Music Ministry

Music is an integral part of our worship and spiritual lives. We offer opportunities for children, youth and adults to learn and to share their musical gifts through services of worship and in fellowship with our congregation and in our community. Our volunteers come from varied musical backgrounds, ranging from semi-professional to first timers. Join us! 

Covenant Choir  Elizabeth Gulley, Director of Music     Mike Jenkins, Organist
  • Rehearsals Wednesday, 7:30-9:00 pm Aug. 23 – May  
  • Open to all adults and interested youth - Experience helpful, but not necessary 
  • Sings for 11:00 a.m. worship most Sundays
  • Sings a major choral work once a year
  • Sings in FPC church fellowship functions & community
Contemporary Worship Band -   Alek Ottaway, Worship Leader 
  • Opportunities for Singers & Instrumentalists 
  • Sings & Plays each Sunday for 9 am Contemporary Service
  • Intergenerational 
  • Weekly Rehearsals
Youth Choir   Elizabeth Gulley, Director 

Rehearsals Sunday, 5:15-6:00 pm (September thru April)

  • Youth grades 6th through 12th 
  • Bi-annual musical, Choir festival trips
  • Sings for Sunday morning worship 3-4 times a year  
 Chapel Choir        Elizabeth Gulley, Director 
  • Rehearsals Wednesday, 6:30-7:15 pm September - April
  • Children grades 2nd through 5th  
  • Exposure to a variety of musical styles and concepts 
  • Participate in annual musical and/or Christmas Pageant 
  • Participate in worship services
Cherub Choir        Deborah Brown & Daphne Roberson, Directors 
  • Rehearsals Sunday, 5:15-6:00 p.m. September  - Palm Sunday
  • Children grades K-1st 
  • Introduces basic music skill through instruments, movement and singing 
  • Sings in worship services two to three times per year 
Memorial Handbell Choir Elizabeth Gulley, Director 
  • Rehearsals Wednesdays, 5:15-6:00 p.m. September - May
  • Adult and Senior High Members
  • Music Experience is most helpful
  • Participates in worship four times a year
  • Performs in community & attends handbell festivals 
 Youth Handbell Choir  Elizabeth Gulley, Director
  • Rehearsals Sundays 4:15 – 5:00  September - April
  • Youth Members grades 6th through 12th
  • Playing other instruments for worship services & community
  • Music reading experience helpful but not required 
Chapel Chimes  Kendra Biddle, Director
  • Rehearsals on Sundays 5:15-6:00 p.m. Begins September - April
  • Open to grades 2nd through 6th  as spots are available
  • Learns ringing techniques & music for worship
  • Worship participation three times a year
Summer Choir  Elizabeth Gulley, Director
  • June through mid-August
  • Sunday rehearsals at 10:15 a.m. for 11:00 a.m. worship
  • Open to anyone aged 16+ 
Other Activities 

  • Church-wide Talent Night

  • Intergenerational Musicals
  • Montreat Worship and Music Conference 
  • Instrumental opportunities for amateur players
  • Scottish heritage events
  • Annual choral Christmas concert by Bel Canto Company Host touring university & college choirs