Music Ministry

Make Music With Us.

The music ministry at First Church is a vibrant community always looking to welcome new members! Below are a few of the opportunities to share your musical talents and
become involved.

ADULT ENSEMBLES

Sanctuary Choir is the core of our music program.
We sing Sundays throughout September-May. No audition
is required, and all adults are welcome. Additionally, we are gathering interest for a Youth Choir (6th grade through
high school students). If you’re interested, contact our Director of Music.

View Sanctuary Choir members >

Carillon Handbell Choir – We currently have one
advanced handbell choir open to adults with handbell experience. We are gathering interest for a beginner handbell choir, as well. If you’re interested, contact our Director of Music.

View Carillon Handbell Choir members >

Instrumental Ensemble – For advanced high school students and adults that play at a moderately advanced level. All band and orchestral instrumentalists are welcome.

View Instrumental Ensemble members >

CHILDREN’S & YOUTH ENSEMBLES

Children’s Choirs – For pre-K through 5th grade. This group sings monthly in worship and typically presents two musicals per year.

Children’s Handchime Choir – meets for 6 week periods throughout the year. Watch for more details.

CHORAL SCHOLARS

The First Church Choral Scholar program was established in 2008 with the intention of providing current CSU students a “scholarship” to participate in the Sanctuary Choir at First Church. Students are selected by the Director of Music & Arts each year and should be enrolled in a singing ensemble at CSU as a prerequisite. They are encouraged to be active “vocal leaders” in their sections and well-prepared musically for rehearsals and Sunday services each week. First United Methodist Church, Fort Collins and the Sanctuary Choir are proud of this collaboration with the CSU Music Department and look forward to welcoming our choral scholars each year.

View the 2024 - 2025 First Church Choral Scholars here >

Please contact our Director of Music, Nathan Payant, if you’re interested in joining any of our groups or have questions at music@fcfumc.net.