Wonderful Music To Suit All Tastes At FCC!

Music at FCC RochesterGroupsResurrection BrassUnder the direction of Bruce YoungResurrection Brass rehearses every Wednesday evening from 6:30 – 7:30 P.M., in the conference room, and plays every six weeks in a Sunday worship service.  This adult brass group plays Christmas Carols before the Rochester Christmas Choir Concert, and present “Brassapalooza” in February.  Our brass ensemble is made up of high school age brass players and above. Alleluia RingersUnder the direction of Bob SheldrickAlleluia Ringers have been a staple in First Congregational Church for over 25 years!  Alleluia rehearses every Wednesday evening from 6:30 – 7:30 P.M., in the main bell room, and plays every six weeks in service.  Bells were introduced at FCC in the late 60’s, and some of our ringers have been playing since they were children.  The Alleluia Ringers form our adult hand bell group.Sanctuary ChoirUnder the direction of Alan LollarSanctuary Choir is the adult vocal choir and nobody knows how long the choir has been around – it’s been forever!  The choir rehearses on Wednesday evening from 7:30 – 9:00 P.M., in the choir room, and sings in two or three worship services each month.  In the spring, Sanctuary Choir puts on a Cabaret, with lots of fun and frivolity.God’s PealUnder the direction of Karen MitchellGod’s Peal is a small group of more advanced hand bell ringers, who perform duets, trios and small ensemble pieces.  Although there is no set rehearsal time or performance schedule, God’s Peal rehearses sporadically throughout the year and play when a special piece is ready. CrossWordsUnder the direction of Abbie GoergCrossWords is FCC’s Praise Band, open to those in high school and above.  If you play guitar, drums, bass guitar, or keyboard or like to sing contemporary music, CrossWords may be the place for you.  CrossWords meet on Friday nights at 8:00 P.M., and the band plays the 11:00 A.M. service three times a month.Pray’se ChoirUnder the direction of Alan LollarThe Pray’se Choir is also a contemporary choir, but instead of live instrumentalist, this choir uses CD for accompaniment.  The Pray’se Choir only sings once or twice a month, and rehearses some Wednesday evenings at 6:30 P.M. and some Sunday mornings at 10:00 A.M.  If you are looking for a small commitment, this may be the choir for you.JazzKatzUnder the direction of Bruce YoungThe JazzKatz is our Dixieland Jazz Ensemble that can be heard in our church for special events and also out in our community for special events like the CROP Walk!  Anyone interested in participating should be at least a high school age band student with some experience in swing!  Rehearsals are as needed, and performances vary throughout the year.Jubilation RingersUnder the direction of Bob SheldrickThe Jubilation Ringers or “Jubes” as they are more commonly known are our youth hand bell group.  The Jubes are made up of youth from 6th grade to 12th graders.  They are taught how to ring multiple bells, using multiple ringing techniques.  The Jubes rehearse on Wednesday nights from 8:00 - 9:00 P.M. and play once a month in our worship services.  No prior hand bell experience is necessary.Youth Vocal ChoirUnder the direction of Bob SheldrickThe Youth Vocal Choir is, like the Jubilation Ringers, composed of youth from the 6th to the 12th grades.  They rehearse on Wednesday nights from 7:30 – 8:00 P.M. and sing in services about once a month.  No prior singing experience is necessary.