Vocal Choirs

First Presbyterian Church has four choirs that offer singing opportunities for anyone starting from age four. The Chancel Choir sings each Sunday at the 8:30am service. The Cherub, Calvin and Youth Choirs sing at least once a month.

Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir, led by Lee J. Afdahl, meets every Thursday evening from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. Any adult is welcome to participate in Chancel Choir. Each year the choir combines with our church orchestra to present Lessons and Carols in December and another major cantata work later in the year.

Youth Choir
Youth Choir, led by Lee J. Afdahl, is open to any middle and high school student who loves to sing. Youth Choir meets every Wednesday at 5:15 pm  to 6:00 pm. Youth Choir sings in church at least once a month. The choir also combines with the Chancel Choir on Lessons and Carols and presents a special Youth Music Sunday service in the spring.
Annually, the choir takes a tour with the youth handbells to various parts of the country. Their most recent tour took them to La Porte, Indiana and Chicago, Illinois. The choirs led worship at the First Presbyterian Church in La Porte and at The Moorings in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Calvin Choir
Calvin Choir, led by Jennifer Taylor, is open to any child in grades 2 to 5 and meets on Sundays, 10:30 am to 11:15 am. The choir rehearses in preparation for singing in worship each month.

Cherub Choir
Cherub Choir, led by Mary Beth Hoover, is for children ages 4-first grade. The children meet weekly on Sundays  at 10:30 am to 11:15 am. The children learn anthems that they present in worship almost once a month. The children also learn music fundamentals, play games and have a lot of fun.