Want to get involved?
Below is a list of all the opportunities we have for you to join in our Music Ministry.
Adult Ensembles
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Sanctuary Choir
REHEARSALS WEDNESDAY | 7-8:30 PM
This choir leads music for our 11 a.m. Sunday service as well as special services and programs throughout the year. In addition to learning challenging music across the sacred music spectrum, the Sanctuary Choir provides an opportunity to share our musical gifts to the glory of God, to be part of a close-knit group within the church and to grow in faith and musicality. New voices of all ages are always welcome. Some music-reading ability, pitch-matching skills, and a love of singing are required.
Adult Handbells
REHEARSALS TUESDAY | 12-1 PM
This skilled handbell ensemble rings in worship regularly throughout the year and has opportunities to participate in larger church events. Ringers are challenged to make music at a high level. Prior handbell and music reading experience is encouraged. Ringers are always welcome to join!
Youth Ensembles
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Ivey Ringers (grades 6th-12th)
REHEARSALS SUNDAY | 4:30-5:15 PM
A handbell ensemble for middle and high school handbell ringers. Our time together will be more than just music-making! Ivey Ringers rehearse weekly and participate in worship and special programs throughout the year. This intermediate handbell choir for youth extends the tradition of Beginning Handbells to more advanced and challenging repertoire. In addition to worship leadership, youth have the opportunity to participate in weekend and summer ministry tours to share the love of Christ to others.
Youth Choir (grades 6th-12th)
REHEARSALS SUNDAY | 5:15-6 PM
Students of all skill levels are welcome to join and bring a friend! Here, youth use their voices to share God’s love, explore their musical abilities, and deepen their faith while building relationships with their peers and discovering what it means to be a leader in the church today through music. We will lead in worship throughout the year and grow together through song. In addition, youth have the opportunity to participate in weekend and summer ministry tours, offering opportunities to worship and play as we grow together in faith, sharing memories that will last a lifetime.
Children Ensembles
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Carol Choir (ages 4.5-1st grade)
REHEARSALS WEDNESDAY | 5:45-6:45 PM
Carol Choir provides the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of music, singing, fellowship, and faith all at the same time! Through songs and games, these young musicians will not only participate in worship through their music. They will also learn teamwork and be brought closer to God and others.
Kirk Choir (2nd-5th grades)
REHEARSALS SUNDAY | 5:45-6:45 PM
Whether you have previously been in a choir, all are welcome in this group. Singers will learn the fundamentals of singing, proper choral techniques, musicality, teamwork, and, most importantly, the ministry of praising God through music. Kirk Choir participates in worship throughout the year, in Singing in the Season, and presents a musical in the spring.
Beginning Handbells (2nd-5th grades)
REHEARSALS SUNDAY | 6:45-7:05 PM
This beginner ensemble will develop music reading and performance skills, as well as learning how to be worship leaders in our community. Participants will be introduced to handbell techniques and have a lot of fun along the way. No music reading experience is required. This group rehearses weekly and rings in worship once per semester.
Choir Tours & Retreats
Youth Music Trip
January 16 – 19, 2026
Active Youth Choir and Ivey Ringers will head to the mountains to share our musical gifts with the Salem Presbytery. These ensembles will be guests in a worship service, participate in a mission project, and have time for fellowship and fun!
Sanctuary Choir Tour
May 17 – 26, 2026
The Sanctuary Choir is setting off on an 8-day singing choir tour to England. They will be singing concerts in some of the most premier venues in Bath, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, and London!
Youth Music Tour
June 27 – July 1, 2026
Active Youth Choir and Ivey Ringers will head on tour to the East Coast and New York City. We’ll have opportunities to lead in worship, perform, and have time for fellowship and fun!
Worship and Music Conference
June 21 – 26, 2026
(3rd-12th grade) Each year, a group of rising 4th – 12th graders participates in the PAM Worship and Music Conference at Montreat, NC. They participate in choirs, fun and games, Bible study, and other electives. The conference provides a time for FPC children and youth to build relationships within the church to make friends from churches from all over.
Seasonal Highlights
Each year, the sanctuary choir looks forward to leading special worship services that elevate the worship experience and special intergenerational events that bring joy and fellowship.
Singing in the Season
In early December, the entire music ministry comes together, with orchestra, to present this wonderful program for the entire community!
Lessons and Carols
On the fourth Sunday of Advent, the sanctuary choir and orchestra elevate the worship experience with soaring music of the season, accompanied by guest instrumentalists from the Charlotte Symphony and the greater Charlotte region.
Music Sunday
This annual music-led service happens in late May and features the Sanctuary Choir, the pastors, and guest instrumentalists in a thematic worship experience that lifts hearts and minds through song!
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