Music
Music at Christ First
The 902 Band
The 902 Band seeks to create a worship space that allows people to come as they are, or worship from wherever they are. We aim to glorify God through modern and contemporary praise music, interspersed with a dramatic flair and a bit of fun. All ages and stages are welcome! The 902 Band practices weekly before the Sunday service, and bi-weekly throughout the year. Contact Music Director for the 902 Greg McCausland at gregmccausland@christfirst.
The Christ First Choir
The Christ First Choir consists of a dedicated and enthusiastic group of sopranos, altos, and basses of varying skill levels and backgrounds. We enjoy coming together to sing a variety of hymns, songs, anthems, spirituals and contemporary choral works in the 10:30am services. The choir rehearses Thursday evenings at 7pm in the Clarkson sanctuary. Check out the rehearsal schedule here. If you love to sing and are interested in joining us, please contact the office here to let us know you'll be coming to rehearsal so we can have music prepared for you. We celebrate diversity, including the LGBTQIA+ and Two Spirit communities, and warmly welcome everyone!
Bell Canto
We are an enthusiastic Hand Bell Ensemble with over 27 years of experience. We ring Schulmerich Hand Bells as well as Chimes. We enjoy ringing everything from Non-Secular to Secular music. At times, we "take the show on the road" and ring at events outside Christ First. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings from 7pm until 8:30pm and have to goal to ring monthly at Sunday services. New members are always welcome. Please contact the office if you are interested in coming to a rehearsal. The schedule can be found here. An ability to read music is recommended.
Kids Opportunities
Throughout the year, we engage in various musical activities in our Sunday School and other Children's Programming, including drumming, chimes, boomwhackers, and ukuleles. Kids will have opportunities to share music with the congregation during the Advent season, and during other significant services throughout the year. Some of our more mature musicians are invited to join our 902 Band from time to time! Does your child love music and you'd like to get them involved? Reach out to our Youth and Family Ministry Coordinator Victoria at victoriakeane@christfirst.ca or by filling out our contact form.