Music
The Sanctuary Choir
The Sanctuary Choir practices Wednesday evenings
It is a joy to sing in our Sanctuary Choir of approximately 25-30 singers from all ages and walks of life. Some of us are very talented with beautiful voices while others of us can’t read music, but all of us enjoy sharing our time and talents with one another and God. Our core group is very dedicated,faithful and who minister to each other as well as the congregation.
After the Wednesday night meal and Bible study, we rehearse our music and sing for the Sunday morning service. Our music is various styles from classical to contemporary, always with the goal of glorifying God while enhancing the worship experience for those in the congregation.
The majority of our rehearsal time is spent preparing music for Sunday morning worship services, however, we also enjoy presenting special musical services throughout the year including but not limited to a cantata or musical drama each Easter and Christmas.
The Sanctuary Choir is a close-knit community of faith whose members are blessed with a love of singing and a desire to serve the church as musical messengers. Prior to the closing of our choir practice, we share our concerns and joys of the week, praying for our concerns and each other. We feel fortunate to have such a loving, caring choir family.
Anyone who feels called to share his or her musical talent is invited to join this very special musical group
Handbells
Chancel Bell Choir
The bells began ringing at First Cumberland Presbyterian church for the first time in 1988 when we purchased three octave set of Schlmweich hand bells. After teaching the basics of bell ringing to interested people from our congregation, the Chancel Bell Choir was established and soon began playing for worship services. The hand bells were given in memory of Marshall Anderson, a long time member.
We’ve come a long way over the past several years. We now have a very accomplished group of ringers who play music which incorporates the latest trends in hand bell techniques. The Chancel Bell Choir plays frequently during at the Sunday morning worship services at the church during the fall, winter, and spring.
From time to time, our ringers join forces with the organist, pianist, and choir in presenting special hymn arrangements which are always well received by the congregation.
The Chancel Bell Choir have played at some events in Murfreesboro and have also attended several joint community bell program in Murfreesboro and Nashville.
Worship itself is a purpose which has two main components – the spoken word and music. Music must stir the listener’s emotions in order to be meaningful. With the sheer beauty of their unique expression, hand bells do this through both sight and sound. Whether it’s one ringer, four ringers, or a choir of twelve, hand bells certainly enhance worship, appealing to the religious emotions inherent in all of us.
Meet the Music Director
Keith Brown is our Director of Music and Keyboardist. You can read more about him here