Music

Music is always an integral part of worship at First United Methodist Church in Horseheads. There are many opportunities for anyone wishing to join in Chancel and Children's Choirs as well as the Bell Choir, and we always enjoy solo offerings. The church has a long history of enthusiastically supporting the "hardware" end of the music program; the pipe organ (second largest in the area), pianos, harpsichord, handbells and music library are quality components that allow the music staff great flexibility in presenting our musical offerings. The newly expanded music room means we have plenty of space, and we welcome all children and adults interested in praising God through song.

Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir provides our Sunday 10:30 worship service with anthems and special music as well as service music. The choir performs a wide range of styles of inspirational music, which can be heard from September through June. Under the direction of David Peckham, this group of adult singers ranges in age from High School students to senior citizens.

We invite all singers who might be interested in joining us to please come to one of our Wednesday evening rehearsals, in the choir room from 7:30 - 9:00pm. For more information, contact the church office at (607)739-1943 or write to Hhdsfirstumc@stny.rr.com.
Break forth into joyous song and sing praises! Psalm 98:4b

Contemporary Praise Band
This group of individuals have diverse music talents and backgrounds but blend together to join in with contemporary worship. The group plays a range of pieces from Christian pop music to hymns.

Bell Choir
The handbell choir rehearses Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 in the choir room. We prepare music for performance during Sunday services approximately once a month. There are usually openings for more performers. For more information, contact the church office at (607)739-1943 or write to Hhdsfirstumc@stny.rr.com.