First Baptist Church
of Penfield
1862 Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY, 14526
Music Program at First Baptist Church of Penfield
Historically, one of the values we cherish about our Baptist tradition is music. It is a vital part of worship at First Baptist Penfield where singing resounds and is strengthened by the organ specially built for the sanctuary. The congregation enjoys the blend of words and music in our Sunday experience and the way it expands and enhances the message and lessons presented there. Over the years we have enjoyed a connection with the Eastman School of Music that is located nearby in Rochester, and the talented students who have helped provide music in our church. In 2011 the choir debuted a piece of music commissioned to celebrate the 25 th anniversary of the installation of our Andover Organ, I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes by an Eastman graduate, Scott Perkins.
Music is very much alive and well here and all are welcome to join the fun of ringing and singing. We rehearse and participate in worship September through May with a break over the summer.
Wednesdays
Adult Choir–7:30 pm, Choir Room
Thursdays
Adult Bell Choir–6:30 pm, Choir Room
Choral Soloists
Alexandra Hague, soprano, Alexandra Hague is a second year Master's student in the studio of Kathyrn Cowdrick at the Eastman School of Music in the program for Voice Performance and Literature. She completed her Bachelor's degree at New York University under the tutelage of Dr. Scott Murphree. During her time in school, she has participated in a number of opera productions and summer intensive programs for young singers. She is thrilled to be a part of the community at the First Baptist Church of Penfield!
Morgan Kerr, alto, Morgan Kerr is a freshman at the University of Rochester and Eastman School of Music, pursuing a dual degree in vocal performance and psychology. She is currently studying under Katherine Ciesinski and recently graduated from Greece Arcadia High School. Among her various musical endeavors, she has been studying voice and cello for the past decade, participating in prestigious choral ensembles and orchestras throughout New York State. She is excited to be joining the musical community of the First Baptist Church of Penfield.
Lucas Mann, tenor, and is a sophomore Eastman Vocalist from NYC! He was born and raised a New Yorker, living on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, and he started singing when he was 8 with the Metropolitan Opera Children's Chorus. Since then, he has had experience singing solo, and with numerous choral ensembles, and most recently was a regional finalist in the Schmidt Vocal Competition. It is his dream to perform full time, and to help push the boundaries towards bringing classical music into the mainstream. Coming to Eastman has been a dream come true for him, and he is so excited for the future! Thank you!
Mitchell Parmelee, bass, is a sophomore, double majoring in Vocal Performance and Music Education at the Eastman School of Music. He originally is from Boonsboro Maryland and went to Highschool at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts. In Highschool, he studied under talented instructors and earned high honors throughout his four years. Among these include, Maryland All State Junior and Senior Chorus, ACDA All Eastern Honors Mixed Choir, and NAfME All Nationals Honors Chorus. In audition he worked with various communities and churches. He currently studies under Joshua E. Conyers. This Fall Semester, Mitchell is covering the role of the“Wood Cutter” in the newer Opera “In A Grove” under the production of Eastman Opera Theater. Notably, he played various parts in his Highschool Musicals, “In A Grove” will be his Opera debut.
Join the First Baptist Penfield Choir!
Contact Dr. Naomi Gregory, choir director, for details..