First Music

“A Christmas Tryptic” by Martha Lynn Thompson and presented as the postlude to worship on 8 December 2024 by the Celebration Ringers.

“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” arranged by Mike Woodruff and Carl Rocap. Presented as an offering of music by Mike Woodruff with Carl Rocap on the piano on 1 December 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“We Gather Together” arranged by Heather Sorenson and presented as an offering of song during worship on 24 November 2024 by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.

Variation on “Kremser” by Michael Sullivan and presented as the postlude to worship on 24 November 2024 by Maggie Tran on the organ.

“Song of the Rose” by Sonya Stahl and presented as the prelude to worship on 17 November 2024 by the Celebration Ringers with Jemmie Robertson on trombone.

“Carneval de Venice” by P.A. Genin and presented as the postlude to worship on 17 November 2024 by Cameron Perrin on flute.

“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.