Oh come, let us sing to the Lord;
let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
Psalm 95:1
First Presbyterian Church of Columbia, South Carolina is a congregation of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Our denomination’s Directory for Public Worship provides the general principles for public worship & praise in our congregation.
Rehearsal Schedules
Weekly Choir Rehearsals
Weekly Instrumental Rehearsals
Chancel Choir | Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.
Cherub Choir (4K & 5K) | Sundays, 6:15 p.m.
Youth Chorus (7th -12th grades) | Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
Children’s Choirs (1st-6th grades) | Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m.
Cherub Choir (4K & 5K) | Sundays, 6:15 p.m.
Youth Chorus (7th -12th grades) | Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
Children’s Choirs (1st-6th grades) | Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m.
Brass Ensemble | Select Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.
String Ensemble | Select Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.
Worship Ensemble | Select Mondays, 6:15 p.m.
Handbell Choir | Sundays, 4:30 p.m.
Recorder Ensemble | Mondays, 10:30 a.m.
String Ensemble | Select Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.
Worship Ensemble | Select Mondays, 6:15 p.m.
Handbell Choir | Sundays, 4:30 p.m.
Recorder Ensemble | Mondays, 10:30 a.m.
Winter & Spring 2025 Series
Organ Concerti Concert
Friday, February 14, 7:00 p.m.
In the Sanctuary
Francis Poulenc’s Concerto for Organ, Strings and Timpani and Respighi’s Suite for Strings and Organ are the featured works in February's Friday organ concert. Thomas Russell, organist; Daniel Cole, conductor.
First Friday Organ Concert
Friday, March 7, 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Lunch in Jackson Hall; concert in Sanctuary
Featuring Lenora Jeffcoat.
The Company of Singers, J.S. Bach, St. John Passion
Friday, March 21, 7:00 p.m.
In Jackson Hall
Celebrate Bach’s 340th Birthday with one of his most profound masterpieces.
*Tickets purchased online only. Limited seating.
Friday, February 14, 7:00 p.m.
In the Sanctuary
Francis Poulenc’s Concerto for Organ, Strings and Timpani and Respighi’s Suite for Strings and Organ are the featured works in February's Friday organ concert. Thomas Russell, organist; Daniel Cole, conductor.
First Friday Organ Concert
Friday, March 7, 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Lunch in Jackson Hall; concert in Sanctuary
Featuring Lenora Jeffcoat.
The Company of Singers, J.S. Bach, St. John Passion
Friday, March 21, 7:00 p.m.
In Jackson Hall
Celebrate Bach’s 340th Birthday with one of his most profound masterpieces.
*Tickets purchased online only. Limited seating.
First Friday Organ Concert
Friday, April 4, 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Lunch in Jackson Hall; concert in Sanctuary
Presented by Thomas Russell.
Good Friday Tenebrae Service
Friday, April 18, 7:00 p.m.
In the Sanctuary
A service of readings, hymns, anthems, and instrumental works in remembrance of the Lord’s crucifixion.
First Friday Organ Concert
Friday, May 2, Lunch, 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Lunch in Jackson Hall; concert in Sanctuary
Presented by FPC Organ Scholars.
Friday, April 4, 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Lunch in Jackson Hall; concert in Sanctuary
Presented by Thomas Russell.
Good Friday Tenebrae Service
Friday, April 18, 7:00 p.m.
In the Sanctuary
A service of readings, hymns, anthems, and instrumental works in remembrance of the Lord’s crucifixion.
First Friday Organ Concert
Friday, May 2, Lunch, 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Lunch in Jackson Hall; concert in Sanctuary
Presented by FPC Organ Scholars.
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Fall 2024 Series
Organ Scholar Alumni Recital
Tuesday, August 20, 6:30 p.m.
Three alumni of FPC’s Organ Scholars program play a joint recital: Ezra Blackwell, Ryan Greene, and Latimer Rogland.
First Friday Organ Concert
Friday, September 6, 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Lunch in Jackson Hall; concert in Sanctuary
Thomas Russell plays works of Bach, Bates, Handel, and Mendelssohn.
First Friday Organ Concert
Friday, October 4, 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Lunch in Jackson Hall; concert in Sanctuary
Samuel Metzger, organist of Covenant Presbyterian Church, Nashville, TN.
Tuesday, August 20, 6:30 p.m.
Three alumni of FPC’s Organ Scholars program play a joint recital: Ezra Blackwell, Ryan Greene, and Latimer Rogland.
First Friday Organ Concert
Friday, September 6, 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Lunch in Jackson Hall; concert in Sanctuary
Thomas Russell plays works of Bach, Bates, Handel, and Mendelssohn.
First Friday Organ Concert
Friday, October 4, 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Lunch in Jackson Hall; concert in Sanctuary
Samuel Metzger, organist of Covenant Presbyterian Church, Nashville, TN.
