Music - FCC Bristol

Choirs:   Adult Choir - Bell Choir - Him Singers - Junior Choir - Cherub Choir
Special Programs:   Candlelight Lessons and Carols - Concerts by Scott Lamlein
Instruments:   Casavant Pipe Organ - Pianos

Adult Choir
Adults grade 9 and up

"This chair can be yours!"
Aside from having the most comfortable seats in the sanctuary, our Adult Choir provides the primary musical leadership for our Sunday worship service each week. We work hard and have fun and fellowship together at our weekly rehearsal, learning powerful and prayerful music that moves us; this is what brings such a strong spiritual presence to the music that is presented on Sunday. No exprerience is necessary sitting next to an experienced singer is a great way to learn! Contact Scott if you would like to give it a try!
Rehearsal: Thursdays 7:30-9:00, auditorium; Sundays 9:00, sanctuary

Bell Choir
Adults grade 9 and up

Handbell ringing is a wonderful artform and brings a very special and different dimension to our worship time. Learning to ring handbells requires commitment, teamwork, and fun - and this group evidences all of these traits in their playing! If you would like to learn how to ring, beginner training is available. Contact Scott for more info.
Rehearsal: Thursdays 6:30-7:15, sanctuary; monthly Sunday presentations

The Him Singers
Adult Men grade 9 and up

Our church has had a long tradition of great music for male voices. The Him Singers rehearse twice before singing in worship and present a rousing anthem a few times each year. David Carlson directs the Him Singers and welcomes new members. Contact Scott for more info.
Rehearsal: as needed, usually on Thursday evenings

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Junior Choir
Grades 3-8

Singing is such an important part of how we learn and express our faith. The Junior Choir learns how to take seriously their role as worship leaders, all while having fun and singing pieces of music that grow their faith. Beth Stoll directs the Junior Choir and welcomes new members. Contact Scott for more info.
Rehearsal: Sundays 11:15-noon, chapel; monthly Sunday presentations

Cherub Choir
Age 3 - Grade 2

Their called Cherubs, because they are like little angels! These littlest music-makers in our church are encouraged to express themselves and sing praise to God from the youngest of ages. Jena Doolittle directs the Cherub Choir and welcomes new members. Contact Scott for more info.
Rehearsal: Sundays 11:15-11:30, chapel; periodic Sunday presentations

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Special Events

First Choir
Adults grade 9 and up
First Choristers
Grades 4-8

Our two festival choirs are currently preparing for our Candlelight Lessons and Carols.

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Instruments

Casavant Pipe Organ
2 manuals, 24 ranks, 1224 pipes, built in 1977

	Grand-Orgue (bottom keyboard)
8'	Montre
8'	Flute à Cheminee
4'	Prestant
4'	Flute à Fuseau
2'	Flute à Bec
2 2/3'	Cornet II
1 1/3'	Fourniture IV

	Recit (upper keyboard)
8'	Bourdon
8'	Viole Celeste
4'	Principal Conique
2'	Doublette
2/3'	Cymbale III
8'	Trompette
	Tremblant

	Pedale
16'	Soubasse
8'	Octave Basse
8'	Bourdon
4'	Basse de Chorale
2'	Mixture II
16'	Basson

Pianos

Our church facility is blessed with a number of fine pianos. Currently there are three grand pianos in the Auditorium, two by Steinway, and one by Mason & Hamlin; each has its own unique and beautiful tone. The chapel houses a Steinway upright piano. The sanctuary piano is a unique piano, built in the 1920's by the Mason & Hamlin firm. Donated by the Barnes family, this piano has a completely refurbished and usable player mechanism, which allows the piano to "play itself" from an extensive library of piano rolls.