Vocal Ensembles

Ensembles

At First Madison, we see our vocal ensembles as a vital key to our future. Further, our ensembles will give the music ministry many opportunities to go to other churches and venues to sing and lead worship as part of our emphasis on missions. Rehearsals vary, depending on the schedule of the members of the ensemble. Ensemble leaders and accompanists are always needed as well. If you are interested in accompanying, leading, or singing in an ensemble, please call the Music Ministry office at 601.812.8361, ext. 213, or email Music Associate Greg Kinsley, ensemble coordinator, at gkinsley@fbcmadison.org.

Praise Team

The First Madison Praise Team is an auditioned small group consisting of a soprano, alto, tenor, and worship leader. There are multiple praise teams that serve on a monthly basis at First Madison. The primary function of each praise team is to serve as worship leaders and vocal models for the congregation and choir during worship services. Therefore, musical preparation is a vital aspect of this ministry. The Praise Teams rehearse on Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm in the Sanctuary. Praise Team members only rehearse on Wednesday evenings during the months in which they are scheduled to sing on Sunday mornings.

Praise teams are re-auditioned approximately every six months to allow for new people to rotate in, or to allow veterans to rotate out on a temporary basis. Everyone must re-audition with the Minister of Music and Praise Team Coordinator during this period. The audition will be one or two prepared pieces where each person prepares their voice part. At the audition, you will be combined with other persons singing other parts so as to see your ability to carry your own part as well as to see how your voice blends with others. Veteran praise team members are not given a pass for auditions, nor are they guaranteed a position for the new six-month period. Praise team members are to always be a Christian example and light for Christ, regardless of whether they are on or off of the platform.

At First Madison, we consider our Praise Teams to be vital to the future of our church and its worship. If you are interested in serving on a Praise Team, please call the Music Ministry office at 601.812.8361, ext. 213, or by email at jwest@fbcmadison.org.