We seek to praise the Almighty by giving each person who feels God's call an opportunity to share their musical gifts in vocal, handbell, or instrumental ensembles. We also strive to praise God in as wide a variety of repertoire as possible, ranging from unaccompanied spirituals to major works accompanied by full orchestra.
Our handbell ensemble rings at worship and participates in the annual West Texas Handbell Festival. Our fully-graded children's choir program shares their gifts at worship, and presents Christmas and spring musicals. If you wish to receive more information, or would like to become involved in the music ministry, please contact at 432.684.7821.
February 11
7:00 p.m. First Presbyterian will host the Vienna Boys Choir, the internationally-known ensemble which makes its’ second Midland appearance. This concert is sponsored by the Midland-Odessa Symphony and Chorale, and is a ticketed event. For more information, please visit the MOSC website at mosc.org, or call 563-0921 for tickets.
February 15
7:00 a.m. Our Sanctuary choir will join with the Choir of Tru-Lite Fellowship to sing for the Midland Prayer Breakfast, at the Midladn Center. This year’s speaker is Don Piper, author of 90 Minutes in Heaven.
February 18
The Agape Ringers will be participating in the annual West Texas Handbell Festival, which will be held at First United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 18. You are invited to join the ringers for the closing concert at 3:00 p.m. For more information, please contact the music ministry office, at
Sanctuary Choir
The Sanctuary Choir is the principal ensemble for the 11:00 Traditional Worship service, and is open to all singers in grades 9 through adults of all musical experiences. (Click here to view a video of our choir.) The Choir, which rehearses each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the choir room, offers repertoire from many traditions accompanied by a variety of instrumental forces, and has presented works ranging from the Ninth Symphony of Beethoven to the Sacred Concert of Duke Ellington. Touring, the Sanctuary Choir has sung in Edinburgh’s St. Giles Cathedral, Canterbury Cathedral, and in New York’s Carnegie Hall.
Agape Ringers
The Agape Ringers share their gifts both at worship and though the annual West Texas Handbell Festival. This ensemble rehearses Mondays at 11:30 a.m. in the choir room, and is open to all who wish to raise a song to God.
Jubilate
“Jubilate”, is the principal ensemble for our 8:15 worship, and rehearses during the Gathering(Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm) in the choir room. This group presents repertoire which not only enhances our worship, but literature which is crafted for each musician, regardless of current skill level, in thanksgiving and praise to God.
Children
Preschool(Celestial) Choir
Kindergarten(Cherub) Choir
First Grade(Carol) Choir
Elementary Choir—Grades 2-3
Junior Choir—Grades 4-6
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Our K-6 children's choir program shares their gifts at worship, and presents Christmas and spring musicals.
Childcare is available for all musical rehearsals.
Contact the Music Staff
If you would like to become a part of the Music Ministry at First Presbyterian, please feel free to contact any member of the music staff:
Gregory M. Pysh, Minister of Music
432.684.7821, x139
Rebecca Sawyer, Associate Director of Music
432.684.7821, x127
Carolyn Price, Children’s Choir Coordinator
432.684.7821
