Youth Handchimes -
Practice makes perfect. Our young handchimers make a joyful noise unto the Lord

CHANCEL CHOIR
The choir serves as the primary vocal ensemble at FCC. The choir sings music of all styles and genres. The choir also prepares and presents the annual Christmas Cantata in the fall and a special concert in the Spring. Membership is open to anyone with a love and ability to sing. Reading music is not required. However, the ability to match pitch, and a love for making MUSIC for God is!

Handbell Choir
The handbell choir serves as the primary instrumental ensemble at FCC. They Ensemble performs throughout the year at worship and combines with the CHANCEL CHOIR in the spring for a special concert. No experience ringing necessary. Reading music is welcomed although not required for membership.

YOUTH CHORUS
This is the primary ensemble for youth in our congregation. All youth grades 1-8 are welcome to join this great group.

CANTARE!
FCC's newest ensemble, comprised of all of our hired music personnel, primarily sings early a cappella music written for chamber choirs. Cantare! performs in worship throughout the year and in special events. Membership is open to all hired music personnel, scholarship singers, and more advanced volunteers

Rehearsal Schedule:
Chancel Choir- W 7pm-8:30pm
Cantare!- W 8:30-9:00
Handbell Ensemble- Sun. 11:45am-1pm
Youth Chorus- TBD

FIRST CHRISTIAN MUSIC DEPARTMENT PRESENTS
CONCERT SERIES Season 1 2010-2011 Fall Announcement
RECITAL: LORIN KIRK, SOPRANO
Soprano Lorin Kirk opens the inaugural season of the concert series with a program of music from a variety of composers. Lorin is a candidate for the Bachelor of Music degree in choral music education at Lamar Univeristy. In 2009, she was chosen to participate in the American Institute of Musical Studies' summer program in Graz, Austria and has been a featured soprano soloist in Houston and Beaumont. Lorin was most recently a scholarship singer at Trinity United Methodist Church in Beaumont.
AUGUST 24, 2010 5 P.M.
AN EVENING OF COLLABORATIVE KEYBOARDS: JUSTIN J. WEST AND DARRELL OLGES IN RECITAL
WORKS FOR ORGAN AND PIANO DUO
Organist Darrell Olges joins pianist Justin West in an evening of wonderful music written for collaborative keyboards. Featured works include Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 11 in F major and Joel Raney's Symphony of Spirituals.
A very special preview performance will happen the week before in Houston at Sherman Clay PianoMax.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 7:00 P.M. * SHERMAN CLAY PIANOMAX, 7530 FM 1960 W Houston, Texas 77070 (across from Willowbrook Mall)
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010 7:30 P.M. FCC SANCTUARY
THE JESUS GIFT: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS
CHANCEL CHOIR with Hand Bell Ensemble, Cantare!, and guests
The music department will be performing a very special evening of holiday tunes. The Chancel Choir, Hand Bell Ensemble, Cantare! and very special instrumental and vocal guests will collaborate to usher in the Christmas season with music that is sure to entertain, delight, and inspire.
Guest instrumentalists and vocalists will appear at the Saturday night performance ONLY.
DECEMBER 4, 2010 7:30 PM
DECEMBER 5, 2010 10:30 AM (ABRIDGED)