The Chancel Choir sings weekly at the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Our diverse repertoire includes classical, traditional, hymns, spirituals, and newly composed sacred works. Each year the Chancel Choir also presents two significant offerings of sacred choral music. No audition is necessary for the Chancel Choir, just a committed desire to serve and glorify God through music. Childcare is available during rehearsals.

Several times each year, there will be an opportunity to sing with a Small Ensemble selected from the Chancel Choir. Groups may include a women’s ensemble, a men’s ensemble, a mixed octet, or another combination of voices. These groups will rehearse in four to six week intervals during the year, times to be announced.

This adult Handbell Choir offers an opportunity to perform a very special and beautiful kind of music. Our choir consists of 5 octaves of hand bells and 3 octaves of hand chimes. The choir practices every Wednesday during the school year. During the summer, small groups meet and perform ensemble works. The choir performs intermediate to advanced repertoire, and some note-reading is important. Membership is open to high school students and adults, and new members are always welcome.

Play loudly on musical instruments, on harps and lyres
and cymbals, to raise sounds of joy. 1 Chron. 15:16

There is a place for YOU
in the music ministry of First Presbyterian!
For more information about our program, or to provide feedback on our site, please contact Laura Ballard, Director of Music Ministries at lballard@ fpcsumter.org or 773-3814.