First Music: Recent Episodes
First UMC - Gainesville, FL
“Many Gifts, One Spirit” by Allen Pote. Presented as an offering of music during worship at First UMC on 29 September 2024 by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanying on piano.
“Where Could I Go?” by J.B. Coats. Presented as an offering of music worship on 22 September 2024 by the B Team consisting of Chris Demers, Carl Rocap, and Mike Woodruff.
“Down to the River to Pray” is an African-American spiritual. Presented as the prelude to worship on 22 September 2024 by the B Team consisting of Chris Demers, Carl Rocap, and Mike Woodruff.
“In The Seasons Of Our Silence” by Sondra Ford. Presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir and Cameron Perrin with accompaniment by Anait Piloyan on piano and Michael Knowles on cello at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“Near To The Heart Of God/Children Of The Heavenly Father” by Cleland McAfee based on a traditional Swedish melody with arrangement by Brant Adams. Presented by Michael Knowles on cello and Anait Peloyan on piano as the prelude for worship on 15 September 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
"Fanfare" by C.S. Lang. Presented by Maggie Tran as the postlude to worship on 15 September 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“God Be In My Head” by John Rutter. Presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with accompaniment by Anait Piloyan on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
"When the Roll is Called Up Yonder" by James M. Black in 1893. Presented by Carl Rocap and Mike Woodruff as the postlude to worship on 1 September 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“Ash Grove” is a traditional Welsh melody familar to hymns such as "Sent Forth By God's Blessing" with arrangement by Stan Pethel. Presented by Jennifer Miller on violin and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano as postlude for worship on 25 August 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“Hyfrydol” is a tune by Rowland Prichard with arrangement by John Purifoy. Presented by Jennifer Miller on violin and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano as the prelude for worship on 25 August 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“Dakota Hymn” is a Native American hymn translated by Philip Frazer with arrangement by Heather Sorenson. Presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with accompaniment by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano, Cameron Perrin on flute, Jennifer Miller on violin, and Zach Strickland on cello at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“How Great Thou Art” arrangement by Lloyd Larson. Presented as an offering of music by Elvis Gomez with Anait Peloyan accompanying on piano on 18 August 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“Be Thou My Vision” arrangement by arr. Lee Burswold. Presented by Jennifer Miller on violin and Anait Peloyan on piano as an offering of music on 11 August 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“A Mighty Fortress is Our God” arrangement by Larry Shackley. Presented by Drew Miller on trumpet and Anait Peloyan on piano as the postlude for worship on 11 August 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“Simple Gifts” arrangement by Frank Halferty. Presented by Jennifer Miller on violin, Drew Miller on trumpet, and Anait Peloyan on piano as the prelude for worship on 11 August 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“Meditation From Thais" by Jules Massenet and presented by Cameron Perrin on the flute and Sunny Baik on the piano as an offering of music during Communion at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“Toccata on Amazing Grace" by J. Christopher Pardini and presented by Sunny Baik on the organ as the postlude for worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“We Pray Now to the Holy Spirit" by Dietrich Buxtehude and presented by Sunny Baik on the organ as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“Dance of the Blessed Spirits" by Christoph Gluck and presented by Cameron Perrin on the flute and Sunny Baik on the piano as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
"The Swan" by Camille Saint-Saëns and presented by Gavan Mcvey as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“Pastorale" by Alexandre Guilmant and presented by Gavan Mcvey on the organ as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
"Final" by Alexandre Guilmant . Presented as the postlude to worship on 28 July 2024 by Gavan Mcvey at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
"Just a Little Talk With Jesus" by Cleavant Derricks. Presented as an offering of music by the B Team consisting of Chris Demers, Carl Rocap, Mike Woodruff, and Cat Crass.
"The Lord's Prayer" arranged and sung by Mike Woodruff with Carl Rocap on the piano as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
"I'll Fly Away" by Albert Brumley. Presented as the postlude to worship on 21 July 2024 by the B Team consisting of Chris Demers, Carl Rocap, Mike Woodruff, and Cat Crass.
“Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” arranged by Stan Pethel. Presented as the postlude to worship by Garrett Stevens with Gavan Mcvey on piano on 14 July 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
"Nicaea" arrangement by John Purifoy. This tune is known as the basis for the hymn "Holy, Holy, Holy" and presented as the prelude to worship by Jennifer Miller on violin and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano on 30 June 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
"Slane" arrangement by John Purifoy. This tune is known as the basis for the hymn "Be Thou My Vision" and presented as the prelude to worship by Jennifer Miller on violin and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano on 30 June 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“Draw the Circle Wide” by Mark Miller and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir on 23 June 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“Ave Verum Corpus" by W. A. Mozart. Presented as the prelude to worship by select singers and String Ensemble with Gavan Mcvey Gavan Mcvey conducting on 23 June 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
"Amazing Grace” arranged by Jay Althouse. Presented as the postlude to worship by Elvis Gomez and Lacy Patton with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano on 23 June 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“Voluntary on DIX (For the Beauty of the Earth)” by David Kidwell with the tune by Conrad Kocher. Presented as the postlude to worship by Gavan Mcvey on 16 June 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“Dreams” by Hugh McAmis. Presented as the prelude to worship by Gavan Mcvey on 16 June 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” by Isaac Watts with arrangement by Gilbert Martin. Presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with Gavan Mcvey on the organ on 16 June 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“Do Not Be Afraid” by Philip Stopford and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with soloist Jennifer Miller and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano on 9 June 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee” by Washington Gladden and arrangement by Gordon Young. Presented as the prelude to worship by Gavan Mcvey on 9 June 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“Fugue (from Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue)” by Johann Sebastian Bach and presented as the postlude to worship by Gavan Mcvey on 9 June 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“We Are Travelers On a Journey” by Craig Courtney and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with Mike Woodruff on oboe and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano on 2 June 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“There’s a Wideness In God’s Mercy” by Sheldon Curry and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with Sunny Baik on flute and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano on 26 May 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“O Love”” by Elaine Hagenberg and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with Zach Strickland on cello and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano on 19 May 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
"You Raise Me Up” by Rolf Lovland and arranged by Brendan Graham. Presented as an offering of music by Elaina Rodriquez with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano on 12 May 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“On Eagle's Wings” by J. Michael Joncas and arranged by Douglas Wagner. Presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano on 5 May 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“Jesus Is a Rock in a Weary Land” arrangement by Mark Arnold and presented as the prelude to worship by the Celebration Ringers on 28 April 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“The Resurrection and the Book” with music and dialog by Tammy Waldrop. Presented by Karin Jeter and Cindy Woodruff, and the Celebration Ringers on 28 April 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” arrangement by David Kidwell and presented as the postlude to worship by Gavan Mcvey on 21 April 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“This Little Light of Mine” arrangement by Mark Patterson. Presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano on 21 April 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“My Jesus, I Love Thee” arrangement by Paul Sjolund. Presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with Sunny Baik on flute and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano on 14 April 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“Simple Gifts” arrangement by John Purifo and presented as the prelude to worship by Sunny Baik and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on 14 April 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“Hymn of Promise” by Natalie Sleeth and arranged by Lloyd Larson. Presented as an offering of music by Elaina Rodriquez and accompanied by Gavan Mcvey on piano on 7 April 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“Easter Hymn of Praise” arranged by Mary McDonald and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir and Brass Ensemble on 31 March 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“Hallelujah” Chorus presented as the Easer Celebration service postlude by the Chancel Choir and Brass Ensemble on 31 March 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“Hosanna, Sing to Our Great King” by Trevor Manor. Presented as an offering of music on 24 March 2024 by the Chancel Choir with the children, and the Celebration Ringers at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano.
