Music
“Excellence in All Things and All Things to the Glory of God”
This is the goal and mission of the Music Ministry of First Presbyterian Church Jacksonville.
The Music Ministry provides an on-going program of worship opportunities and training for choirs and musical ensembles of all ages. From the Chancel Choir to musical experiences offered for four years old, a total of 6 choirs and music groups comprise the Music Ministry. In addition to their regular contributions to the worship services, the choirs present a full year of “extras.” Included are seasonal concerts and musicals, special outreach to the community of Jacksonville and beyond.
Organ Fundraiser
Our Pilcher and Sons Pipe Organ recently celebrated her 89th birthday! Will you join us in bringing back our historic organ to her original beauty and sound? Here is how you can help…
Vienna 2012
The Chancel Choir will be making a trip to Vienna, Austria November 22-26, 2012! This Advent Concert Tour will offer a personalized tour of Vienna and multiple performance opportunities including singing at the Evening Mass at St. Peters Church. There will be many fund raising opportunities over the coming months, to help support our fine choir.
ATTENTION CHOIR MEMBERS:
For a printable Individual Travel Insurance form, click here.
For a printable Group Travel Insurance form, click here.
Voice
Adult Chancel Choir
Our Chancel Choir has two “Advances” annually to further prepare and educate them in being a “worship leading choir.” Our Student Choir, Jubilation sings once monthly in our worship services as well as minister on summer singing and mission trips. From with-in Jubilation there is a group of young ladies, “Nothing but Treble” who are used in events outside of the church.
Hand Bell Choir
First Bells - is open to anyone senior high and up. Rehearsals are fun and energetic. The choir meets in the central balcony of the church sanctuary every Monday.
Adopt a Symphony Member
A new program at First Presbyterian. As stated earlier on this page, the Chancel Choir presents at least 3 special programs annually. The Adopt program is to help in securing players from the Jacksonville Symphony who will augment our own instrumentalists when these programs are presented. If you would like to adopt a player, it is $750 a year for each player. Perhaps a Sunday School class or other organizations of the church would like to do this as well as individuals.
Contact
Rev. Sonny Stroud, Minister of Music
Mrs. Dana Stroud, Organist
For the Music Ministry Department, call 904-354-8439 ext. 106