First Orchestra

Membership Criteria

The First Baptist Church First Orchestra began in November of 1999 and since then has continued to grow numerically and musically. As active participants of First Baptist Church Marietta, the orchestra contributes regularly in the 11:00 Sunday morning worship service by presenting orchestral selections and accompanying the Worship Choir on anthems and congregational singing. In addition, this orchestra plays an important role in the major music programs of our church, namely Carols by Candlelight and other concert events offered throughout the year.

Currently numbering around 30 musicians, the First Orchestra is made up of professional, amateur, and advanced student musicians. Although we are made up mostly of adult instrumentalists, we also welcome high school students with an audition to make sure the student is ready to play the music we regularly play. Any student who wishes to be a member of the orchestra must also be actively performing their instrument in a school or equivalent organization.

Anyone interested in becoming a member should contact James Kimmel at 770.424.8326 ext. 116 or jkimmel@mariettafbc.org.

Rehearsal Schedule

First orchestra rehearses weekly on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30 AM in the Sanctuary and childcare is provided in the children’s area. There are also several special rehearsals throughout the year to prepare for special events and services.