Fairmont Presbyterian Church

It is our goal in the Music Ministries to

bring people closer to God through Music and Praise!

Don't Miss "our production of "Godspell" August 15, 16 & 17

This summer, Meghan Wakeley, our Director of Music, and Nadia Van Dorn, our Director of Ministries for Children, Youth, and Families, will beholding Fairmont’s first Summer Theater Workshop, ending in a production of Godspell. The Workshop is open to all 7^th grade students to adults. We will focus on the life and fellowship of Jesus Christ while learning the basics of acting, singing, and theater.

--A Music Ministries Project

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On Sunday, June 29, Fairmont celebrated the retirement of Rev. David Bickett and his wife, Mary. We invited special guest musicians, Forte, to sing at our 10:30 service, and during the reception held for the Bicketts. Forte was formed in the summer of 2002 at a chorus rehearsal of the Southern Gateway Chorus. Forte is the current 3rd place quartet of the Johnny Appleseed District of The Barbershop Harmony Society. Singing tenor is Jim Koch. He has been a member of southern Gateway since 1965. Ernie Blevins is the lead singer. Ernie has been a member of the Southern Gateway since 1998. Todd Farrow is the x-tenor singing baritone. Todd has been singing barbershop since the fall of 2000 with the Southern Gateway Chorus. Finishing the quartet is the bass singer Terry Healey. Terry has been a member of southern Gateway since 1979.

Forte

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Chancel Choir

Thursday’s, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

　　Music Room

"O come, let us sing unto the LORD:

let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.

Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving,

and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms."

　Psalms 95:1-2

In our Chancel Choir, you will find the opportunity to

explore a relationship with God and Jesus Christ through music.

The Chancel Choir sings a large variety of music, from contemporary to classical.

No experience or music reading skills required, but a desire to worship through singing is needed!

Chancel Bells

Thursday’s, 6:30 pm to 7:30 p.m.
Music Room

Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:

Sing forth the honor of his name: make his praise glorious.

Psalms 66:1

In the Chancel Bells, you will experience the thrill of ringing bells to the Glory of God.

We are a mixture of beginners and proficient players, but music reading is a necessity to join.

Youth Worship

For grades 7th - 12th, this is a time of intimate worship and praise for the youth of Fairmont. Lead by our Praise and Worship leader and Nadia VanDorn, the youth will learn to speak and listen to God in a meaningful way. Presbyterian Youth Connection (PYC) Dinner and Program will follow.

Children's Choirs

11:45 to 12:15 am

in the Choir Room

Jesus said: "Let the children come unto me!" Luke 18:16

*Children’s Choir Group I*

*Children’s Choir Group II

We offer two Children’s Choirs, in order to serve the Children that attend each Worship service offered at Fairmont. The Children sing at their services along with learning how to play rhythm instruments, pray, and praise through song. The Children’s Choirs combine twice a year for our Family Christmas Eve service, and in the spring.

Praise Band

Thursdays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Fellowship Hall

Instrumental Opportunities

Here at Fairmont, we have a large variety of talented and passionate musicians who share their gift of music with the church.

(l to r) Ben, Stephen, and Geoff Vining

Baritone

Dave Keenan - Baritone

Not only is our organist, Judy Bede, an accomplished musician, but her son Gerrod is as well!! Gerrod will play his trumpet for special occasions for the church and is always a wonderful addition to the worship!

Trumpet

Gerrod Bede - trumpet

Here at Fairmont, our musicians are involved in a lot more than just Choir!

Here we have some of our members at the Women of Fairmont Winter Gathering

Barb Shinn Chancel Choir andChancel Bells & Sandy Vining Chancel Bells	Meghan Wakeley Director of Music Ministries & Ann Diller Chancel Bells	Helen Watkins Chancel Choir
Dee Harvey Chancel Choir and Chancel Bells		Judy Dunlope Chancel Choir and Music Librarian
Max Schneider (second from right), Chancel Choir	Here are some of our members at the Men’s Lenten Breakfast	Charlie Chamberlain (right), Chancel Choir

Jenny Fiden, Chancel Bells	Some of our members even work in the Church! (with Fairmont Preschooler’s)	Pam Cox, Chancel Bells

Here at Fairmont, we also like to expand our knowledge of music through study and Master Classes. Margaret Dill, Director of Sinclair Handbell Concert Choir, leads a Master Class

Websites

Here you can find some helpful websites we use in our Music Ministries, plus some of our members’ websites!

http://www.agehr.org/

*Ohio is in Area V*

*if you’re looking for a particular hymn, or just need to hear an old favorite, this website is very helpful!

*http://www.cyberhymnal.org/

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Where FAITH takes flight.......