Music is an integral part of worship at First Church and an opportunity for all to lift their voices in praise of God. The music program includes choirs for adults and children, singing and ringing handbells. Congregational hymn singing is inspired by the accompaniment of our two magnificent pipe organs. Candlelit evening services, sung by the First Church Choir, provide meditative moments in the midst of our busy lives. The congregational concerts and other special programs extend an invitation to the greater Columbus community to be nourished by the gift of music in First Church's majestic space.
First Church Choir
The adult choir sings at the 11 a.m. service each Sunday from September to June. Rehearsals are held in the second floor choir room on Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., and on Sunday morning before the worship service. The choir alternates singing from the gallery or the chancel, depending on the service of the day. Professional section leaders assist the musicianship and sound as the choir explores five centuries of great choral music.
Treble Choir
The Treble Choir is for boys and girls in grades 1-8 who like to sing and take part in the worship life of First Church. Rehearsals take place in the choir room each Sunday at 9 a.m. Choristers in the choir develop their singing voices and music reading skills, learn about the church and the liturgical seasons and explore hymnody from the 6th century to the present and the music of other cultures.
Gallery Ringers
The Gallery Ringers is a handbell choir for adults. Rehearsals are on Thursdays, 6:15-7:15 p.m. The choir performs during Sunday worship and at special services. Membership is open to those with some music reading ability.