Opportunities to make music at First Parish Church are abundant and varied.  Nearly every service is enhanced by the contributions of at least one of our three choirs, described below.  Soloists and instrumentalists from the FPC community are also warmly encouraged to contribute their talents to worship services.  From bagpipes to African drums to solo bass, we strive to make full use of the wealth of musical talent represented within the FPC congregation.  Playing in church is a unique and rewarding experience, and a generous gesture that is deeply appreciated by the congregation. A number of less formal music-making opportunities are offered throughout the year, such as Christmas caroling, Family Music Night, winter jam sessions, and the campfire sing-a-long on the annual canoe trip.

FPC Concert Series Local and international artists perform in a series of three or four concerts each year.  Concerts are generally held on Sunday afternoons, followed by a reception.  Concerts are open to the public.     FPC Coffee House The FPC Coffee House provides an informal setting for musicians to perform at FPC. Coffee House events are typically held in the evening and are open to the public.

Adult Choir (highschool-aged +)
Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 PM, Sanctuary
Suzie Reine, Director
Weekly rehearsals are designed to be fun, stimulating, and challenging.  Our repertoire spans eight centuries and represents a variety of languages, cultures, and musical styles.  The choir sings for services approximately three times a month, and have sung in recent years for special services such as ordinations and interfaith services.  New members are always welcome!  Absolutely no experience is required.

Youth Choir (grades 4-12, unchanged voices)               
Thursdays, 4:00-4:55 PM, Hall
Suzie Reine, Director
FPC’s Youth Choir is a spirited group of youth who love to sing.  Rehearsals are designed to be both fun and challenging, with a wide variety of music.  Youth Choir members develop skills in reading music, sight-singing, intonation, foreign languages, singing in parts, and basic vocal production. 

The Youth Choir rehearses weekly and sings for services at least once a month.  Highlights of recent years include singing for Vespers, joining other area youth choirs at the annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, and a collaboration with the New School Singers of Cambridge, MA. 

FPC’s Youth Choir is open to the greater community.  Singers need not be members of FPC in order to join the Youth Choir, but must be committed to attending weekly rehearsals and all appearances of the Youth Choir in services.  New members are very welcome!  No experience is necessary.

Junior Choir (grades K-3)                                                
Sundays, 9:15-9:50 AM, Vestry
Pat Sorn, Director
Rehearsals are fun and relaxed, with a comfortable, non-threatening atmosphere.  Through a variety of singing and rhythm games, we explore our voices and learn songs.  The Junior Choir sings for services at least once a month.  New members are always welcome!! 

Instrumentalists
We strive to make full use of the wealth of musical talent represented within the FPC congregation.  We are happy to feature singers and instrumentalists in one of the music slots of a Sunday morning service or at one of the monthly Vespers services.  Playing in church is a unique and rewarding experience, and a generous gesture that is deeply appreciated by the congregation.

FPC Jazz Ensemble
 2nd Mondays, 7:30 PM, Vestry
Roy Miller, Coordinator
FPC is extremely lucky to have its own resident jazz ensemble!  Consisting of a core rhythm group of drums, piano, bass, and guitar, the ensemble is regularly joined by other instrumentalists on an ad hoc basis.  They treat the congregation to inspired jazz music by playing for services and other community events throughout the year.
The Jazz Ensemble invites all interested musicians to attend their rehearsals.  Rehearsals are open, and run something like a structured open mike, using a song book of jazz standards.  Regular monthly rehearsals are supplemented by occasional additional rehearsals, scheduled via an email contact list. 

FPC Drums! (all ages)                                                      
1st Sunday, 11:45 AM, Sanctuary
3rd Friday, 7:00 PM, Vestry
Peter Fiske and Bruce Ishikawa, Facilitators
FPC Drums! is FPC’s newest ensemble.  Meetings include free improvisation in the style of a drum circle, as well as rhythmic practice and rehearsals for music to be played in church.  All are welcome – no experience necessary!  Bring your own instrument, or use one from FPC’s growing collection.