First Christian Church has an outstanding music ministry. The Chancel Choir performs, not only in First Christian’s services, but also all over Fort Worth and as far away as Vermont and New York. The Burnside Handbell Choir provides special presentations as do the three youth and children’s choirs.

	Senior Minister of Music Charles E. Duke Mr. Duke has degrees in music from Texas Wesleyan University and Texas Christian University. He is known for his choirs both at Castleberry High School, where he taught for many years, and at First Christian Church where he has led the music programs for over 40 years.
Above: Choir pictured in the First Christian Church choir loft. Right: Choir posing after their performance in Stowe, Vermont at the International Choral Festival, and at the Trapp Family Lodge.
				Regular Sunday morning church services enjoy the beautiful anthems presented by the Chancel Choir, with Mr. Duke at the organ.
Many of the choir members offer solo performances, David Franks shown at right.
			Choir performing at the Gospel Jam, an Off Main event at the Fort Worth Main Street Arts Festival in April, 2008. Performing in our sanctuary with Charles Duke at the piano, this is a new program we hope to do annually in conjunction with Downtown Fort Worth, Inc.
A quartet of choir members singing “Old Nicodemus” at the Gospel Jam

	Mary Mason is the Director of the Burnside Handbell Choir. With a degree from Texas Wesleyan University, Mary leads the bells in many lovely performances.
	Jan Shelton is the Minister of Music for Children and Youth. With music degrees from Texas Wesleyan University and Texas Christian University, she teaches music with the Fort Worth Independent School District. At First Christian Church she directs three choirs: The Cherub Choir for pre-schoolers ages 4-5, the Choristers for kindergarten – 4^th graders, and the Youth Chorale for 5^th – 12^th graders.
Youth Chorale performing on Sunday morning.
					Rehearsal time for Youth Chorale Below, the Cherub Choir and the Choristers join the Youth Chorale
		Boys from Youth Chorale performing during church service.
As hospitality for downtown workers and residents, First Christian Church presents “A Little Noon Music” on the first Friday of every month, featuring local musicians.		The musicians perform for about 25 minutes in the sanctuary followed by a light lunch downstairs in Anderson Hall. Workers can enjoy their lunch hour and be back in the office by 1:00.
		This picture on the left is Ross Wolfe, a jazz pianist who did opening acts for Ray Charles and is known for his outstanding music.
On the right, Sung Yo Lee, a pianist from Korea, delights the audience with her excellent classical pieces.
				Brian M. Stratton, soloist, was a well-received artist. We have all kinds and styles of music, from classical to Broadway, opera, pops etc. Always presented on the first Friday of the month at 12:10 pm in the sanctuary, with lunch following.