The music ministry at First United Methodist Church has a rich tradition of excellence in its music for the Lord!

ADULT MUSIC

Chancel Choir Wednesday 7:15 pm-8:45 pm
Music Room, open to college age and above.

The Chancel Choir forms the foundation of our church’s music ministry. The 25+ voice adult choir sings weekly for the 9 am Traditional worship service and participates in special worship services throughout the year. We welcome all who love to sing; no audition is required. We work together to grow musically and spiritually — as we share God’s love through music with one another and with our congregation.

STUDENT MUSIC

Revelation Youth Choir Sunday 5 pm-6 pm
Music Room, open to all students grades 6-12.

Revelation Youth Choir is an excellent way for teens to grow together both spiritually and musically. The Youth Choir performs a variety of worship song styles and enjoys music leadership opportunities in all of our worship services.  We also lead our Love Feast service each Advent and the Maundy Thursday service during Holy Week. Each choir year culminates in a choir tour.  Past locations include:  Niagara Falls, New Orleans, New York City, Pensacola, FL and more.  

HANDBELLS

Carillonneurres (a five octave handbell ensemble) – Sundays from 6:45-8:00PM
Music Room, open to Adults with music reading experience.

Carillonneurres is the primary handbell ensemble at our church. It rings regularly in worship, as well as our annual Love Feast during Advent, and Maundy Thursday at Holy Week.  Prior handbell experience and music reading are prerequisites for this group. Carillonneurres participates in weekend retreats, and festivals.

Kids Handbells – Sundays 5:45pm-6:15pm
Music Room, open to 3rd-5th graders. No experience necessary.  This is a wonderful place to learn the fundamentals of music and handbell ringing while having fun with other kids.  We will ring once a semester in worship and for Old Fashioned Christmas.

CHILDREN’S MUSIC – Wednesdays 6pm-6:45pm Beginning October 15, 2025

Kids Choir
Open to children 4th-5th grade.
We have a comprehensive Children’s Choir program on Wednesday nights which include singing, movement and rhythm instruments.  In the process, we learn about worshipping God.  We sing in worship once a semester.

THE CONNECTION PRAISE BAND

We have a great team of singers and musicians who use their gifts to help people worship the Lord.  They practice on Wednesday nights at 7:15pm.

Ben Stapleton
Ben Stapleton
Director of Traditional Music Ministries