Music Ministry
Chancel Choir: The Chancel Choir is FMC’s largest and most active ensemble. It provides special
anthems and service music as well as leads the congregational music at the 11 o’clock worship
service. The Chancel choir also provides music for special services and funerals, and occasionally
presents concerts of classical repertoire. Recent performances include John Stainer’s The
Crucifixion and John Rutter’s Requiem. During the 1990s and early 2000s, the Chancel choir
enjoyed the privilege of performing in a variety of venues, including several cathedrals in the UK
and Germany, the White House, and the Biltmore House. The Chancel Choir is led by Dan
Holland and rehearses in the choir room on Wednesday evenings at 7:00. It is open to singers 6th
grade and up. Music reading proficiency is preferred.
Children’s Choir: The Children’s Choirs meet as part of “Wednesday Methodist Bunch”. The
children have fun learning music to share in Sunday worship, music-reading skills, and special
programs. The K-5 th grade choir meets on Wednesdays from 4:45-5:15 and the preschool choir
meets on Wednesdays from 5:15-5:30. Both choirs are led by Mary Jo Carr and meet in the choir
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Handbells: The Handbell choir is led by Dan Holland and meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 in the choir room. This group is open to anyone 6th grade and up who reads music.
Dulcimer Ensemble: This is a fun and casual group that meets various times throughout the
year. Although it is made up mostly of mountain dulcimer players, it is open to anyone who
plays an acoustic instrument. This group plays in church approximately four times per year and
is led by Marquita Someliana-Lauer. Please contact us for more information.New Paragraph
Son-up Service Praise Team: This group provides music for the Son-Up contemporary worship service. They are led by Marquita Someliana-Lauer and rehearse on Sunday mornings at 8:15 in
the Sanctuary. Anyone is welcome!
Special Music: We are so blessed to have so many musically talented children and
adults in our church. If you sing or play an instrument and would like to occasionally present
special music, please let us know! We would love to have you participate.