First Church Congregational
Music at
First Church
The Music Ensembles of First Church works to invite, love, and bless all, building community through engagement in worship and concerts that celebrate the diversity of God's people and their music. All are welcome to participate in our Chancel & Festival Choirs , our Bell Choir, and our Children's Choir. Our Music in the Meetinghouse concert series uses our historic sanctuary, 2010 Klais pipe organ, and Steinway piano to bring a variety of meaningful music to our community, and to provide a space for outside groups to do the same.
Music Ministries
Chancel and Festival Choirs
For more information about our choirs contact
Frank Martignetti, Director of Music and Organist
203-259-8396 x 102
Chancel Choir (9th Grade–Adult) This ensemble plays an integral part of our worship on Sundays, singing a wide variety of choral repertoire. Rehearsals are September-June; Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m. The Fall 2021 season begins Thursday, September 9th at 7:30 in Wakeman Hall. Repertoire and rehearsal resources for the fall season can be accessed here.
Festival Choir (9th Grade-Adult) Can't make the weekly commitment to Chancel Choir? Join us the larger group for some or all of the following: Christmas Eve, Epiphany, Holy Week, Easter, and Pentecost. Fall 2021 Festival Choir rehearsals begin Thursday, Nov. 11. Repertoire and rehearsal resources for Christmas can be accessed here.
Children's Choir
Children’s Choir (For children in Kindergarten–3rd Grade) Children learn about pitch, rhythm, diction, conducting, and understanding the lyrics of songs. Members of Children’s Choir begin to discover how God’s Word speaks through music. by singing, dancing, stories, playing Orff instruments, and music games.
Rehearsals: September –June; Thursdays 4:30pm-5:00pm.
Directed by Cheri Evan
cevan@firstchurchfairfield.org • 203-259-8396 x100
Handbell Choir
Thursdays
6:00 PM
in the Webb Room
(back of Sanctuary)
- - A Musical Way to Praise and Worship
- - Music Reading Not Necessary
- - 7th grade - Adult
Contact Cheri Evan for more information.
Welcome back! The 2021-2022 season of Music at the Meetinghouse showcases our magnificent 2010 Klais pipe organ. Look for a broader array of programming in 2022-2023!
Friday, December 17, 7 PM
Michael Alderman, organ, piano, and harpsichord
Sunday, February 13, 4 PM
Renée Anne Louprette, organ
Lenten Organ Recital Series
- March 9: Kevin Bailey (First Presbyterian, Stamford)
- March 16: Frank Martignetti (First Church Congregational, Fairfield)
- March 23: Liya Kofman Petrides (St. Catherine of Siena, Riverside)
- March 30: Victoria Shields (Christ and Holy Trinity, Westport)
- April 6: Nathan Bayreuther (First Congregational, Madison)
To inquire about renting our sanctuary for a performance, please email Frank Martignetti.