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Music Programs
Music is a central part of
this congregation's identity and a means of glorifying God in
Jesus Christ, discovering one's gifts to deepen a life of faith,
and involving all ages and voices as leaders in Sunday worship. First Presbyterian Church has an outstanding
music program under the direction of Jennifer Randolph. There
are choirs for every age, and there is always at least one choir--and
often more than one!--singing during any given Sunday worship
service.
Chancel Choir: Is directed
by Jennifer Randolph and sings every Sunday. The Chancel Choir
welcomes adult singers and meets every Thursday evening to rehearse,
grow in faith and fellowship, and make music to God's glory. The Chancel Choir leads special worship
services and community events throughout the year, including
Christmas Eve and Holy Week services as well as the annual Christmas
Party and congregation-wide supper the second Sunday in December.
Jubilee Bells: Led by Ann
Weeks, the Jubilee Bell Choir rehearses on Thursday evenings
and leads the congregation in worship on special Sundays and
periodically throughout the year.
Westminster Choir: This choir is made up of First Pres. teens
in grades seven through twelve. They practice every Sunday after
church, lead the congregation in worship on the first Sunday
of each month, and receive excellent voice training from our
experienced music director, Jennifer Randolph .
Caroler and Crusader Choirs:
These fun and educational choirs are led by Elsa Hahn, with
the Caroler Choir welcoming all children in grades 1-3 and the
Crusader Choir made up of children grades 4-6. Both the Caroler
and Crusader Choirs rehearse every Thursday afternoon, where
they are introduced to choral singing and dramatic production
while learning a variety of styles of music. Children in both
the Caroler and Crusader Choirs lead Sunday worship at least
once each month and perform musical pageants on Christmas Eve
and Mother's Day.
Cherub Choir: At First Pres.
Cranford, both children and music are central to our identity
as the Family of God. The
Cherub Choir is made up of children ages 2 & 1/2 to Kindergarten
and rehearses every Sunday during the last fifteen minutes of
their Sunday School class. The
Cherub Choir provides a social time for the youngsters, introduces
them to music and to singing as an essential part of a life
of Christian faith, and a chance to use their gifts to enhance
the whole church's worship experience once each month.
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