Music at First Presbyterian
Music Director Carmen Shaw oversees music as an important part of weekly worship services. A two-manual tracker organ and a grand piano, are used in worship.
- The Chancel Choir leads worship each Sunday during the school year with occasional appearances during the summer.
- The Bell Choir led by Mary Willadsen provides special music through the year.
- Local professional musicians often enrich the service of worship with special music throughout the year.
Each of these groups welcomes new participants. See the weekly schedule for rehearsal times.
- Beginner Bell Choir
Wednesdays: 5:45-6:30 p.m.
- Adult Bell Choir Wednesdays: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Chancel Choir
Sundays 8:30 a.m.
- Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m.
- Encore! Handbell Ensemble
Thursdays: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Encore! is a non-profit group of experienced community musicians, passionate about the art of handbell and chime ringing. Established in 2008, under the skillful leadership of Director Cara Davis.
Encore!'s mission is to promote the appreciation of handbells throughout the community by providing an opportunity for skilled ringers to perform a challenging collection of familiar songs and original compositions.
Learn more about Encore!
