Music Ministries

Serving through Music
First UMC Piano

Music Ministries

If you are interested in joining any of our music ministries, please contact Josh Neuenschwander at jneuenschwander@icfirstchurch.org.

Jubilation Ringers

This handbell ensemble for adults from the congregation and the community plays monthly in worship and for special occasions.

When: Mondays, 5:30-7:00PM
Where: Room #201

Grace Notes

Grace Notes is a women’s choir open to all women no matter age, experience, or ability to read music. This choir sings several times throughout the year and is led by Melanie Von Spreecken.

When: Wednesdays,  6:15-7:00PM
Where: Sanctuary

Chancel Choir

This four-part adult choir traces its roots to the founding of First United Methodist Church. Their repertoire encompasses a wide variety of musical styles ranging from 16th-century compositions to contemporary praise and worship songs.

When: Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00PM
Where: Sanctuary

Praise Band

Our 8:30AM service on Sunday is led by our Praise Band, featuring contemporary praise and worship songs. Please contact Phil Carver at pcarver@icfirstchurch.org if you would like to participate.

When: Thursdays, 5:30-6:30PM
Where: Sanctuary

Soloists and Small Groups

If you have another interest in music ministry not represented above, you are welcome to contact the music director, Josh Neuenschwander, to arrange for opportunities to share your gifts. Ensembles typically meet during the school year, so summer Sundays are often available as well as music for special occasions through the year.

Audio/Visual Teams

Each Sunday, we have rotating groups of people to run our presentation slides, soundboard, and cameras for the livestream. You may specialize in one or more of these ministries, depending on your interest. Orientation and training is provided.