“Carillon” by Dean Wagner and presented as the prelude to Palm Sunday worship by the Celebration Ringers on 24 March 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“In the Shadow of Your Wings” by John Leavitt and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir on 17 March 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. Accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on the piano and Jennifer Miller on violin.
“New Britain” arrangement by John Purifoy and presented as the prelude to worship by Jennifer Miller on violin and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. "New Britain" is the arrangement used by the popular hymn "Amazing Grace".
“God Help the Outcasts” by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, with arrangement by Audrey Snyder. Presented by the Chancel Choir with Sadie Court as soloist at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano.
“It Is Well With My Soul” arrangement by John Ness Beck and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir on 3 March 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on the piano.
“When In Our Music God Is Glorified” arranged by Hal Hopson and presented by the Chancel Choir and Instrumental Ensemble at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. Accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano and Gavan Mcvey on organ.
“For The Beauty Of The Earth” presented as the prelude to worship on 25 February 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“What If I Could Tell You?” by Heather Sorenson and presented by the Chancel Choir with Elaina Rodriguez and Mike Woodruff as soloists at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano.
“Hyfrydol” arrangement by John Purifoy and presented as the prelude to worship by Jennifer Miller on violin and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. "Hyfrydol" is the arrangement used by the popular hymn "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus".
“Climb to the Top of the Highest Mountain” by Carolyn Jennings and presented by the Chancel Choir with Jessica Van Leer as soloist at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano and Gavan Mcvey on organ.
"Grazioso" arrangement by Arnold Sherman . Presented as the prelude for worship by the Celebration Ringers.
“The Word of Life” by Joel Raney and presented by the Chancel Choir and Celebration Ringers at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano.
“Hush! Somebody's Callin' My Name” by Brazeal Dennard and presented by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano.
“In This Very Room” by Ron Harris and presented by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano.
“Set Me As a Seal” by John Leavitt and presented by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano.
“I Saw Three Ships” arranged by Audrey Snyder and presented by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. Gavan Mcvey accompanied on piano.
“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” with arrangement by Diane Bish. Presented as the postlude to worship by Gavan Mcvey at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
"The Winter Rose" by Joseph Martin. Narration written by Madison Dyment, Michael Ekbladh, Karin Jeter, and Chuck Sanders, and presented by the Chancel Choir, Instrumental Ensemble, and various soloists at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. Alex Gibson and Marlene Udell were the narrators.
"We Three Kings" arrangement by Sandra Eithun. Presented as an offering of music by the Celebration Ringers with Dana Thune on percussion and accompanied by Gavan Mcvey on organ.
“Bethlehem” by Michael Helman. Presented as a prelude to worship by the Celebration Ringers at First UMC.
“O Come, O Come Emmanuel” arrangement by Lloyd Larson. Presented as a prelude to worship by Jennifer Miller and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner at First UMC.
“Star Child” by Carlton Young. Presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir and accompanied by the String Ensemble and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“The Gift Of Love” adapted by Hal Hopson and arranged Lloyd Larson. Presented by Jessica Van Leer and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Amazing Grace” arrangement by Jerry Ray. Presented as a prelude to worship by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner at First UMC.
“We Gather Together” by Edward Kremser with arrangement byJohn Carter. Presented as the postlude to worship by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner at First UMC.
“One Bread, One Body” by John Foley and arranged Mark Hayes. Presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Kyrie” from Heather Sorenson's Requiem with arrangement by Gavan Mcvey. Presented as a prelude to worship by Gavan Mcvey at First UMC.
“God of Grace and God of Glory” by Paul Langston. Presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano and Gavan Mcvey on organ.
“Abide With Me” composed and presented by Gavan Mcvey as the prelude to worship at First UMC.
“I Am Not My Own” by Craig Courtney. Presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service” by Albert F. Bayly and arranged by Stan Pethel. Presented by Garrett Stevens and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“I Believe” by Mark Miller. Presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir with solo by Jessica Van Leer and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Who At My Door is Standing?” by K. Lee Scott. Presented by the Chancel Choir, and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano, Jennifer Miller on violin, and Zach Strickland on cello.
