Director: Edd Brashier
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Place: Orchestra Room located on the 5th floor behind the sanctuary

The important place of instrumental music in worship can be traced back to its beginnings in 1 Chronicles 15. Instruments were used to announce the coming of the ark of the covenant. Since the ark represented the presence of God, these instruments were used to announce the coming of the presence of the Lord. The FBCJ Orchestra is continuing to develop its ministry to dynamically announce God's presence each week in worship.

"Just as the earliest musicians in 1 Chronicles 15 were appointed or called to service," according to Edd Brashier, Associate Minister of Music, "we believe that our instrumentalists should also have a strong sense of calling to this ministry." If you are a wind or string player, or a percussionist, with desire to pursue your call, there is a place for you in the FBCJ Orchestra.

If you would like additional information or want to attend a rehearsal, please contact Edd Brashier directly at 601-949-1950 or ebrashier@fbcj.org

STUDENT PLAYERS: For the first time the FBCJ orchestra is open to high school students grades 10-12 by audition. The audition will include scales and sightreading for wind and string players. Percussion may include mollets, timpani, snare drum and auxilary instruments. Contact Edd Brashier at 601-949-1950 for more information.