Music is a strong and vibrant part of the mission and ministry of First Lutheran Church. A variety of musical offerings give each person a chance to find a place to worship through music. Music, especially singing, is an incredibly important learning tool and expression of faith. Check out this clip from CBS Sunday Morning.

All people, both congregants and members of the Sioux Falls community are welcome to participate in music at First Lutheran.

Vocal Choirs
While the congregation continues to be the most important and influential choir at First Lutheran, a graded choir program is also offered. The sequence begins with Carol Choir for children in first through fourth grades, continues with Jubilant Singers for youth in grades five through eight, FLYGHT for high school youth, and finally the Adult Choir for any adult. A Women's Choir for those wishing to sing in a treble setting and a Chapel Choir for those who simply want to try choir for a short period of time or who do not have the time to commit to weekly rehearsals rounds out the experience. 

Handbell choirs
First Lutheran also has a graded set of handbell choirs. We begin with fifth- through eighth-graders in Good Vibrations, followed by Belle Campane for high school youth, and the Agape Ringers for adults.

Contemporary Bands
Our two contemporary worship ensembles, Ninepatch and Praise Band lead the 11:15 a.m. worship services and include instrumentalists and vocalists.

Orchestra
Occasionally, the Music Ministry will call upon the First Lutheran Orchestra to play for special services and occasions. This ensemble is made up of amateur and professional musicians from throughout Sioux Falls.

Summer Opportunities
First Lutheran maintains a vibrant music ministry even into the summer. The Chapel Choir continues to meet. We host a Sioux Falls Community Sing and coordinate an instrumental group, the Summer Chamber Players at First Lutheran.

Organ Music
First Lutheran Church is blessed with many instruments, but three in particular stand out as truly exquisite. First, the sanctuary is home to a beautiful Aeolian-Skinner organ and a Steinway grand piano. While Christ the Victor Chapel is home to a beautiful Alfred Fuhrer organ.

We hope that you will come join our ministry, whether you are a member here, considering membership, or simply want to make beautiful music, we welcome you with open arms to the First Lutheran Music Ministry.

Community Outreach Programs
First Lutheran also has a wealth of community outreach programs. The state-of-the-art Piano Laboratory at First Lutheran Church provides piano lessons to members and the Sioux Falls community. The Sioux Falls Choral Institute at First Lutheran Church provides middle and high school students from Sioux Falls the opportunity to sing with fellow musicians from around the city and beyond, make new friends, and create beautiful music.

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