Chapel Choir (Sr. High/College)

Chapel Choir (Sr. Hi/College)

The Chapel Choir at First Baptist is a most active group. Involving youth in both Sr. High School and College, this choir tours more extensively than any other music group in our Music Ministry. The Chapel Choir is directed by Bob Morrison, and accompanied by Beverly Warren.

Sunday afternoons at 4:00-6:00 serve as their weekly rehearsal time, with opportunity to lead in worship multiple times throughout the year. The choir year for these youth runs from September through choir tour in June. This annual tour almost always comes in June within a few days after school is out, and lasts anywhere from 12 - 21 days.

Their tours are on a four year cycle, always in the order below:

Northern U.S./Canada (Niagara Falls, New York City and D.C.)
Overseas (usually to Europe)
Mystery Tour (destination unknown to choir members)
Western U.S./Mexico (including California, Grand Canyon, etc.)

Commitment is at a premium with this group, as they strive to be their best both musically and spiritually, doing a challenging repertoire of music literature. Membership is open to church members and non-church members alike.

In addition to leading in worship during the year, and doing their summer tour, they also participate in the church's main Christmas program, IN EXCELSIS DEO, done usually on the second Sunday in December. In this program they join forces with our Sanctuary Choir (adults) in forming the larger FESTIVAL CHORUS. Usually numbering between 160-185, this chorus, accompanied by our orchestra, thrills its audiences with seasonal music that celebrates the birth of Christ!