Music Ministry at FUMC is led by the Director of Music Ministries,
Dominick Giaquinto.
"The primary purpose of our
music ministry is to enrich worship as a church community by providing musical
leadership and encouraging participation by the congregation. The choir leads
the congregation’s sung prayer and provides choral music in a variety of styles
in order to create more prayerful worship."
Dominick Giaquinto
In addition, FUMC sponsors a
Concert Series that brings nationally
and internationally known organists, musicians, choral groups and
vocalists to Schenectady. The Concert Series is free and open to
the public.
The Chancel Choir, pictured below, rehearses on Thursday evenings
at 7:15 pm to 9:00 pm. They sing every Sunday during Worship from
September through June. For information on joining the
choir, contact Dominick Giaquinto at (518) 374-4403.
The Bell Choir that participates in several worship services during the year. Here is a picture of the bell choir during rehearsal. They rehearse on Wednesdays at 6:45 PM. For information on joining the Bell Choir, contact Dominick Giaquinto at (518) 374-4403.
Many members of the Chancel Choir and Bell Choir share their musical talents throughout the year.
Professional Musicians and talented young people play during special worship services and in the summer.
As part of FUMC's 200th Celebration events, the Music Ministry has
had a new organ composition written by Steve Best. It was first
played at the Open House in September. The piece, entitled,
"Celebration!" is available at no charge and can be downloaded at the
following site.
http://www.evensongmusic.net/celebration.html