The Music Ministry

The music ministry at The First Baptist Church of Ahoskie holds something for almost every age. We have both choral and instrumental ensembles and we have choirs for our preschoolers, children, youth, adults, and senior adults. At times, we also enjoy intergenerational ensemble experiences. There is a place for everyone, and we encourage reaching out through song.

Vocal Ensembles

Music/Missions Friends
Meet Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm
Music/Missions Friends is for our preschool and kindergarten children, ages 3-6. Andrea Glaze and Jennifer Janney lead this time of music exploration, singing, movement, missions education and just plain fun!

Children Choristers
Meet Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm
This choir is for our children in grades 1-6. Our rehearsals include vocal warm-ups, learning anthems and hymns, fun songs and activities, Orff instruments, and ringing choir chimes. Two Wednesdays per month, the hour is split between choir and the Spark missions curriculum. Children Choristers sing for worship services approximately every six weeks September - May.

Chairo
Meet Sundays 5:00-6:00pm
This new music ensemble gathers weekly to rehearse contemporary praise & worship music as well as multi-cultural/world music.  This ensemble sings occasionally for worship.  (Chairo is a transliteration of the Greek word for Rejoice!

Sanctuary Choir
Rehearses Wednesdays 7:00-8:00pm
This is the primary worship choir that sings regularly for morning worship services. They sing a variety of anthem repertoire and enjoy preparing special musical services during Advent and Holy Week. Membership is always open.

Vocal Ensemble
Rehearses Wednesdays 8:00-9:00pm
This is a select ensemble that sings once or twice a month for worship services. They enjoy a cappella repertoire and music from a variety of genres.

Instrumental Ensembles

Handbells
FBC owns two complete sets of handbells and two octaves of tone chimes which are used to provide service music and to accompany congregational singing and choir anthems.  Handbell choirs are divided into beginner, intermediate and advanced choirs.  Persons interested in ringing are encouraged to contact Rev. Thompson.

Chairo
(See also above) This choral ensemble routinely uses guitar, drums (congas, djimbes, etc.) and other melodic and percussive instruments.  If you have any interest, please contact Rev. Thompson.