Music at First Presbyterian Church
There are opportunities for folks of all ages and interest to serve Christ in music at First Presbyterian Church. I encourage you to browse through the following listing of opportunities to serve at First Presbyterian. If you see an area of interest for you, please come and check us out. We would love to welcome you into the music ministry of First Presbyterian Church! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Larry D. Dodd
Director of Music Ministries
Office Phone: (423) 926-5108 Ext. 202
| Agape Choir |
First and Second Grade |
Wednesday - 6:30 pm
Children's Ministry Area
Music Room |
The Agape Choir is made up of our first and second grade children. This group is led by Brownwen Ashburn. This group provides music for our 9:00 and 11:00 am worship services, and participates in worship approximately once every six weeks (September through May). This group also participates in the children's musicals produced throughout the church year.
Celebration
Ringers |
Children - Adult |
Monday - 7:00 pm
Handbell Rehearsal Room |
The Celebration Ringers is a three-octave handbell choir ringing a variety of music styles, difficulties, and techniques. This group is a multi-generational group, and our rehearsals are held in the handbell room (basement area next to the Director of Student Ministries office). This choir provides music leadership at the 11:00 am traditional worship service. This group participates in worship approximately once a month (September through July). Music reading skills are helpful for participants of this group. We are also always looking for substitute ringers for this group. Contact our director, Larry Dodd for more information about this group.
| Chancel Choir |
Youth - Adult |
Wednesday - 7:30 pm
Choir Rehearsal Room |
The Chancel Choir provides weekly music leadership for our 11:00 am Traditional Worship Service. This group, under the direction of Larry Dodd is comprised of youth through adult age participants. This group sings a variety of musical styles from the classics to more contemporary pieces. This group also provides special seasonal works throughout the liturgical year. Auditions and music reading skills are not necessary to participate in this group.
| Cherub Choir |
Preschool - Kindergarten |
Wednesday - 6:30 pm
Children's Ministry Area
Factory Space |
The cherub choir is made up of our preschool through kindergarten age children. This group participates in the 9:00 am and 11:00 am worship services approximately three to four times a year (September - May). This group is under the leadership of Jill Lewis, our Director of Children's Ministries. This group also participates in the children's musicals produced throughout the church year.
Contemporary
Praise Team |
Youth - Adult |
Sunday - 8:00 am
Worship Center |
The contemporary praise team provides weekly music leadership for our 9:00 am Contemporary Worship Service. This group is under the leadership of Lanny Bodkins. The contemporary praise team brings to our worship experience the best of contemporary music. Contact Lanny to become a part of this exciting ministry of our church.
| Jubilate Singers |
Third - Fifth Grades |
Wednesday - 6:30 pm
Children's Ministry Area
Drama Room |
The jubilate singers is our choir for children in grades three through five. This group is under the leadership of Larry Dodd, and participates in the 9:00 and 11:00 am worship services approximately once a month (September through May). This group sings a variety of styles of music and utilizes Orrf instruments as well as handchimes to enhance their musical offering. Music reading skills are not necessary to participate in this group.
| Men's Chorus |
Youth - Adult |
1st & 3rd Wednesdays - 8:45 pm
Choir Rehearsal Room |
This group provides musical leadership through varying styles of music ranging from the classics to gospel. Rehearsals are offered in relationship with the Chancel Choir rehearsals on select Wednesday evenings throughout the month, and this group will provide musical leadership during our 11:00 am and 5:00 pm worship services, as well as for special events.
Sounds of Praise
Instrumental
Ensemble |
Children - Adult |
1st, 3rd Sundays-4:00
Choir Rehearsal Room |
This group provides musical leadership approximately once a month for our worship services, as well as for special services and events. This group meets from August through May of each year. Contact Larry Dodd for more information or to discuss this opportunity in more detail.
| Summer Choir |
Youth - Adult |
Sundays in July - 10:00 am
Choir Rehearsal Room |
The Summer Choir provides weekly music leadership for our 11:00 am Traditional Worship Service during the month of July. This group, under the direction of Larry Dodd is comprised of youth through adult age participants. This group sings a variety of musical styles from the classics to more contemporary pieces. Auditions and music reading skills are not necessary to participate in this group.
| Youth Praise Team |
Middle School - High School |
Wednesday 5:30 pm
Student Ministry Area |
The Youth Praise Team provides leadership for the Youth Worship Services held on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm. This group is led by Abe Bodkins, and you may contact him by calling the church office for more information about being a part of this exciting group!
| Women's Chorus |
Youth - Adult |
2nd & 4th Wednesdays - 8:45 pm
Choir Rehearsal Room |
And what music ministry would be complete without a Ladies Ensemble? provides musical leadership through varying styles of music. Rehearsals are offered in relationship with the Chancel Choir rehearsals on select Wednesday evenings throughout the month, and this group will provide musical leadership during our 11:00 am and 5:00 pm worship services, as well as for special events.
