First Music

“Aria” by Simon Clark and presented as the prelude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 16 August 2026.

“Trumpet Air” by Henry Purcell and presented as the postlude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 16 August 2026.

“Trumpet in C” by John Stanley and presented as the postlude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 9 August 2026.

“Aria Cantabile” by Samuel Wesley and presented as the prelude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 9 August 2026.

“Spirit, Open My Heart” by Ruth Duck and presented as an offering of music by Mike and Cindy Woodruff at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 9 August 2026.

“Aria in C Minor” by J.C. Bach and presented as the prelude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 2 August 2026.

“Fanfare” by Antonio Soler and presented as the postlude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 2 August 2026.

“Come, Christians, Join to Sing” is a hymn written by Christian Bateman to the traditional tune known as "Madrid" or "Spanish Hymn". This arrangement is by Linda Lamb and presented as an offering of music by Michael Ekbladh on the bell tree with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on the piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 2 August 2026.

"Christmas Joy" by Johannes Brahms with arrangement by Roger C. Wilson and presented as the prelude to our Christmas in July worship by Cameron Perrin with Anait Piloyan on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 19 July 2026.

“Sing The Glad Song“ by Franklin Ritter and presented as the postlude to our Christmas in July worship by Anait Piloyan at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 26 July 2026.

“The Birthday Of A King” by William Harold Neidlinger with arrangement by Carol Tornquist and presented as the postlude to our Christmas in July worship by Anait Piloyan at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 26 July 2026.

“Closer” by Lenny LeBlanc and presented as an offering of music by Carl and Janet Rocap at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 19 July 2026.

“Symphonic Postlude” by Johannes Brahms with arrangement by Roger C. Wilson  and presented as the postlude to worship by Anait Piloyan at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 19 July 2026.

“Come, Thou Fount” written by English Baptist pastor and hymnodist Robert Robinson with arrangement by Craig Courtney. Presented as the prelude to worship by Jennifer Miller and Diana Russell with Anait Piloyan on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 12 July 2026.

“Simple Gifts” by Elder Joseph Brackett with arrangement by Mark Hayes. Presented as the postlude to worship by Jennifer Miller and Diana Russell with Anait Piloyan on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 12 July 2026.

“Prelude” (Opus 64, Number 2) by Georg Goltermann and presented as the prelude to worship by Anait Piloyan at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 5 July 2026.

“March" by Felix Mendelssohn  and presented as the postlude to worship by Anait Piloyan at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 5 July 2026.

“Holy, Holy, Holy” by John Bacchus Dykes with arrangement by Douglas Wagner and presented as an offering of music by the 5x5 Ringers at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 5 July 2026.

"Toccata on How Firm a Foundation" by Claude Murphree and presented as the postlude to worship by Maggie Tran at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 28 June 2026.

“Beach Spring” is a hymn tune attributed to Benjamin F. White. This piece was arranged by Truuke M. Ameigh and presented as the prelude to worship by Maggie Tran at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 28 June 2026.

"Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" written by Robert Robinson and arranged by Mark Hayes. Presented as the prelude to worship by Elaina Rodriguez with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 21 June 2026.

“My Good Lord’s Done Been Here” is a traditional African American spiritual with arrangement by Andre Thomas and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 21 June 2026.

"Give Me Jesus" is a traditional African American spiritual whose exact author is unknown. This arrangement is by Randa Kirshbaum and presented as the postlude to worship by Elvis Gomez with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 21 June 2026.

“The Wideness in God’s Mercy” arranged by Sheldon Curry and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano and Cameron Perrin on flute at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 14 June 2026.

"Slane" is a traditional Irish melody better known as the tune for the hymn "Be Thou My Vision". This piece is arranged by John Purifoy and presented as an offering of music by Cameron Perrin on flute and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 14 June 2026.