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Vocal Choirs
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Joyful Noise
Joyful Noise is our children’s choir and is open to all singers ages 6-11. Joyful Noise rehearses on Sundays from 10:30am to 11:00am.
Handbell Choir
The FPC Chancel Handbell Choir is an amazing ensemble that enhances our services of worship each month from September to June. They prepare magnificent arrangements for 5 Octave Bell Choir as well as hymn accompaniments to enhance congregational singing. The Ensembles consists of 12 regular members and a roster of substitutes. All are volunteers from our church community and beyond. Rehearsals are held weekly on Thursday nights from 6:30-7:45PM. The Bell Choir participates in many services of worship throughout the year and most notably on Christmas Eve and Easter. Additionally, the Chancel Bell Choir performs with other bell choirs from the tri-state area at the Hudson Valley Handbell Festival each spring. All are welcome…beginners and experienced ringers! For more information contact Valerie Shondel, Director of Music valerie@firstprescaldwell.org.
Music for Youth at FPC
Music for youth at FPC includes our yearly Christmas Musical held in December. This is an opportunity for children in the community from ages 3 to 17 to be a part of this wonderful tradition. The participants will rehearse beginning in November under the direction of Sarah Social.
Contemporary Music Ministry
The FPC Contemporary Music Ministry leads worship during our weekly Contemporary Service. Drawing from popular Christian music, guitars, vocals, keyboard and percussion inspire and move the congregation in worship. Those interested in playing in the service should contact the Worship Leader, Scott Westenberger at scott@firstprescaldwell.org.
Caldwell Broadway Arts (CBA)
Caldwell Broadway Arts (CBA) is an initiative of the FPC Music Ministry that provides programs and education for young performers, as well as outreach into the communities of North Jersey and beyond. Our programs are designed to educate and inspire young artists, as well as to bring Musical Theater Programs of the highest caliber to our area including educational programs for young aspiring artists, cabaret nights, and Broadway concerts.
This summer 2024, CBA will offer its second annual Summer Musical Theater Camp for students ages 10 through 17. The camp will run from August 5th through August 9th culminating with a showcase of student performances on August 9th. Please visit our Caldwell Broadway Arts website at www.caldwellbroadwayarts.org to learn more.