“Transitions of the Heart” by Matthew Compton. Presented as the Prelude to Sunday worship by the First UMC Celebration Ringers. Introduction by Michael Ekbladh.
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” by Robert Robinson and arranged by Mark Hayes. Presented by Jessica Van Leer and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Jonah” by Dale Ward. Presented by the Chancel Choir, and accompanined by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano and Jennifer Miller on violin.
“Cry Holy” by Vince Gill. Presented as the worship postlude by the "B" Team - Chris Demers, Jennifer Miller, Carl Rocap, and Mike Woodruff.
“Lord, Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace” by Jody Lindh. Presented as an offering of music by the First UMC Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
"There's a Wideness in God's Mercy" by Frederick William Faber and arranged by Sheldon Curry. Presented as an offering of music by the First UMC Chancel Choir, and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano and Sunny Baik on flute.
"Lasst Uns Erfreuen" arranged by John Purifoy. Presented as the worship prelude by Sunny Baik on flute and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano
"As The Deer" by Martin Nystrom; and arranged by LLoyd Larson. Presented as an offering of music by Elvis Gomez and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
"Then Will the Very Rocks Cry Out" by Gary McSpadden, Bill George, John W. Thompson, and Randy Scruggs; and arranged by Mark Hayes. Presented as an offering of music by the First UMC Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Shall We Gather at the River” arranged by David Kidwell. Presented as the worship prelude by the Gavan Mcvey on organ.
"One Song" by Pepper Choplin. Presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir and Instrumental Ensemble, and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano and Gavan Mcvey on organ. Soloist is Elvis Gomez.
“All Prayed Upl” by Vince Gil. Presented as the worship postlude by the "B" Team consisting of Chris Demers, Carl Rocap, Mike Woodruff.
"Just a Little Talk With Jesus" by Cleavant Derricks. Presented as an offering of music by the "B" Team consisting of Chris Demers, Carl Rocap, Mike Woodruff.
“Amazed” by Aimee Mayo and Chris Lindsey. Presented as the worship prelude by the "B" Team consisting of Chris Demers, Carl Rocap, Mike Woodruff.
“It Is Well With My Sould” by Horatio Spafford and Philip Paul Bliss. Presented as the worship postlude by Cameron Carter and Jennifer Miller.
“Mercy” by Casting Crowns. Presented by the Magnolia Demers and accompanied by Chris Demers.
“Seasons of Love” by Jonathan Larson. Presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir with soloists Elaina Rodriquez and Elvis Gomez and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“My Good Lord’s Done Been Here” by Andre Thomas. Presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir with soloists Jessica Van Leer and Elvis Gomez and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“We Resist” by Mark Miller. Presented as our worship postlude by Gavan Mcvey on the organ.
“We Resist” by Mark Miller. Presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir and accompanied by Gavan Mcvey on piano.
“Crown Him with Many Crowns” arranged by John Purifoy. Presented as our worship prelude by the First UMC Instrumental Ensemble.
“God Is Here” arranged by Lloyd Larson and presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir and accompanied by the Instrumental Ensemble.
“Jubilation Fanfare” by Sandra Eithun. Presented as the Prelude to Sunday worship by the First UMC Celebration Ringers.
“Day By Day God’s Time Is Best” arranged by Karen Buckwalter in memory of Robert (BJ) Jackson. Presented by the First UMC Celebration Ringers.
“His Eye Is On the Sparrow” by Civilla D. Martin and Charles H. Gabrielr. Presented as the prelude to worship by Lacy Patton and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano and Jennifer Miller on violin.
“Christ Has Broken Down the Wall” by Mark Miller. Presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Arise, My Beloved” by Michael E. Ekbladh and presented by the First UMC Brass Ensemble and Chancel Choir on Easter Sunday.
