Staff
The Ministry of Music, through its adult, children’s, and youth choirs is an integral part of the worship and discipleship ministry of First United Methodist Church. Every Sunday worshipers get to enjoy music played on the largest pipe organ in San Diego County. The ministry also sponsors the popular Cultural Events Music Series, community concerts and guest performances by nationally recognized artists and groups.
Due to COVID-19 and the impact it has on group singing, we will not be rehearsing for worship services or concerts until such activity is declared safe or a vaccine is available to prevent the contraction of the virus. We continue to gather online on a weekly basis in order to stay in touch. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Music Ministry.
Join a choir!
If you are new to San Diego or First Church, we extend a cordial invitation for you and/or your family to consider joining one of our choirs. There are no auditions. Please follow the links below for further information.
Adult choirs
The Chancel Choir
A great opportunity to learn quality, sacred choral music from the past masters as well as music hot off the press. Musical performances presented during Sunday morning worship services.
Weekly rehearsals: Thursdays, 7–9 PM, and Sundays, 7:30–8:20 AM
The Contemporary Singers
Learn sacred choral music from a variety of contemporary styles. Musical performances are presented approximately once per month during the Sunday morning worship services.
Weekly rehearsals: Tuesdays, 6:30–7:20 PM.
Due to COVID-19 and the impact it has on group singing, we will not be rehearsing for worship services or concerts until such activity is declared safe or a vaccine is available to prevent the contraction of the virus. We continue to gather online on a weekly basis in order to stay in touch. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Music Ministry.
Children’s and Youth choirs
Children's Choir
Grades Kindergarten–5th grade
This ensemble's musical offerings are presented approximately once a month during the 9 and 10:30 AM Sunday morning worship services, and on special occasions such as the Christmas Eve Pageant, Palm Sunday, and Mother's Day.
Weekly rehearsals September—May on Sundays, 10–10:45 AM in the Children's/Youth Choir Rehearsal Room (basement of Sanctuary)
Youth Choir
Grades 6–College+
This ensemble's musical offerings are presented approximately once a month during the 9 and 10:30 AM Sunday morning worship services, and on special occasions such as the Christmas Eve Pageant, Palm Sunday, Mother's Day, and the spring musical.
Weekly rehearsals September–May on Sundays, 10:45–11:30 AM in the Children's/Youth Choir Rehearsal Room (basement of Sanctuary)