Youth Handchimes -
Practice makes perfect. Our young handchimers make a joyful noise unto the Lord
CHANCEL CHOIR
The choir serves as the primary vocal ensemble at FCC. The choir sings music of all styles and genres. The choir also prepares and presents the annual Christmas Cantata in the fall and a special concert in the Spring. Membership is open to anyone with a love and ability to sing. Reading music is not required. However, the ability to match pitch, and a love for making MUSIC for God is!
Handbell Choir
The handbell choir serves as the primary instrumental ensemble at FCC. They Ensemble performs throughout the year at worship and combines with the CHANCEL CHOIR in the spring for a special concert. No experience ringing necessary. Reading music is welcomed although not required for membership.
YOUTH CHORUS
This is the primary ensemble for youth in our congregation. All youth grades 1-8 are welcome to join this great group.
CANTARE!
FCC's newest ensemble, comprised of all of our hired music personnel, primarily sings early
acappella music written for chamber choirs. Cantare! performs in worship throughout the year and in special events. Membership is open to all hired music personnel, scholarship singers, and more advanced volunteers
FIRST CHRISTIAN MUSIC DEPARTMENT PRESENTS
CONCERT SERIES Season 1 2010-2011 Spring Announcement
Sing Praise! Alleluia!
: 2nd Annual Choral Scholarship Benefit Concert
CHANCEL CHOIR and soloists
The choral scholarship singers and choir will present an incredible evening of music. The program will feature an eclectic mix of music arranged for choir and instrumental obbligato, vocal solos and more. The featured selection is Mark Hayes' daunting choral arrangement of the shaker tune Simple Gifts. Also on the program is Victor C. Johnson's arrangement of the popular spiritual, Keep Your Lamps and Brian Lewis' stunningly beautiful setting of the standard mass text, Benedictus. There is no charge for admission. However, all contributions received will benefit the choral scholarship program.
Saturday, May 14, 2011 7pm
*All events take place in the FCC sanctuary and have free admission unless otherwise noted.
Rehearsal Schedule
Chancel Choir- W 7:00pm-9:00pm (Music Room & Sanctuary)
Hand Bell Ensemble- M 7:00pm-8:30pm (Hand Bell Rehearsal Room*)
Cantare!- TBA
Youth Chorus- TBA
Questions? Interested in Joining?
Contact Justin West at
jjwest2@my.lamar.edu
*located next to music room