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” arranged by John Purifoy. Worship prelude presented by the First UMC Instrumental Ensemble.
"Kyrie" from Heather Sorenson's Requiem. Presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir with soloists Jessica Van Leer and Elvis Gomez, and accompanied by Gavan Mcvey on piano.
“Give Me Jesus” arranged by Lloyd Larson. Presented by Sunny Baik on flute, Jennifer Miller on violin, and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Toccata in E Minor” by Johann Pachelbel. Worship postlude presented by Sunny Baik on the organ.
“O Mensch, bewein dein Sunde gross” by J.S. Bach. Worship prelude presented by Sunny Baik on the organ.
“Here I Am, Lord” arranged by Jack Schrader. Presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
"A Breathing Place" by Heather Sorenson. Presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Fantasy on KINGSFOLD” arranged by Dean Wagner. Presented as our worship service Prelude by the First UMC Celebration Ringers.
“Be Thou My Vision” arranged Dan Miller. Presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir, and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano and Gavan Mcvey on organ.
“Hymn of Promise” by Natalie Sleeth. Presented by Jessica Van Leer and Jennifer Miller at the Celebration of Life for Robert (BJ) Jackson, and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“The Lord's Prayer” by Albert Hay Malotte. Presented by Jessica Van Leer at the Celebration of Life for Robert (BJ) Jackson and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
"Pie Jesu" from Requiem by Heather Sorenson. Presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir at the Celebration of Life for Robert (BJ) Jackson and accompanied by Gavan Mcvey on piano. Pastor Beth provides some background on the Requiem at the end of the choral piece.
"Dwell in the Light Forevermore" by Lloyd Larson. Presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir at the Celebration of Life for Robert (BJ) Jackson and accompanied by Gavan Mcvey on piano.
“Canticle of Hope” by Joseph Martin. Presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir and accompanied by Gavan Mcvey on piano.
“Love Came Down at Christmas” by John Carter. Presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Shout To The North” by Martin Smith and arranged by Craig Courtney. Presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir and accompanied by Gavan Mcvey on piano, Jennifer Miller on violin, and Bonney Haugen on flute.
“My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” arranged by Mack Wilberg. Presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano, John Bevis on clarinet, and Bonney Haugin on flute.
“Be Thou My Vision” arranged by John Purifoy. Presented as the Prelude for worship by Jennifer Miller on violin and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Fresh As the Morning” presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano and Jennifer Miller on violin.
“Postlude on 'Hanover'” by Charles Callahan. Presented as the postlude to our Christmas In July worship by Gavan Mcvey on the organ.
“What Child Is This” presented by George Emmanuel and accompanied by Jennifer Miller on violin during our Christmas In July worship service.
“Let There Be Peace On Earth” presented by Candace Roades and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Battle Hymn of the Republic" by Julia Ward Howe and William Steffe with arrangement by Peter Wilhousky. Presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner(piano), Gavan Mcvey (organ) and the Instrumental Ensemble.
“America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee)” by Samuel Francis Smith and arranged by Bob Burroughs. Presented as the worship Prelude by the First UMC Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“The Liberty Bell March” by John Philip Sousa. Presented as the postlude to worship by Gavan Mcvey on the organ.
“We Pray Now to the Holy Spirit” by Dietrich Buxtehude. Presented as the prelude to worship by Stephanie Smith on the organ.
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“Joyful, Joyful” arranged by Anna Laura Page. Presented as the postlude to worship by Stephanie Smith on the organ.
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“Like a River in My Soul” presented the First UMC Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
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“Morning Has Broken” by Eleanor Farjeon and arranged by John Purifoy. Presented as the prelude to worship by Jennifer Miller with accompaniment by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
"Ah, Holy Jesus" presented by Cameron Carter with accompaniment by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner.
"America the Beautiful" presented by Robert Jackson with accompaniment by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner.
