Music from the Sound of Music  
June 21:  Music of the Gaithers
May 24:  Music of Stephen Foster 
May 10:  Music of Thomas Dorsey
  
    
Thinking Theologically Through Church Music
The series of articles from the 2009 Tower Tidings can be found here.
    
Bible Studies
Study summaries from choir rehearsals can be found here.

 


 
Last Updated on Monday, 30 August 2010 10:34