"O sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things." Psalm 98:1 Calling all musical talents!!!
We are always looking for performers. Opportunities abound! Voice and bell choirs, brass ensembles, summer soloists, kids to youth to adults: You name it, we just might have it! (Either that, or there could be enough interest to create it.) Contact Clarence McCoy, Director of Worship Arts, for availability, and ideas for liturgically-appropriate pieces. |
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 Make a Joyful Noise All musically-inclined congregants: There's something for everyone at First United Methodist Church: Choirs, solo opportunities, handbell choirs, ensembles, groups for kids and adults, beginners and advanced. Click here to start exploring the options. Don't find what you like? Contact Clarence McCoy, Director of Worship Arts, to discuss other ideas. The Music Department offers several opportunities to participate in the musical life of our church. The purpose of our music ensembles is to function as leaders in the musical portion of our worship services, and to give our members an opportunity to musically express their love and praise to God.
Who's singing? What are they singing? Want to know what music the choirs will be performing in the upcoming weeks? Visit our Worship Music page for the details.
Chancel Choir CDs are here!  | To purchase a CD ($10.00) contact Clarence or the church office, 740-653-3330. |
Praise Be to God | | 1. | WITH A VOICE OF SINGING
 Martin Shaw |
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COME TO THE WATER
John Foley, S.J.
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SHINE, JESUS, SHINE
arr. by Mark Hayes
Piano: Sandy McCoy
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PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS
Ed Harris
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DOWN TO THE RIVER
arr. by Sheldon Curry
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SOON AND VERY SOON
arr. by Jack Schrader
Piano: Sandy McCoy
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YOU ARE MINE
David Haas
Flute: Gertrude Young
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HE NEVER FAILED ME YET
Robert Ray
Soloist: Jennifer Morgan
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GOD'S GONNA SET THIS WORLD ON FIRE
arr. by Moses Hogan
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LORD OF THE DANCE
arr. by Don Hart
Piccolo: Gertrude Young
Timpani: Aaron Bagby
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ONE FAITH, ONE HOPE, ONE LORD
Craig Courtney
Trumpet: Chris Heidenreich
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HE IS MINE
arr. by Hal Hopson
Soloist: Robbin Gardner
Congas: Aaron Bagby
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THIS IS MY WORD
Pepper Choplin
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AMEN
arr. by Jester Hairston
Soloist: R.D. Mathey
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PRAISE BE TO GOD
Commissioned for FUMC
Music by Jimmy Miller
Lyrics by Penny Greene
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THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU
Peter Lutkin
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