Cherub Choir
For children in kindergarten and first grade, this group is led by Sue Falotico, assisted by Alison Franklin and Peggy Hartman, and meets on Sunday mornings from 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. This is our youngest singing group and they participate in church services several times each year. The children learn early musical skills through songs, movements and games.

Photos from Cherub Choir 2007

Caroler Choir
This group of second and third graders meets each Thursday afternoon from 4:15 - 5:00 p.m. The Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) program for chorister training is introduced at this point. This program allows the children to work their way through various levels and ribbons. Level 1 (Light Blue Ribbon) teaches early musical and vocal skills through rhythmic games and solfege (vocal practice using syllabic scales) and rudimentary Christian Education. The Orff instruments, which are percussion instruments such as the tamborine and xylophone, are introduced at this age, and choir members learn to accompany simple anthems with instruments. The children also learn to use the hymnal and participate in the leadership of church services.

Cantate Choir
Our most advanced youth choir consists of youth in grades 4 through 6. This choir sings once a month and at special services, such as Lessons and Carols and other various scheduled concerts. Members of this choir also participated in the 2001 First Church choir tour to England and their impressive jubilant voices resounded throughout the medieval cathedrals. Rehearsals are Wednesday afternoons from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., with various optional times for RSCM. The RSCM program is continued with emphasis on the more advanced Red and Purple Ribbon levels. The Cantate Choir sings with the Chancel and Chapel Choirs on a regular basis, as well as presenting their own solo anthems throughout the year. The group participates in the yearly choir camp and trip and often collaborates with other area RSCM choirs for festivals and events.

Cantabile Choir
This is our most advanced choir consisting of young women and men in grades 7 through high school. This choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Several of the choristers have earned their Red, Purple and Black Ribbons. The Cantabile Choir sings with the Chancel and Cantate Choirs on a regular basis, as well as presenting their own solo anthems throughout the year. This group participates in the summer choir camp and various trips and choir festivals throughout the year.

Mallets
Our three octave youth bell choir is for children and young adults from grades 5 through 12. Rudimentary musical skills are required for participation. This choir will focus on beginning bell techniques, intermediate rhythms and music reading. They will play at several worship services throughout the year. There is an 11 person limit. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. and regular attendance is required.

Quartet
Drawn from members of the Chancel Choir, the Quartet provides music for the 10:30 a.m. service each week. Rehearsing Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 7:30 p.m., emphasis is on a cappella singing and occasional solo work