Music Ministry

Music is a vital part of our worship of God. Spanning a variety of musical styles, the Music Ministry seeks to engage all individuals in using musical talents in the worship of God. Contact Marty Watts for more information. Click here to see the complete Music Ministry schedule or view below for a summary of music ministry events.

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Adults

Sanctuary Choir (college age and up) rehearses each Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. in the Choir Room. This choir sings weekly for the Celebration Service at 11:00 in the Sanctuary and also for two major presentations each year, one during Advent/Christmas and one during Lent/Easter. No audition is required; join by attending Wednesday night rehearsals.

Praise Band (auditioned vocal and instrumental group) is led by Alan Hardwick. This ensemble leads worship each Sunday for the 11:00 Connexion Service. This group also takes part in other worship leadership opportunities as they arise.

Saints Alive Choir (ages 55 and up) is a choir composed of senior adults. It rehearses every Monday at 2:00 p.m. in the Choir Room. This group performs in worship services and in nursing homes around the community September through May.

Orchestra (auditioned instrumental ensemble) rehearses every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Both youth and adults are invited to be a part of this ensemble. They accompany hymn singing at the 11:00 Celebration Service, play with the Sanctuary Choir, and provide additional music for worship.

Handbell Choir (college age and up) practices every Tuesday, August through May, at 4:30-5:30 p.m. This group plays in worship throughout the year and for special programs. Music reading skills are strongly recommended.

Griffin School for the Arts provides opportunities for music instruction for children, youth, and adults. For more information about GSA, go to their website, www.griffinschoolforthearts.org.

Youth

Unity Youth Choir (grades 6 through 12) rehearses each Wednesday night, August through May, at 6:00 p.m. in the Choir Room. This group sings in worship occasionally throughout the year. This group also participates in the annual Georgia Youth Choir Festival sponsored by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Georgia and the Townsend-McAfee Institute at Mercer University. For up-to-date information on the Unity Youth Choir, follow @fbcgyouthchoir on Twitter.

Griffin School for the Arts provides opportunities for visual arts, performing arts, and music instruction for children, youth, and adults. For more information about GSA, go to their website, www.griffinschoolforthearts.org.

Children

First Kids’ Club Singers (age 3 through grade 5) meet every Wednesday night from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. Divided by age groups, singing, instrument playing, music theory and music activities allow children to grow as worshipers and musicians. This program is part of the holistic Wednesday night children’s education program, First Kids’ Club, which provides Bible (Seekers), Missions (Servers), and Music (Singers) education.

Griffin School for the Arts provides opportunities for visual arts, performing arts, and music instruction for children, youth, and adults. For more information about GSA, go to their website, www.griffinschoolforthearts.org.

Special Music Events

Many special music activities take place throughout the year. Click here to see the complete church calendar. Below is a sampling of those events.

Hanging of the Green Service, first Sunday evening of Advent
First Kids’ Club Christmas Program
Advent/Christmas Presentation, second or third Sunday morning of Advent
Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service
Lent/Easter Presentation, Palm Sunday
Piano Ensemble Concert
First Kids’ Club Spring Program
Special Concerts and Guest Artists