Music & Arts  
     
 

We celebrate the glory of god in our music and arts programs

We welcome any form of music and realize people have diverse music preferences.

 

 

 

Art Showings

 

We are in the process of setting up art galleries in our lovely new narthex.  Our first showing will be in October with gala concert and music. Performances will be provided from our very own talented musicians and friends. (See below)

 

Please check back for a listing of our upcoming showings. (back to top)

 

 

First Presbyterian Choir

 

First Pres Church Choir is open for anyone from high school up and is led by Andrew Haase, M.A. who serves as Hudson High School’s director of choral activities. Andy is simply amazing! He is a gifted singer and exceptional trained in choral conduction. The choir consists of thirty members and steadily growing much like the church. People of all skill levels are welcome and reading music is not a requirement to join the choir. Andy will teach you! Andy teaches all aspects of singing during instruction; it is a sheer delight to sing with him.

 

If you are interested in the choir, come to a rehearsal to see how much fun choir can be.  Standard church choir repertoire of all varieties is sung and the choir generally sings three out of four Sundays.


We really share our faith with one another in singing music! (back to top)

 

 

New Spirit Praise and Worship Ensemble

 

A group of singers and instrumentalists come together in praising God by singing contemporary music. (back to top)

 

 

Bell Choirs

 

Three musical groups are led by Thema Nagel.

 

Jubilate Ringers –Open to everyone in high school or older. They rehearse weekly and make music on several octaves of bells. Wonderful private instruction is available. Once a month this group adorns our serves with their music.

 

Joyful Noise Ringers – Ages fifth through eighth also play at services.

 

Chimers – Third grade through sixth grade. Precursor to bells with our youngest

 

Kristal Bells – For the very young to the young at heart which are color coded bells which are played according to rhythm played with recorded music. Kristal bells put a smile on everyone’s face.

 

The bell choir rehearses at times convenient to the ringers. (back to top)

 

 

Instrumental Music

 

Our church has a longstanding tradition and appreciation of instrumental music. Amongst our members and their friends and colleagues are professional and amateur brass, string and woodwind players. They regularly contribute to the church service. Our church has a mission of nurturing young musicians. (back to top)

 

 

Winds of Joy

 

First Presbyterian Church’s  youth instrumental ensemble of all young people in grades 6th through 12th and their friends. The ensemble rehearses as needed and plays from time to time.  The group has a lot of fun together sharing and honing their musical gifts, as well as, enjoying an occasional pizza party.  This group is lead by Carol Law who plays several instruments and has a large and diverse musical library. Carol is enthusiastic, well trained and talented. (back to top)

 

 

Children’s Singing  (Need info on this)

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