Music Ministry

Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the lord, all the earth! -Psalm 96:1

The Music Ministry encourages children, youth, and adults to make a joyful noise unto the Lord.

The music ministry at First Presbyterian offers opportunities for all ages and ranges of musical interest and talent. There are vocal choirs and a hand bell choir for all ages. Join us in singing and ringing praises to God at First Presbyterian. The ability to read music is not necessary – just a desire to share God’s wonderful gift of music with others!

Listed below are brief descriptions of each choir and their rehearsal date and time.

Music Downloads

MP3 files of recent songs from our choirs

Cantata Sunday, Dec 12, 2006
A Festival of Lesson and Carols by Hal H. Hopson
Comfort, Comfort, O My People
Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
There Is No Rose
From A Distant Home

Chancel Choir:
Joy in the Morning [Sleeth]
A Living Sacrafice [Berry]
The Lord's Prayer - Soloist: Peter Lanigan [Malotte]
Lift Up Your Eyes - Soloist: Ken Nickel [Medema/Kelly]
Halle, Halle

Bell Choir:
Shine, Jesus, Shine [Kendrick]

Children's Choir:
Come Bless the Lord

Choir of Angels:
How Majestic is Your Name [Smith]

Instrumentals:
Jesus Loves Me [Bock] piano: Sara Frederick

Music Sunday - June 8th

The annual Music Sunday will be on June 8th during morning worship. This year’s service will have the message of hope for years to come as we continue to celebrate the church’s 175th anniversary.
Music Sunday will feature the Chancel Choir, members of the Hand Bell Choir, Children’s Choir, and Youth Choirs. Please stay tuned for further important details for this musical event.

Hear Ye Hear Ye!

Special announcement: The song “Joyful, Joyful” from the film "Sister Act" will be performed at First Presbyterian Church - Boonton, on Sunday, June 1st, during 10am morning worship as part of the celebration of the church’s 175th anniversary.

Any interested and available singers are more than welcome to participate by attending Thursday evening choir rehearsals at 7:30pm. Because there are so many people that will be involved in the piece, there will be additional rehearsals prior to the actual morning of the service. Additional rehearsals are as follows (all will occur in the church sanctuary):
  • Saturday, May 17th 10am-12pm
  • Thursday, May 29th 8pm-9:30pm
  • Sunday, June 1st 9am (prior to the 10am service)
Please let Sarah know by Tuesday, May 13th if you are willing and interested to join in this ‘joyful’ musical celebration!

Adult Chancel Choir

The Adult Chancel Choir is a friendly, cheerful, and dedicated group of adult volunteer singers who meet to rehearse every Thursday evening from 7:30pm to 9:00pm from September through early June. The Adult Chancel Choir provides musical leadership at the 10am Sunday service as well as special worship services throughout the church year.

Hand Bell Choir

The Hand Bell Choir is a 3-octave hand bell ensemble, open to ringers high school age and up. This choir rehearses on bi-weekly Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30 in the choir room from mid-September through May. The Hand Bell Choir shares their gift of ringing during various worship services in Advent, Easter, and the annual Music Sunday.

Children’s Choir

The Children’s Choir is a vibrant and ever-growing group of young singers and is open to boys and girls preschool age through 6th grade. This choir sings throughout the church year during morning worship and during the Christmas Eve Family Service and during the annual spring Music Sunday. Rehearsal is every Sunday morning mid-September through May from 11:15am to 11:45am in the choir room. Parents are also welcome to attend.

Choir of Angels

The Choir of Angels is an energetic group of youth who rehearse on Sundays from 11:45am to 12:15pm in the choir room from mid-September through May. The Choir of Angels is open to youth in 7th through 9th grades. This choir sings throughout the church year during morning worship and during the Christmas Eve Family Service and during the annual spring Music Sunday.

Instrumentalists

Instrumentalists of all ages are encouraged to share their talent and abilities during any worship experience. Soloists are also used to during anthems or special music during the worship service.

Contact Information

If you are interested in of any of the above-mentioned musical ensembles or in solo opportunities, please approach the organist/choir director, Sarah Frederick, after morning worship, or by calling the church office (973-334-3535) for further information.