First Presbyterian Church of Macomb, IL


First Presbyterian Church of Macomb, IL

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Music at First Church

Music Staff
  • Jan Lucie, Director of Music
  • Nancy Caldwell, Director of Bell Choirs
  • Chad and Tammy Walker, Directors of Children's Choir
  • Linda Andrews, Organist

Vocal Choirs

 

There are many opportunities for worship, fellowship, and spiritual experiences at First Church. Jan Lucie, as Director of Music, conducts the Chancel Choir, Chad and Tammie Walker conduct the Children's Choir, which perform a broad variety of music correlated with the scripture and message of each worship service. All vocal choirs practice and sing September through May and consist entirely of volunteers.

chapel choirThe Chancel Choir, for adults and high schoolers, sings on during the 10:30 am service on many Sundays. The choir offers up selections ranging from 12th Century Gregorian Chant to 21st Century Compositions from John Rutter.

The Children's Choir, for children in kindergarten through sixth grades. They sing once a month during the 10:30 am worship service.

Bell Choirs

Nancy Caldwell, Director of Bell Choirs, leads the Carillon, Knox, and Westminster Bell Choirs using five octaves of hand bells and three octaves of chimes. These bell choirs practice weekly and play monthly in the 10:30 am service from September through May.

knox bellsThe Carillon Bell Choir provides an opportunity for adults to play the hand bells and participate in worship.

The Knox Bell Choir is composed of young people in grades 7-12.

The Westminster Bell Choir made up of children in grades 4-6.

The Organ

Organist Linda Andrews provides music for worship, leads the congregation in hymn singing, and accompanies the choirs. In addition, she presents an annual organ recital for the community. Visit the following link for more information about the instrument: Organ history and renovation