Music at First Church

We’re excited to offer an ever-growing music ministry at First Church,
under the direction of

Bruce R. Gingrich, Minister of Worship & Music Ministries.

AUDIO FILE SAMPLES FROM FIRST UMC MUSIC MINISTRY PROGRAM

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listen to Kent Tucker, trombonist at First UMC playing “Amazing Grace”

SUNDAY MUSIC MINISTRY

Children’s Music Ministry Sunday Mornings at 9:30 A.M to 10:00 A.M.
Children’s Bells,

Grades K - 3rd:  Directed by Mrs. Heidi Sheehan Room 005 (Elevator Level LL)

Youth Chime Choir,

Grades 4th - 8th:  Directed by Bruce R. Gingrich  (Sanctuary)

Youth Orff Instrument Choir,

Grades 4th - 8th:  Directed by Cindy Christiansen Room 006 (Elevator Level LL)

Pre School Music:

Directed by Mrs Carol Wright Room 111 (First Floor Level Oxford Hall)

THURSDAY MUSIC MINISTRY
Belles of First Handbell Choir
1:15 pm - 2:30 pm. Choir Room Elevator Level 2A
Directed by Bruce R. Gingrich

Adult Chancel Choir
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Choir Room Elevator Level 2A
10th grade - adult
Directed by Bruce R. Gingrich

T.N.T.
Thursday Noon Together Organ Recitals

Each month (from September - May), Bruce Gingrich presents “T.N.T.,” “Thursday Noon Together.” on the First Thursday of the month at 12:05 pm. Mr. Gingrich presents a thirty minute organ concert which concludes at 12:35 pm.  A light luncheon, soup n’ sandwich, follows in Fellowship Hall. 

The organ at First Church is a 59 rank Phelps Tracker Organ, presented in honor of the ministry of Dr. H. Pat Albright, Pastor Emeritus.  The Albright Organ is one of the finest instruments in Northwest Pennsylvania. Everyone is invited to First Church for an “explosive good time” on the first Thursday of each month for T.N.T.!

TNT Program Information Page

If you have any questions or for more information, please contact Bruce Gingrich
Minister of Worship & Music Ministries.