FPC Choristers is an exciting pilot program for students in 4th grades and above to learn and grow in the Christian faith through music. Through this afterschool program, participants have the chance to develop their musicianship and theory skills while leading in worship alongside our Sanctuary choir twice a month.

Objectives and Program Highlights

In this pilot program, choristers will:

• Grow in the Christian faith through the words we sing, worship we lead, and relationships we build.
• Learn musicianship and theory: build a foundation for higher-level music-making in high school, college, and beyond.
• Explore the church’s rich musical heritage, singing music written over the past 400 years alongside professional musicians.
• Make friends! Build teamwork, fellowship, and community with peers.
• Foster leadership skills and confidence in public speaking.
• Serve the community through varied singing opportunities.

Sunday Commitment

Choristers will commit to singing in worship twice a month, leading primarily at the 8:30 a.m. worship service. Call time is 8:00 a.m. Rehearsals and worship dates will follow the academic calendar.

Interested in Choristers?

Here's what you need to know:

• Choristers can be in 4th-12th grade. Since the chorister program is currently a treble-only choir, male choristers can participate until their voices change.
• The pilot program begins in September 2024 and concludes at Christmas 2024.
• Tuition costs are covered by FPC for choristers who commit to regular worship leadership.
• Choristers are required to attend at least one rehearsal each week and on called Sundays. Choristers are welcome to attend as many available rehearsal days as desired. Planned absences should be cleared with the director as early as possible.
• Rehearsals are held Monday and Thursday of each week.
• Each rehearsal is in session from 3:15-5:15 p.m. Late attendees may arrive from other schools or from Music Academy lessons before 4:10 rehearsal component starts. 
• Rehearsal Schedule
  3:15-3:30 Arrival and snack time
  3:30-4:10 Homework time or music theory for younger students
  4:10-4:40 Rehearsal 
• This chorister pilot program is led by Joey Fala.