The music program at First Congregational UCC provides several options for participation.

 

Click the link to hear sample of the Choir:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRTWIRq7foU

Chancel Choir

Our Adult Choir meets for rehearsal the first Thursday of each month Sept – June from 7:00 – 8:15pm. We learn a variety of styles of music ranging from classical to gospel to contemporary praise music. Between September and June, we sing over 50 anthems. While the regular choir is off during the summer, we do have a pick-up gospel choir that meets briefly before service each Sunday to learn an easy anthem for that day. Anyone high school age and up is welcome to join us at anytime. As a group, we have fun and fellowship together while learning and bringing quality music to the worship service.  Come sing for a Sunday, a season or for the whole year.

 

Handbell Choir

In addition to the Adult Choir, we have a growing Handbell Choir that meets for rehearsal the third Thursday of each month Oct – May from 7:00 – 8:00pm. We are learning a variety of ringing techniques along with having fun together. We ring about 15-20 pieces in worship services between Oct and May. We are growing in technical ability and level of difficulty. Come learn with us!

 

Children’s Choir 

The children at First Congregational UCC participate musically by way of a separate Christmas Pageant each year in December. In addition there are occasional musical events that the children work on during the church school hour that are presented during worship. If children sing or play an instrument we try to find a way for them to share their gifts in an appropriate setting in the church. Come and bring your child. There is a place at FCC for any age.

 

Other Events 

Outside of the immediate congregation at FCC, we sponsor outside groups to bring their music to thePasadena community. Recently we have sponsored the Towne Singers and Vox Femina concerts. This year the Pasadena Master Choral is presenting concerts during their 2009-2010 season in our beautiful Sanctuary.

Check http://pasadenamasterchorale.org for more information. This year we are also hosting our first Coffee House, featuring music from folks at our church as well as some guests from outside our community.

 

If you have any questions about the music program at First Congregational, please call the church office or check the calendar on our website.

 

Andrew Whitenack, Music Director