Make a Joyful Noise!
All children and youth are invited to join in the First Church choir and music program. In our re-envisioned programming, children and youth build musical skill, learn to express themselves in a positive environment, make new friends, and create joyful sounds all in the spirit of worship. Prior musical experience is not necessary.
Summer Kids' & Youth Music
Sundays, June 18 - August 27, 2023
10:15 - 10:45 AM | Entering Grades K to 5 "Musical Adventures" | Children’s Choir Room
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Entering Grades 4+ "Chime Time" | Children’s Choir Room
Come make music this summer! Children and Youth are invited to join in the musical fun as we explore singing, instruments, and music making. All children and youth are invited to join.
Summer Kids' & Youth Music programming runs Sundays from June 18 to August 27 (no classes August 6).
Individual instrumental lessons, voice lessons and small group lessons are available for students and youth on a limited basis. For more information Contact Dana Zimbric, Director of Children's Music
Children’s and Youth choirs
Choir and music programs for children and youth begin on Sunday, September 11, 2022. This fall’s programming focuses on music fundamentals, positive personal expression, making new friends, and creating joyful music in the spirit of worship. Prior musical experience is not necessary!
YOUNG CHILDREN'S MUSIC
Age 4 - 6 years old
September – June
Led by Dana Zimbric, Director of Children’s Music & Jill Herbold, Accompanist.
Designed for our youngest elementary aged children, this ensemble is a place for children to begin their musical journey. Children participate in singing, musical movement, and games. Musical offerings are presented every other month during Sunday morning worship services, and on special occasions such as the Christmas Eve Pageant, Palm Sunday, and Mother's Day.
Weekly rehearsals: Sunday 9 AM – 9:20 AM | Children's Choir Room
CHILDREN'S CHOIR
Grades K - 5
September – June
Led by Dana Zimbric, Director of Children’s Music & Jill Herbold, Accompanist.
This ensemble's musical offerings are presented approximately once a month during Sunday morning worship services, and on special occasions such as the Christmas Eve Pageant, Palm Sunday, and Mother's Day.
Weekly rehearsals: Sunday 10:15 – 11 AM | Children’s Choir Room
THE YOUTH CHIME ENSEMBLE
Grades 4 +
September - June
This ensemble features Handchimes which are instruments like handbells, but with a more mellow tone. Members of this ensemble work as a team to create lovely music. The Youth Chime Ensemble plays in worship a few times throughout the year and combines with other ensembles for special Sundays.
Weekly rehearsals: Sundays, 11:30 AM -12 PM | Children’s Choir Room
YOUTH CHOIR
Grades 6 - 12
September to June
Led by Brian Lustig, Director of Choral Activities & Jill Herbold, Accompanist.
If you are in grades 6-12 and enjoy singing, then join our youth choir each Sunday from 12-12:30 PM, led by our new Director of Choral Activities, Brian Lustig! Brian has taught children and youth choirs for seven years and can’t wait to get to know the fantastic youth at FUMC. The choir will perform typically once a month at the 11:00 service and will learn a lot about the fundamentals of good singing, and about how to improve their musicianship skills in addition to exciting new choral music.
Weekly Rehearsals: Sundays, 12-12:30 PM | Trotter Chapel
For more information, contact Dana Zimbric
