Vision
Our vision is to create a community where music brings people together, transcending differences and fostering a shared experience of worship and connection.
Who we are.
Our Music Ministries bring together people of all ages, from grade school through adulthood, who are passionate about connecting deeply with each other and our congregation through the power of music.
Our team comprises of talented professional musicians and instrumentalists and volunteers
We welcome everyone, including those who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex, as well as people from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and open environment where everyone can lift their voices to praise God.
Upcoming Concerts
Check back soon for concert listings at Normal First!
Chancel Choir
Rehearsals: Wednesdays 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Performs Regularly on Sundays at 9:30am
No audition necessary
The Chancel Choir is a dedicated and talented group of singers who perform on our traditional worship service. We encourage anyone with a call and passion for singing to join us!
Contact Nander Novaes, Director of Music Ministries, nnovaes@normalfirst.org
Contemporary Music Ensemble
Rehearsals: Thursdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm
No audition necessary, but we value experience with singing or playing instruments in a praise and worship setting.
The ensemble plays a vital role in leading worship at the contemporary service on Sundays at 11:00am.
If you’re eager to share your musical gifts and help create a dynamic worship experience, we’d love to have you be part of our team.
Contact Nander Novaes, Director of Music Ministries, nnovaes@normalfirst.org
Kids @ Normal First Music
We offer an exciting music program for kids through our Kids @ Normal First Ministries. The program offers kids a chance to explore music through engaging activities and performances designed to nurture their musical talents and spiritual growth.
For details, contact Pam Shepard, Director of Children & Family Ministries, childrensministry@normalfirst.org
Instrumental Ensemble
Our Strings, Brass and Woodwind Ensembles welcome all instrumentalists with at least four (4) years of experience on their instruments. Rehearsals are scheduled as needed, and both ensembles participate in worship services twice a year during the Christmas and Easter seasons.
Contact Nander Novaes, Director of Music Ministries, nnovaes@normalfirst.org