First Music

“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.

“Simple Gifts” arrangement by Frank Halferty. Presented by Jennifer Miller on violin, Drew Miller on trumpet, and Anait Peloyan on piano as the prelude for worship on 11 August 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Be Thou My Vision” arrangement by arr. Lee Burswold. Presented by Jennifer Miller on violin and Anait Peloyan on piano as an offering of music on 11 August 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“A Mighty Fortress is Our God” arrangement by Larry Shackley. Presented by Drew Miller on trumpet and Anait Peloyan on piano as the postlude for worship on 11 August 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Meditation From Thais" by Jules Massenet and presented by Cameron Perrin on the flute and Sunny Baik on the piano as an offering of music during Communion at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“We Pray Now to the Holy Spirit" by Dietrich Buxtehude and presented by Sunny Baik on the organ as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Dance of the Blessed Spirits" by Christoph Gluck and presented by Cameron Perrin on the flute and Sunny Baik on the piano as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Toccata on Amazing Grace" by J. Christopher Pardini and presented by Sunny Baik on the organ as the postlude for worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

"Final" by Alexandre Guilmant . Presented as the postlude to worship on 28 July 2024 by Gavan Mcvey at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

"The Swan" by Camille Saint-Saëns and presented by Gavan Mcvey as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Pastorale" by Alexandre Guilmant and presented by Gavan Mcvey on the organ as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

"Just a Little Talk With Jesus" by Cleavant Derricks. Presented as an offering of music by the B Team consisting of Chris Demers, Carl Rocap, Mike Woodruff, and Cat Crass.

"The Lord's Prayer" arranged and sung by Mike Woodruff with Carl Rocap on the piano as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

"I'll Fly Away" by Albert Brumley. Presented as the postlude to worship on 21 July 2024 by the B Team consisting of Chris Demers, Carl Rocap, Mike Woodruff, and Cat Crass.

“Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” arranged by Stan Pethel. Presented as the postlude to worship by Garrett Stevens with Gavan Mcvey on piano on 14 July 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

"Slane" arrangement by John Purifoy. This tune is known as the basis for the hymn "Be Thou My Vision" and presented as the prelude to worship by Jennifer Miller on violin and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano on 30 June 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

"Nicaea" arrangement by John Purifoy. This tune is known as the basis for the hymn "Holy, Holy, Holy" and presented as the prelude to worship by Jennifer Miller on violin and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano on 30 June 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Ave Verum Corpus" by W. A. Mozart. Presented as the prelude to worship by select singers and String Ensemble with Gavan Mcvey Gavan Mcvey conducting on 23 June 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Draw the Circle Wide” by Mark Miller and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir on 23 June 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

"Amazing Grace” arranged by Jay Althouse. Presented as the postlude to worship by Elvis Gomez and Lacy Patton with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano on 23 June 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.