Music
Music is a vital part of life at First Presbyterian Church of Austin. We believe music is not a performance, but a way to minister to those who are listening. We use music as a catalyst for deepening our connection to scripture and God. From classical concerts and fun children’s choirs to Sunday mornings that leave your feet tapping and choral music that takes your breath away. Music in this church invites you in and settles into your soul. Find your rhythm here.
If you are interested in singing, playing handbells, serving as an instrumentalist, or volunteering with the children’s program, there’s room for you in our music ministry.
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”
Sanctuary Choir
From spirituals to lyrical hymns, choral anthems to scored oratorios, our choir upholds that in the praise of God, singing is vital ministry. If you can’t get through Christmas without a cantata, we have saved a robe for you. No audition required, but music-reading skills are recommended. The sanctuary choir sings at the 10:15 am service September through May.
Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 pm Please contact Worship & Arts Director David Allen for rehearsal schedules and locations.
Music Ensembles
Our 10:15 am worship includes a mix of jazz, traditional, taizé, chamber, and contemporary. Talented volunteers and some of Austin’s finest improvisational musicians help make this service unique and engaging.
Open to singers and instrumentalists by audition, please contact Worship & Arts Director David Allen for all inquiries.
Handbell Choir
If you have ever played bells, piano, or percussion, think about ringing in our handbell choir. If you have no experience but you just love music and rhythms and would love to learn to ring bells … membership is open to new as well as experienced ringers.
Rehearsals are Sunday afternoons 4:00 - 5:00 pm, September through May. Please contact Worship & Arts Director David Allen for more information.
Children’s Music
Have tiny singers in your midst? We have an exciting children’s music program here at FPCA! Your kids will grow in their knowledge and love of God through singing, music, and instruments. We always have room for more in our children’s choirs. These kids lead worship with song in special services throughout the year.
Children’s music programs meet on Sundays during the 9:15 am Wonder Hour. Contact Worship & Arts Director David Allen for more information.
Worship, Music, and the arts (WMA) TEAM
This team meets monthly to coordinate liturgical arts, visual arts, concert opportunities, and community connections to enhance worship at FPCA.
Contact Worship & Arts Director David Allen to join the committee or partner with FPCA.
Pipe Organ
You’ll hear our magnificent pipe organ in the masterworks during worship in addition to accompanying our choir and congregation. Since its debut concert in 190o, our Möller, op. 263 tracker organ has been filling Austin air waves with live music … well before Sixth Street became the music mecca. Watch a presentation from October 5, 2023 that includes information about the organ’s past, present, and future.