Music Ministry at First ARP Church

Music for Cherubs

This choir will discover music by learning about singing, rhythm, musical games, rhythm instruments, and movement

Music for Juniors

Wednesday 5:00 PM - Junior Choir (ages Second through Fifth Grade) This choir is for those children who want to sing as they learn vocal techniques. This choir will sing for the worship services about once a month.

Music for Youth

This choir is for all interested youth, and the choir will sing for worship services on a regular basis.

Music for Adults

Wednesday at 6:30 PM - Early Service Choir (adults) This choir provides anthems and special music for the 8:30 worship services on Sunday.

Wednesday at 7:00 PM - Combined Choir (adults)

The Early Service Choir and the Chancel Choir meet together to rehearse anthems and music for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and other special events.

Wednesday at 7:30 PM - Chancel Choir (adults) This choir provides music for the 11:00 worship services on Sunday.

Instrumental Music

Wednesday at 6:15 PM - Celebration Ringers (adults, youth)

This handbell group provides music for 11:00 worship services on other special occasions.

Wednesday at 7:30 PM - Praise Band (adults, youth)

This praise band provides music for the 8:30 worship services each Sunday morning.

Guitars, drums, keyboard, and other instruments are included.

Piano Volunteers - (adults, youth)

Congregation members accompany the hymns on piano with the organ at the 11:00

Music Staff

Director of Music Ministry - Norma Jean Huffstetler

Director of Adult Choirs - Kenney Potter

Director of Children’s and Youth Choirs - Heather Potter

Director of 8:30 Music - David Hooks

8:30 Service Pianist - Justin Bumgardner

Special Events

Bonclarken Music Conference - (kindergarten through adults)

July 11-16, 2010

Cherub Choir (ages Kindergarten - First Grade)

Primary Choir (ages Second and Third Grades)

Junior Choir (ages Fourth and Fifth Grades)

Middle School Choir (ages Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade)

Youth Choir (ages Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade)

Singing, swimming, crafts, Nibble Nook, night entertainment, talent show, carnival, food, reading sessions for various choirs, voice instruction, organ workshops, concert, bonfire, smores, fun, old friends, new friends, Christian fellowship, talented clinicians.

Theme - A Time to Praise

Theme Verses: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven . . . I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.” - Ecclesiastes 3:1, Psalm 146:2

Choir Retreat (adults)

One fall weekend for adult choirs to learn Christmas music, socialize, dine out.