Chancel Choir
This 70-voice choir prepares a variety of sacred music for the 10:30 traditional worship service in the sanctuary. Yearly highlights include a televised Christmas Cantata with orchestra and special Easter music with orchestra or brass.
Rehearsals are from 7:00 to 8:30 pm on Wednesdays in room 249.
Contact:
Terry Wilson - sacmusic@1stchurch.org
Susan Daves - sdaves@1stchurch.org
Morning Glory Chorus
This 20-voice chorus of "early birds" prepares music for the 8:15 Traditional worship service. In addition, the group also prepares a special Christmas Cantata with instrumental accompaniment.
Rehearsals are on Sunday mornings at 7:35 am in room 249.
Contact:
Sarah Lawson Ingram - slawson@1stchurch.org
Contemporary Praise Band
Praise bands provide music for the 10:30 Contemporary worship service on Sunday mornings as well as the Celebrate Recovery worship services on Wednesday nights.
Contact:
Chris Lee - clee@1stchurch.org
Church Orchestra
The orchestra will play periodically for both the 8:15 and 10:30 am Traditional Worship Services. Musical choices are designed for high school through adult ages.
Contacts:
Karen Kirkman (orchestra coordinator)
karenkirkman@yahoo.com or 865-742-2630
Terry Wilson (Director of Music)
Evensong Handbells
This group of about a dozen women ring advanced level music using 5 octaves of Schulmerich handbells. Music is prepared for worship and for special programs in the community.
Rehearsals are Sunday evenings - 5:15 - 6:15 pm in room 252 .
Contact:
Susan Daves - sdaves@1stchurch.org
Celebration Singers
This 30 voice choir of 7th - 12th grade provides music during various worship services throughout the year.
Rehearsals are on Sunday evenings from 5:10 to 6:10 pm in room 249.
All youth are welcome!
Contact:
Sarah Lawson - slawson@1stchurch.org
Jubilant Ringers
This group of 9th -12th grade youth ring intermediate to advanced level music using 5 octaves of handbells.
Rehearsal time is Sunday afternoon from 4:30 - 5:10 pm in room 252.
Contact:
Susan Daves - sdaves@1stchurch.org
Celebration Bells
This group of 7th and 8th graders rings beginning to intermediate level music using 3 octaves of handbells.
Rehearsal time is Sunday afternoon from 4:30 - 5:00 pm in room 254.
Contact:
Susan Daves - sdaves@1stchurch.org
CHILDREN'S CHOIRS
Primary Praise Singers
Kindergarten and 1st graders make up this choir which presents music for worship services and special music at Christmas.
Rehearsals are Mondays 3:30 to 4:30 pm in Room 254 .
Mary Beth Towles, Director
Vickie Turner, Accompanist.
Merrymakers
This musical group of 2nd and 3rd graders consists of a chorus and two tone chime choirs. Music is prepared for worship services with special music at Christmas.
Rehearsals are Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30 pm in Rooms 249 and 252.
Kristy Weekley and Meredith Simpson - Directors
Barry Beard - Accompanist
Joy Singers
This group of 4th through 6th graders Includes a chorus and two handbell choirs. These children prepare worship music. special music for Christmas and music during a summer tour which is part mission and part fun.
Rehearsals are Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30 pm in rooms 249 and 252.
Kristy Weekley and Meredith Simpson - Directors
Barry Beard - Accompanist
