The Choir of the First Presbyterian Church in Germantown sings weekly every Sunday from September through May, leading congregational hymn singing and offering anthems from multiple sacred traditions including classical choral music, choral spirituals, gospel, and music of other global traditions. This ensemble comprises volunteers and professional section leaders and is open to anyone who loves to sing. The Choir rehearses Thursday evenings at 7:15PM in the choir room and then meets to warm up Sundays at 8:45AM in the sanctuary.
The Oratorio Choir is a community ensemble that performs major works of choral music with professional orchestra twice per year, including an annual performance of Handel’s Messiah. Other works performed in the last few years include Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass, Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy, and Brahms’ Requiem. This choir welcomes singers from the broader Philadelphia community and is open to all.