Come check out the music program at First Parish!

Program includes the SINGERS: Senior Choir, Praise and Worship Choir, and Junior Choir, and also the RINGERS: The Bell Choir!

Rehearsal Schedule:

• Senior Choir: 6:45-8:15 PM on Wednesdays and 8:45 AM on Sundays
  Praise and Worship Choir: Every Sunday after the 10am worship from 11:30AM-12:15PM except the first Sunday of the month!
  Junior Choir: Wednesdays at 5:30-6:00 PM
  Bell Choir: Mondays from 5:00PM-6:00PM

Music is at the heart of worship at First Parish Saco. Our music program celebrates the gifts of many voices and instruments, offering a rich variety of styles that inspire, uplift, and deepen our life of faith. From traditional hymns and choral anthems to contemporary praise songs and the resonant sound of handbells, music brings our community together in worship and fellowship.

Guided by our Music Director, Jacqui, and supported by the Music and Arts Team, the program includes opportunities for all ages to participate—whether in the Senior Choir, Junior Choir, Praise & Worship Choir, or Bell Choir. Through weekly worship and special events, our music ministry seeks to glorify God, nurture the spirit, and share the joy of song with our church family and the wider community.

LEARN MORE | Interested in joining the choir or bell choir?! Email Jacqui@firstparishsaco.org

About the First Parish Music Program:

Senior Choir: Jacqueline Savage, Director

• Senior Choir performs during our 10am worship services starting in Mid September for Homecoming Sunday and goes through June!
• Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 6:45 PM-8:15 PM 
• Sunday morning rehearsals are from 9:00AM-9:45AM

The Senior Choir is a beloved part of our worship life, lifting hearts and spirits through the gift of song. Open to adults of all ages, the choir leads congregational singing and offers special anthems that enhance our Sunday services and seasonal celebrations. Whether singing cherished hymns or exploring new sacred music, the Senior Choir brings beauty, inspiration, and joy to our community. Rehearsals provide not only musical growth but also fellowship and laughter, making the choir a welcoming space for anyone who loves to sing and serve through music. No matter if you're a professional singer or have never sung before, you are welcome in our choir!

Praise and Worship Choir (Intergenerational- 7th Grade and up!): Delaney Clifford, Director

• The Praise and Worship Choir performs at our 10am Worship Service on select Sundays from September to June!
• Rehearsals are on Sundays from 11:30AM-12:15PM every Sunday except the first Sunday of the month

The Praise and Worship Choir is a joyful, multigenerational group that brings energy and diversity to our music ministry. Open to singers of all ages, this choir blends contemporary praise filled songs with traditional worship music, creating a vibrant sound that uplifts the congregation and celebrates the Spirit at work among us. Their music bridges generations, encouraging participation from the youngest voices to the most seasoned singers, and reminds us that worship is strongest when shared together.

Junior Choir (Kindergarten-6th Grade): Susan Marston, Director

•  Junior Choir sings about once a month during our 10am Worship Service from September to June.
• Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 5:30PM-6:00PM

The Junior Choir invites our youngest singers to share their voices in worship and grow in faith through music. Open to children and youth, this choir provides a fun and encouraging space to learn songs of praise, develop musical skills, and discover the joy of leading worship together. Their music adds a special brightness and energy to our services, reminding us all of the wonder and hope found in a child’s song.

Bell Choir: Audrey Cabral, Director

• Bell Choir Rehearsals are on Mondays from 6:30PM-7:30PM
• Ringers ring during 4-5 special services throughout the year

The Bell Choir brings a unique and beautiful dimension to worship through the rich, shimmering tones of handbells. Open to both experienced ringers and those eager to learn, the group works together to create music that is both joyful and deeply moving. Playing handbells requires teamwork, focus, and fun, making the choir a close-knit community within our music ministry. Their offerings in worship and special services add color, rhythm, and a sense of celebration that lifts the hearts of all who listen.

The Music And Arts Team
The Music and Arts Team meets on the first Sunday of each month to support and strengthen the creative life of our church. Together, we help guide and sustain our music and arts programming, maintain the ministry budget, and offer encouragement and assistance to Jacqui, our Music Director. In addition, we work to bring enriching events and opportunities to our church family and the wider community, celebrating the many ways music and the arts inspire faith, fellowship, and joy.