New Season of MusicSenior Choir (vocal) will resume rehearsing Wednesday, September 9th at 7:30 pm.
We meet in the basement library. All are welcome! It's a great way to
worship God and give of your time. Call Laurie for more information
503-338-6190.
The Handbell Choir of First Lutheran will begin the new season on Wednesday, September 9th at 5:00
pm in the balcony of the sanctuary. We need more ringers to keep the
choir going! If you are interested or want more information, please
talk to Laurie at 503-338-6190.
 Music Ministry at First Lutheran Church
The purpose of the Music Ministry at First Lutheran Church is to praise God with a Joyful Noise!
All are encouraged to participate in the music of worship in some
way, either in the music groups or in special music opportunities and
especially with the congregational singing! Contact music
director, Laurie Drage, for more information… dragesL@gmail.com (503) 791-5917.
Music Groups:
Senior Choir:
for high school age through adult. We meet on Wednesday nights at
7:30pm, Sept. – May. The choir leads the congregational singing
and performs anthems at most of the church services.
Handbell Choir:
for all ages, (depends on the ability to read). We meet in the
church balcony (no elevator access) on Wednesday afternoons at 5pm,
(Sept – May). Practices are usually an hour long. You need
strong wrists and a sense of rhythm to play bells. There are
immediate openings!
 Ensemble
Ensemble is an instrumental group that plays on alternate Sundays. The
ensemble group typically consists of keyboard or piano, cello, guitars
and other instruments. In addition to performing at Sunday services,
the group also performs at special events in the church and community.
Worship:
The First Lutheran Church Ensemble is made up of piano, bass, guitar
and drums, all acoustic with amplification. The ensemble
accompanies the congregational singing with contemporary Christian
music in an alternate worship format. The Ensemble plays on the
2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays of each month. On the 1st and 3rd Sundays, worship features our
16 rank Balcom and Vaughn pipe organ (No. 873, 1990) with familiar,
classic hymns and liturgy from the newest ELCA Worship Hymnbook. |
