Music Ministry

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ADULT ENSEMBLES

If you would like more information regarding any of the choirs below, please contact Mark Gourley, Director of Music, 910.483.0121 or email MusicDirector@firstprez.com.

Chancel Choir

(Wednesday, 6:15 pm)

This is the main choir of the Music Ministry as they sing in worship every Sunday at the 10:55 a.m. Service or Worship. On Wednesdays the choir meets for fellowship at 6:15 p.m. with rehearsal from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The Chancel Choir's anthem repertoire consists of a wide variety of musical periods and styles. Membership is open to all, from high school through adult. Childcare is available during practice times.

First Praise

(2nd, 4th, & 5th Sundays, 6:00 pm)

This choir meets on the second and fourth Sunday of each month and sings in worship the first Sunday of each month. Rehearsal is held in the choir room from 6:00 p.m. until 7:15 p.m.  Our music repertoire is more blended and contemporary in nature. Membership is open to all.

Chapel Choir

(2nd & 4th Sundays, 8:00 a.m.)

The Chapel Choir is forming again to sing monthly at the 8:30 a.m. Service of Worship. Music will be in a wide variety of styles. Watch for more details regarding this choir. The first rehearsal will be Sunday, September 23, 2007, 8:00 a.m., the Chapel. Contact Mark Gourley, Director of Music, if you would like more information.


Funeral & Memorial Service - NEW!

(As Needed)

This choir will consist of individuals willing to be called upon to lead the music for Funerals and Memorial Services. One may be a member of another choir or just willing to help out when needed. Call or email Mark Gourley if you are willing to be contacted when there is need for this choir. (see contact information above).

 

YOUNG ADULT ENSEMBLES

Pure in Heart

(Sunday, 4:30 p.m.)

Pure in Heart is a high school treble chorus sponsored by First Presbyterian Church. The choir is comprised of girls from different school and different churches. Pure in Heart participates in worship services at First Presbyterian as well as other churches throughout the community. Contact Sharon Coker, Choir Director,at

483-9606 or scoker3@nc.rr.com.

Faithful Hearts

(Wednesday, 6:50 p.m.)

Faithful Hearts is a middle school treble chorus comprised of sixth, seventh, and eighth grade girls. The chorus rehearses on Wednesday nights from 6:50 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in Room 210. Mary Ann Tally and Sharon Coker lead the group. Contact Sharon Coker for more information, 483-9606 or scoker3@nc.rr.com.

 

HANDBELLS

Canticle Ringers

(Monday, 6:00 pm)

This is an adult group who enjoys fun and fellowship while continuing the art of handbell ringing. Musical ability is desired but not required. This group rings for worship and other programs.

Revelation Ringers

(Monday, 12:30 p.m.)

This is a group of handbell ringers who want more! These ringers will explore the art of ensemble handbell ringing. )Ensemble ringing requires fewer ringers than a regular handbell choir.)  They will ring for worship and other programs.

Youth Handbell Ringers - NEW!

If you are interested in joining this group, call Mark Gourley today!

Beginning Handbells - NEW!

If you are interested in joining this group, call Mark Gourley today!

 


 

First Presbyterian Church
Post Office Box 569
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28302
Phone: (910) 483-0121
Fax: (910) 483-3975
email: admin@FirstPrez.com