Instrumental Music

Orchestra

The FBC Madison Orchestra is another of the key part of our church and its worship. Persons who play an instrument and read music are welcome to call the Minister of Music to arrange for an interview that is required for participation in the group. The interview will consist of a conversation between the individual and Minister of Music regarding spiritual matters and past musical experiences, among other things pertinent to the ensemble. Also, a brief, musical audition will take place. You must have completed the 10th grade to participate in the group.

Rehearsals for the Instrumental Ensemble are on selected Sunday afternoons from 4:45 until 5:45 in room 127. The group plays in the morning worship services generally on the first and third Sundays of the months, except in September, December, and January. In 2012, we will take the summer months off, and resume in mid-August.

At First Madison, we consider our orchestra to be vital to the future of our church. If you are interested in serving in the church orchestra, please call the Music Ministry office at 601.812.8361, ext. 213, or email tdeyton@fbcmadison.org.

Praise Band

The First Madison Praise Band consists of piano, bass, guitar, drums, keyboards, and organ, with other melodic instruments thrown in from time to time. They accompany congregational worship on Sunday mornings, as well as soloists, ensembles, and the choir. The Praise Band is an auditioned group.

Currently, we are in need of an auxiliary percussionist (playing congas, djembe, suspended cymbal, and other percussion instruments) to play regularly with the band. From time to time, we need other instrumentalists to fill in as well. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7:30 until 8:30pm in the sanctuary. If you are interested in an audition, please contact Tim Deyton at 601.856.6177, ext. 213, or email him at tdeyton@fbcmadison.org.

Handbells

Merry Bells is the name given to our Handbell Choir at First Madison. Under the direction of Mrs. Judy Hutchinson with the coordination of Dr. Debbie Norris, the Merry Bells play for our Sunday evening services about once per month. In addition, they perform at local nursing homes, hospitals and other venues periodically where they well represent Christ and our church. If you are interested in playing in the Merry Bells, please call the Music Ministry office at 601.812.8361, ext. 213, or email Judy Hutchinson at jhutchinson3@comcast.net. The Merry Bells meet throughout the school year, and take the summers off.