The Chancel Choir (College-Adult) leads in worship each Sunday and for seasonal worship services, sings in the various offerings of the Music at First Church Series, and participates annually in the Knoxville Opera Company’s Rossini Festival. Considered to be one of the most outstanding choirs in the region, the choir is comprised of both volunteers and professional musicians. Past invitations of merit include singing for the 2006 Piccolo Spoleto Festival and conferences and conventions of both the American Guild of Organists and the American Choral Directors Association.
The Chancel Choir Ensemble sings predominantly a cappella works from early chant to the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The ensemble sings frequently for worship and for our Music at First Church Series.
The Women’s Youth Ensemble (High School) contributes to worship throughout the school year and provides music for many of our seasonal services. They contribute to our candlelight Christmas Eve service, Ash Wednesday and Maundy Thursday services, and the Services of Healing and Wholeness. They have also sung the National Anthem at various sports events and have participated in several ecumenical gatherings of the KICCUP organization, Community Easter Sunrise service, sung regional concerts, and for the Loaves and Fishes Presbyterian Conference at Maryville College. Each year they take an annual summer trip to share their gifts with others.
The Covenant Choirs (K-grade 5) are divided according to age and participate in Sunday morning worship with introits, choral responses, and anthems at 8:45 and 11:00 several times during the year. The choirs’ primary purpose is to equip children as both worshipers and worship leaders. The hymns and responses for worship are learned as part of the rehearsal. Younger children experience music from various traditions and languages and are exposed to Kindermusik, Orff, and Kodaly music concepts . Older children experience learning and growing through music, worship, and the arts through the RSCM Voice for Life program and the Alleluia Worship & Arts curriculum.
The Family Choir (Middle School-Adult) is the service choir for the annual Traditional Christmas Pageant. It is open to all persons who love to sing. Rehearsals are minimal and will be announced.
The Handbell Choir (High School-Adult) rings monthly as a part of worship, rings for seasonal worship and community events, and participates annually in the Knox Area Handbell Festival.
The Youth Handbell Choir (Grade 3-Grade 8 ) rings service music and special selections for worship throughout the year.
The Music at First Church Series seeks to nurture and promote worship, music, and the arts as a vital ministry of our church and an enrichment to the community. The musical offerings have included major choral works, organ and voice recitals, seasonal services such as Lessons & Carols, hymn festivals, the KOC Rossini festival, and other events.
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