GIVING GLORY TO GOD
Music Ministry
First Presbyterian Church Choirs
The choirs at First Presbyterian Church are a vibrant and essential part of worship. With their harmonious voices, they lead the congregation in heartfelt praise and help create a meaningful and uplifting worship experience each Sunday.
All rehearsals take place in the Ministry Center Room 2.08
Daybreak Choir
Open to Sr. high youth and adults for the 8:30 am Worship service
Sanctuary Choir
Open to Sr. high youth and adults for the 11:00 am Worship service
The Daybreak & Sanctuary Choirs rehearse together Thursdays 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
The Daybreak and Sanctuary Choirs sing for Sunday Services (they take a break once a month when the Resurrection Singers are leading worship). Many members sing in both choirs. They also sing for special worship services.
Resurrection Singers
For both youth and adults, The Resurrection Singers lead worship one Sunday each month, offering newly composed Christian music and old favorites. The Resurrection Singers are led by Susan Mabie.
The Sunday before the Resurrection Singers lead worship, they rehearse on Thursday from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
Youth Ensemble
6th – 12th grades
The Youth Ensemble sings for special services such as Youth Sunday and at Christmas. Rehearsals will be held in the fall after Labor Day, time to be announced.
Children’s Choir
K- 5 grades
Rehearsals are Monday from 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
A comprehensive, age-based musical experience, utilizing hand-chimes, and Orff instruments. Members are introduced to rhythms, intervals, and how to read musical symbols, intervals and rhythms. The choir sings at worship services throughout the year and performs at Spring Ring and Children’s Sabbath.
Sanctuary Bells (Handbell Choir)
Adults
Rehearsals Sundays at 3:00 pm
Advanced handbell choir, playing 5+ octaves of Schulmerich Handbells, and 5 octaves of Malmark Handchimes. Activities include participation in worship services, December special services, and Spring Ring.
You are Invited!
Join us for our 2024-2025 Concert Series
All concerts will be held in the First Presbyterian Church, New Bern Sanctuary
All of the concerts are free and open to everyone
If you want to connect or have questions about the Music Ministry at First Presbyterian Church, New Bern, please reach our to our Music Department. They would be delighted to help you find your place in the Ministry of Music!
Pat Kerr Rowlett, Director of Music
Daniel Sansone, Organist and Associate Director of Music
Susan Mabie, Director of Resurrection Singers