There’s a Place for You
Worshiping the Lord with Music
The music program at First Church is an integral part of the worship life of the congregation. It seeks to express the love and glory of God and enhance the worship experience through inspiring and artistic expressions of praise.
In keeping with the rich tradition and heritage of musical excellence, the music program endeavors to offer learning opportunities for all its participants.
It also makes a special contribution to the cultural life of the greater Germantown community and, in so doing, strives to enrich the lives of those it touches and to gather into the congregation those who believe in and work to advance the message of God’s redeeming love.
There is a place in First Church’s music program for anyone who wishes to learn, grow, serve and praise God in song. Come make a joyful noise unto the Lord!
Read More about our Choirs & Musical Groups
The Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir is open to all adults and teenagers. We rehearse Sunday before worship at 8:45 am and again after worship at 11:30 am. Each section is lead by a professional staff singer. It=s never too late in the church year to join this choir! A formal audition in not required but please speak to David Daugherty.
The Oratorio Choir
The Oratorio Choir is open to church members as well as people from the community. We are blessed to be able to offer two concerts each year with instrumentation.
The Oratorio Choir's March 14th concert will feature the works of British composer John Rutter. This will be a combined concert with Keystone State Boychoir and should prove to be a very exciting concert! The first rehearsal will be Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 7:30PM in the Music Room. The Oratorio choir is growing and expanding it's season, new singers are always welcome, a formal audition is not required but please speak to David Daugherty.
Voices in Bronze
Voices in Bronze is an adult handbell choir of eleven members. We rehearse Thursday at 7:30 pm and participate in worship monthly. At the present time we have openings for two ringers, contact David Daugherty if you think you could help out.
Instrumentalists that would like to share their musical talent contact David Daugherty.
Upcoming Choir Concerts
The Chancel and Oratorio Choirs will present a Pops Concert, Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 3PM. This concert will feature music from the 1940's, Broadway Musicals, and songs that became popular during the 60's and 70's. This program will be a fund raiser sponsored by the Music and Worship Committee along with the Chancel and Oratorio choirs. All donations will go to The First Presbyterian Church in Germantown general operating budget. Anyone interested in singing for this concert contact David Daugherty.
Join Us!
As you can see, if you would like to share your musical talent, there is a place for you where you will be accepted, nurtured and enjoy learning and presenting music for worship and First Church's concert series!
Call or email David Daugherty in the office during the week for questions about your participation.