"God Is Our Refuge And Strength" presented at First UMC by the Chancel Choir and accompanied by Ben Elgan on trumpet and Gavan Mcvey on piano.
"Trumpet Tune" by Jeremiah Clark and presented as the worship Prelude by Ben Elgan with accompaniment by Gavan Mcvey on organ.
“On Eagle’s Wings” by Michael Joncas and arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Presented by Jennifer Miller with accompaniment by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
"Then Will The Very Rocks Cry Out" presented the First UMC Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“My Good Lord’s Done Been Here” by Andre Thomas and presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir with accompaniment by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner (piano).
“Toccata on Kings Weston” arrangement by Matthew Compton and presented by the First UMC Celebration Ringers.
“Praise to the Lord the Almighty” arrangement by Kathy Moklebust. Presented by the First UMC Celebration Ringers.
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” arrangement by Garrett Breeze and presented by Ben Elgan with accompaniment by Gavan Mcvey on the organ.
"How Great Thou Art" arrangement by John Purifoy. Presented by Ben Elgan with accompaniment by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on the piano.
“Change My Heart, O God” arranged by Joel Raney and presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir with accompaniment by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner (piano).
“Wonderous Love” presented by Jennifer Miller with accompaniment by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner (piano)
“They Shall Soar Like Eagles” presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir with accompaniment by Gavan Mcvey (organ) and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner (piano).
“I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” arranged by John Carter and presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir with accompaniment by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner (piano).
“Panis Angelicus” by Saint Thomas Aquinas with the setting by Cesar Frank. Presented by Elvis Gomez with accompaniment by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on the piano.
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” arrangement by Hal Hopson and presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir with accompaniment by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner (piano).
“What Child Shall Come?” presented by Jennifer Miller and Jessica Van Leer with piano accompaniment by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner.
“At The River” by Aaron Copland and Robert Lowry. Presented by Jennifer Miller and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner.
“O Holy Night” presented by Jessica Van Leer and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-gardner (piano).
"America, the Beautiful" by Katharine Lee Bates. Presented by Jennifer Miller (violin) and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner (piano).
"Amazing Grace" by John Newton. Presented by Michael Ekbladh, Elvis Gomez, Robert Jackson, Katy Lassiter, Jennifer Miller, Lynn Sandefur-Gardner (piano), Jessica Van Leer, and Jahirah Williams.
"Eternal Father Strong To Save" by William Whiting. Presented by Michael Ekbladh, Evelyn Jones, and Karen Wyllie-Eskew.
"Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing" by Robert Robinson. Presented by Jennifer Miller and Diana Russell.
"Come, Oh Thou Traveler Unknown" by Charles Wesley. Presented by Dean Brown, Jennifer Miller (violin), and Marlene Udell (piano).
"Gaelic Alleluia" presented by Sunny Baik (piano), Michael Ekbladh, Robert Jackson, Katy Lassiter, Jennifer Miller, Lynn Sandefur-Gardner (piano), Jessica Van Leer, and Jahirah Williams.
"Just A Closer Walk With Thee" presented by Ben Elgan (trumpet), George Emmanuel (piano), and Jennifer Miller (violin).
"Pie Jesu" by Hugh T. Henry, arranged by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Presented by Robert Jackson, Katy Lassiter, Lynn Sandefur-Gardner (piano), Jessica Van Leer, and Jahirah Williams.
"Blessed Assurance" arrangement by Whaley and Clevenger. Presented by Michael Ekbladh, Robert Jackson, Katy Lassiter, Jennifer Miller, Lynn Sandefur-Gardner (piano), Jessica Van Leer, and Jahirah Williams.
"Shall We Gather At The River?" by Robert Lowry. Presented by Sunny Baik (organ), Michael Ekbladh, Robert Jackson, Katy Lassiter, Jennifer Miller, Lynn Sandefur-Gardner, and Jessica Van Leer.
