Music

Music programs are coordinated at Brookings First United Methodist Church by Brenda Hieb.

All of these musical groups are made up of volunteers who share a love of music and enjoy singing or playing instruments together as an expression of their faith. We are open to new members and extend an invitation to come join the fellowship! Perfect attendance isn't required. Rather, we hope that for most of the year it will work out for you to participate.

Adult Choir

Directed by Kelby Fode

The Adult Choir is available for High School and College students, as well as adults. Rehearsals are Wednesday at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary. Childcare is available, but call ahead. The group prepares music for worship three Sundays a month and prepare longer works at Christmas and Easter.

Praise Team

Directed by Teresa Person

The Praise Team is open for College students and adults. They rehearse on Thursdays at 8:15 PM in the Sanctuary. Child care is available, but call ahead. The Praise Team plans and leads worship at both services, one Sunday a month.

Bell Choirs

Jubilee Ringers - College and Adults. Rehearsal on Monday at 7:00 PM. Directed by Brenda Hieb.

Joyful Noise Handbells - College and Adults. Rehearsal on Wednesday from 5:15 - 6:00 PM. Child Care available, but call ahead. Directed by Brenda Hieb.

Chiming Children - Grades 3-5, using choir chimes. Rehearsal on the same Wednesdays as the Good News Bearers meet from 4:00 - 4:30 PM. Directed by Brenda Hieb.

Tintinnabulation - Grades 6-8. Rehearsal is on Wednesday from 4:35-5 PM. Directed by Brenda Hieb.

High School Bell Choir - High School. Rehearsal is Wednesday 6:15 - 7:00 PM. Directed by Lynette Smith.

Organists
M.K. Huggins
Joan Riessen

Brass Ensemble

The Brass Ensemble is for anyone High School aged or up. They plan music as requested for specific services.
Contact Brenda Hieb for information.

Sunday School Singers

All children and youth through the 6th grade sing together with their age group for 15 minutes each Sunday as part of the Sunday School program. Led by volunteers, they focus on a variety of age appropriate music, paying attention to Sunday School curriculum themes and seasons of the church year. They will share some of their music from time to time in worship services.

Musical Production

An opportunity for students grades 3 - 8 to prepare and perform a longer work. Generally meet on Sunday afternoons for 10 weeks after Christmas and present the musical at both worship services on a selected Sunday. Musicals done in the recent past include The Tale of Three Trees, Oh Jonah, Rescue in the Night, and The Slingshot Heard 'Round the World.

Solos, Duets, and Family Ensembles

If you have something to offer musically, we want to know about it. This congregation appreciates a wide variety of musical styles and we encourage the involvement of many.

Contact Brenda Hieb for more information.