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The music program at First Presbyterian is coordinated by Dr. Beth Naegele . She has a PhD in Organ Performance from Northwestern University and is Professor of Music at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago.

Junior Choir is for children in grades 1-5 who enjoy praising the Lord in song. Rehearsals: Sunday mornings, after the children’s sermon.

Praise Ringers is for young people in grades 5 and older who have beginning to intermediate musical skills. The church owns a five-octave set of White Chapel bells. Imported from England, these bells are known for the beauty and fullness of their tone. Rehearsals: usually every other Sunday, 12:00-12:30 p.m.

Chapel Choir is for young people in grades 5 and older who like to praise the Lord with contemporary Christian music. The director is Jeff DeLay.

Impromptu Bell Choir is for adults and teens with advanced music skills. Child care is provided during rehearsals. Rehearsals: every other Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.

Westminster Choir is for high schoolers and adults. This choir participates weekly in worship from September through the end of May. The choir performs a wide variety of traditional and contemporary sacred music. Jeff DeLay is the director. Child care is provided during choir practice. Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m.

First Presbyterian Philharmonic is our church's newest music group for instrumentalists of all ages and skill levels. The directors are David Eikenberry and Beth Naegele. The Philharmonic performs on special occasions, such as the annual Advent Preparation workshop, Christmas Holiday Event, and Easter. Rehearsals: usually every other Sunday, 12:00-12:30 p.m.