"Who At My Door Is Standing?" by Mary Bridges Canady Slade. Presented by Michael Ekbladh, Katy Lassiter, Jennifer Miller, Lynn Sandefur-Gardner (piano), and Jessica Van Leer.
"Joshua Fought The Battle of Jericho" presented by the Handbell Ensemble as the prelude for our virtual worship service.
"I Believe" presented at First UMC by Michael Ekbladh, Robert Jackson, Andrew Netardus, Candace Roades, Jessica Van Leer, and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
"Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing" by Robert Robinson. Presented by Jennifer Miller (violin) and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner (piano).
"Nearer, My God, To Thee" arranged by Sondra Tucker and presented as the worship Prelude by the 3x3 Bell Ensemble.
"Nearer My God To Thee" by Sarah Flower Adams, arranged by Sondra Tucker. Presented by Michael Ekbladh, Evelyn Jones, and Jennifer Steptoe.
"His Eye Is On The Sparrow" by Civilla D. Martin. Presented by Candace Roades with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner (piano).
"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" by Helen H. Lemmel. Presented by Michael Ekbladh, Robert Jackson, Andrew Netardus, Candace Roades, Lynn Sandefur-Gardner (piano), and Jessica Van Leer.
"Everything Is Sacred" by Jonathan Jay & Pat Barrett and presented by Pastor Nelson Cowan as the prelude for our virtual worship service on 17 May 2020.
"Immortal, Invisible" by Walter C. Smith. Presented by Sunny Baik (organ), Michael Ekbladh, Ben Elgin (trumpet), Lynn Sandefur-Gardner (piano), Sebastian Reina, Candace Roades, and Jessica Van Leer.
"For The Beauty Of The Earth" duet by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner (piano) and Jennifer Miller (violin).
"Savior Like Shepherd Lead Us" by Dorothy A. Thrupp. Presented by Sunny Baik (organ), Michael Ekbladh, Lynn Sandefur-Gardner (piano), Sebastian Reina, Candace Roades, and Jessica Van Leer.
"Lead Me Lord" presented by Sunny Baik (piano), Michael Ekbladh, Sebastian Reina, Candace Roades, Caroline Stahl, and Jessica Van Leer.
"His Eye Is On The Sparrow" by Civilla D. Martin. Presented by Caroline Stahl with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner (piano).
"Just A Closer Walk With Thee" presented by Ben Elgan (trumpet), George Emmanuel (piano), Jennifer Miller (violin), and Mike Woodruff (bass and clarinet).
"The Day Of Resurrection" by St John of Damascus. Presented by Sunny Baik (organ) and Jessica Van Leer.
"Easter People Raise Your Voices" presented on Easter Sunday by Candace Roades and accompanied by Sunny Baik on the organ.
"Up To The Mountain" by Patti Griffin and presented by Charles Ekbladh-Sanders with accompaniment by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on the piano.
“Amazing Grace” presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir with accompaniment by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner (piano).
“Climb To The Top Of The Highest Mountain” presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir and Instrumental Ensemble with accompaniment by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner (piano) and solo by Candace Rhoades.
The premiere of “Tres Reyes Mambo” composed by Michael Ekbladh and presented for the first time by the First UMC Chancel Choir and Instrumental Ensemble at our Service of Lessons and Carols in December 2019.
“Gaudete” presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir, Celebration Ringers, and Instrumental Ensemble with soloist Mike Woodruff during our Service of Lessons and Carols in 2019.
“Ancient Words” presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir with accompaniment by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner (piano).
“The Majesty And The Glory” presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir with solo by Candace Rhodes and accompaniment by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner (piano).
“Somebody's Knocking At Your Door” presented by the First UMC Celebration Ringers with accompaniment by Garrett Hecker (percussion).
“Lux Aeterna” from Requiem by John Rutter and presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir with solo by Jennifer Miller and accompaniment by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner (piano).
“Saints Bound For Heaven” presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir with accompaniment by Sunny Baik (piano) and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner (piano).