Oktoberfest Hymn Sing
Wednesday, October 16, 5:00 p.m.-7:00p.m.
In Jackson Hall
Our annual congregational hymn sing, with savory seasonal food and warm fellowship.
First Friday Organ Concert
Friday, November 1, 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Lunch in Jackson Hall; concert in Sanctuary
Thomas Russell gives an organ demonstration and an update on the Organ Project.
The Company of Singers in Concert
Friday, November 22, 7:00 p.m.
In Jackson Hall
The Company of Singers, Columbia’s premier professional choir under the direction of Dr. Daniel Cole sings choral masterworks by Claude Debussy, J.A.C. Redford, Joseph Rheinberger, and Stephen Paulus.
*Tickets purchased available online or at the door. Limited seating.
Wednesday, October 16, 5:00 p.m.-7:00p.m.
In Jackson Hall
Our annual congregational hymn sing, with savory seasonal food and warm fellowship.
First Friday Organ Concert
Friday, November 1, 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Lunch in Jackson Hall; concert in Sanctuary
Thomas Russell gives an organ demonstration and an update on the Organ Project.
The Company of Singers in Concert
Friday, November 22, 7:00 p.m.
In Jackson Hall
The Company of Singers, Columbia’s premier professional choir under the direction of Dr. Daniel Cole sings choral masterworks by Claude Debussy, J.A.C. Redford, Joseph Rheinberger, and Stephen Paulus.
*Tickets purchased available online or at the door. Limited seating.
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Advent 2024 Series
FPC Chancel Choir Christmas Concert: Glory, Praise, and Honor
Sunday, December 8, 6:00 p.m.
In the Sanctuary
The FPC Chancel Choir, accompanied by excellent instrumental ensembles, sings selections from the “Gloria” of J.S. Bach’s B Minor Mass, Ottorino Respighi’s Laud to the Nativity, and a new setting of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by Daniel Ficcari.
FPC Youth Chorus and Brass Ensemble: An Old Song Resung
Sunday, December 15, 6:00 p.m.
In the Sanctuary
The FPC Youth Chorus sings new carol settings and arrangements by Christopher Wiggins, Alan Bullard, Daniel Cole, and Thomas Hewitt Jones.
Sunday, December 8, 6:00 p.m.
In the Sanctuary
The FPC Chancel Choir, accompanied by excellent instrumental ensembles, sings selections from the “Gloria” of J.S. Bach’s B Minor Mass, Ottorino Respighi’s Laud to the Nativity, and a new setting of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by Daniel Ficcari.
FPC Youth Chorus and Brass Ensemble: An Old Song Resung
Sunday, December 15, 6:00 p.m.
In the Sanctuary
The FPC Youth Chorus sings new carol settings and arrangements by Christopher Wiggins, Alan Bullard, Daniel Cole, and Thomas Hewitt Jones.
FPC Chamber: O Great Mystery
Sunday, December 22, 6:00 p.m.
In the Sanctuary
The FPC Chamber Choir sings transcendent choral works from the 16th century.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Lessons and Carols
Join us on Christmas Eve for one of our Christmas Eve Candlelight Lessons and Carols services. We will hold services in the Sanctuary at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 22, 6:00 p.m.
In the Sanctuary
The FPC Chamber Choir sings transcendent choral works from the 16th century.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Lessons and Carols
Join us on Christmas Eve for one of our Christmas Eve Candlelight Lessons and Carols services. We will hold services in the Sanctuary at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
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Choirs, Ensembles, and Resources
Choirs
Do you want to grow in your faith and knowledge of the Lord through worship? We have a variety of choirs for all ages. Tap the button below to join us!
Instrument Ensembles
We have a variety of instrumental ensembles that assist with worship services. Tap the button below to learn more and get involved!
Schedules
Want to see who will be leading worship throughout the year or review your choir schedule? Tap the button below!
Media
Check out our YouTube and Vimeo Channels for a variety of previous performances!
CDs
Funds raised from the sales of our CDs help support the Africa Reformation Theological Seminary in Uganda. Interested in purchasing a CD? Tap the button below to learn more.
Get Involved
Are you interested in volunteering with the Music Ministry? For more information, please contact Gloria Barrett.
Sunday Worship
Sunday Mornings
Join us for worship and teaching on Sunday mornings at the 8:30am and 11:15am services.
Sunday Evenings
Join us for worship teaching on Sunday evenings at the 6:00pm service.
Upcoming Events
Music Ministry Staff
Daniel Cole
Music Director
(803) 799-9063, ext. 254
Thomas Russell
Organist, Assistant Music Director
(803) 799-9062, ext. 304
Gloria Barrett
Administrative Assistant
(803) 799-9062, ext. 349