First Music

“Shout To The North” by Martin Smith and presented as an offering of song during worship on 17 November 2024 by the Chancel Choir with Cameron Perrin on flute, Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano, and Sonya Stahl on violin.

"Meditation on 'Soujourner'” by Carol Scott and presented by Maggie Tran as the postlude to worship on 10 November 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“I Am Your Child” by Heather Sorenson and presented as an offering of song during worship on 10 November 2024 by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanying on piano.

“Down By the Riverside” arranged by Daniel Kallman. Presented by Garrett Stevens on the saxophone and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano as the prelude to worship on 10 November 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Orgelstuck in F Major” by J.C.H. Rinck. Presented by Maggie Tran as the prelude to worship on 3 November 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

"Meditation on 'For All the Saints'” by Dennis Janzer. Presented by Maggie Tran as the postlude to worship on 3 November 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Gloria" by Antonio Vivaldi and presented as an offering of song during worship on 27 October 2024 by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanying on piano.

"Postlude” by Johann Christian Heinrich Rink. Presented by Maggie Tran as the postlude to worship on 27 October 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

"Simple Melody” by Vincent Novello. Presented by Maggie Tran as the prelude to worship on 27 October 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Joy and Celebration” by Lee Afdahl. Presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC on 20 October 2024 by the Celebration Ringers at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Lord of the Dance” arrangement by Hal Hopson. Presented as an offering of music during worship at First UMC on 20 October 2024 by the Chancel Choir with Thomas Niemi and Cheryl Resch on handbells, and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanying on piano.

Bicinium on “At the Name of Jesus” by John Barr. Presented by Maggie Tran as the postlude to worship on 20 October 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Many Gifts, One Spirit” by Allen Pote. Presented as an offering of music during worship at First UMC on 29 September 2024 by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanying on piano.

“I Want Jesus To Walk With Me” by Milton Price. Presented as an offering of music during worship at First UMC on 6 October 2024 by the Chancel Choir with soloist Elvis Gomez and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanying on piano.

“Down to the River to Pray” is an African-American spiritual. Presented as the prelude to worship on 22 September 2024 by the B Team consisting of Chris Demers, Carl Rocap, and Mike Woodruff.

“Where Could I Go?” by J.B. Coats. Presented as an offering of music worship on 22 September 2024 by the B Team consisting of Chris Demers, Carl Rocap, and Mike Woodruff.

“In The Seasons Of Our Silence” by Sondra Ford. Presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir and Cameron Perrin with accompaniment by Anait Piloyan on piano and Michael Knowles on cello at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Near To The Heart Of God/Children Of The Heavenly Father” by Cleland McAfee based on a traditional Swedish melody with arrangement by Brant Adams. Presented by Michael Knowles on cello and Anait Peloyan on piano as the prelude for worship on 15 September 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

"Fanfare" by C.S. Lang. Presented by Maggie Tran as the postlude to worship on 15 September 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“God Be In My Head” by John Rutter. Presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with accompaniment by Anait Piloyan on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

"When the Roll is Called Up Yonder" by James M. Black in 1893. Presented by Carl Rocap and Mike Woodruff as the postlude to worship on 1 September 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Dakota Hymn” is a Native American hymn translated by Philip Frazer with arrangement by Heather Sorenson. Presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with accompaniment by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano, Cameron Perrin on flute, Jennifer Miller on violin, and Zach Strickland on cello at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Ash Grove” is a traditional Welsh melody familar to hymns such as "Sent Forth By God's Blessing" with arrangement by Stan Pethel. Presented by Jennifer Miller on violin and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano as postlude for worship on 25 August 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Hyfrydol” is a tune by Rowland Prichard with arrangement by John Purifoy. Presented by Jennifer Miller on violin and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano as the prelude for worship on 25 August 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“How Great Thou Art” arrangement by Lloyd Larson. Presented as an offering of music by Elvis Gomez with Anait Peloyan accompanying on piano on 18 August 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.