Music Ministry
The Ministry of Music seeks to teach, equip, and inspire all ages to experience the privilege of worship leadership through the medium of sacred song. While using choirs, organ, brass, and acoustic instruments, the relevance of newly composed songs are blended with the traditional melodies of faith that have inspired generations for centuries.
For more info contact Emily at 210-226-0363 or by email.
Sanctuary Choir
For over a century, the Sanctuary Choir of First Baptist Church San Antonio has filled the chancel as the backdrop for worship, and has dedicated its ministry to exalting the grandeur and glory of God.
Unified in the purpose of praise and adoration of our Creator God, this extraordinary choir has been devoted to excellence in all things pertaining to the powerful presentation of the gospel through choral music. Renowned for its distinctive qualities and musicianship, the choir has inspired the hearts and souls of the worshipers at First Baptist and the greater community.
The Sanctuary Choir has performed for the Texas Choral Director’s Association, the Baylor University “Alleluia! Many Voices, One Song” Conference, and the National Assembly of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Each year, the Sanctuary Choir is the centerpiece for “Christmas at First” which has become a San Antonio tradition where thousands of people gather downtown to experience the majesty and beauty of the music of Christ’s birth.
This choir is open to all high school graduates, college students, and adults and does not require an audition. The rehearsal for the Sanctuary Choir is held in Unity Hall from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings.
For more info contact Emily at 210-226-0363 or by email.
Orchestra at First
This ensemble of strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion provide foundational accompaniment to choral and congregational singing.
Instrumentalists
The Orchestra at First is featured weekly in worship services and is integrated artistically with the Shantz pipe organ and Steinway grand piano to enhance the worship services of First Baptist Church San Antonio. The singing of the congregation and choirs enhances with musical nuances of majesty and meditation as these instrumental artists bring color and beauty to worship.
The Orchestra at First is a volunteer organization and rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The ensemble is open to seating by audition.
For more info contact Kennedy at 210-226-0363 or by email.
LOGOS Music
Community of worshippers who lead our band led service, LOGOS Worship.
We seek to lead and assist the congregation of LOGOS Worship, our band led worship gathering, in Christ centered and glorifying worship through music in our weekly gatherings. The church is much bigger than a single Sunday morning gathering, but through this time we aim to encourage and model a lifestyle of sincere worship that is consistent every day of the week.
If you play an instrument or sing and would like to help with leading and be a part of the worshipping community of LOGOS Music, please fill out the form below;
Sanctuary Choir Chamber Singers
This select, mixed ensemble from within the Sanctuary Choir presents distinctive repertoire and is featured throughout the year, particularly within the seasons of Lent and Advent. The Chamber Singers present performances and services from within the beautiful Unity Hall of First Baptist, where a three-story, open atrium is adorned with the stately façade of the timeless Webb Hall. This gathering room is known for its exquisite acoustics and fascinating architecture. The Chamber Singers have been featured in concert with the Texas Choral Director’s Association and with Baylor University’s “Alleluia! Many Voices, One Song” Conference.
For more info contact Emily at 210-226-0363 or by email.
First Youth Worship
MS & HS Worship Leadership Training
For many decades this group was known as Chapel Singers - First Baptist Church’s youth choir. Their role as a choir in the early editions were for worship services and in evening worship venues which set them apart as a church youth choir with a vast learned repertoire with a distinctive worship ministry responsibility.
After a year and a half break as the world navigated through COVID-19, we have entered a new season and are excited to say that First Youth Worship has been born with the vision of being an inclusive worship leading and discipleship avenue for youth in the First Baptist family. Students have the opportuniy to explore and grow in ministry through singing, playing of instruments as a part of a band, and learning to run audio, video, and lighting.
This group is open to all students grades 6-12, and rehearses in Webb 306 and Studio 3 on Sundays as a lunch + rehearsal right after our worship gatherings. Every 4th Sunday of month, in lieu of the normal rehearsal, First Youth Worship meets at 4:30pm and leads worship for FYF @ Night, the youth ministry's monthly gathering.
For more info contact Emily at 210-226-0363 or by email.
Children’s Choirs
The Music Ministry provides musical opportunities for children of all ages.
Wednesday Schedule
• Music Friends (4s-Kinder) West 204 6:00–6:45pm
• Music Makers 6:00–6:45pm West 206
• Young Musicians 6:00–6:45pm West 205
Our goal is to help each participant learn to express love to God in the form of music and to develop an understanding of the role of music in worship. If your child would like to join any of our children’s choirs, he or she is welcome to attend choir rehearsal on almost any Wednesday evening from 6:00pm-6:45pm.
Programs Music Friends – 4 year olds and Kindergarten This beginning choir, led by Judith York, teaches simple musical concepts to these young children. The group performs at Christmas time and at the end of the choral year in May. Music Makers – Grades 1-3 Laura Stephenson directs this group in further education in musical concepts, playing various instruments, and having the opportunity to perform more often. They are the youngest group of singers involved in churchwide combined choir performances. In addition to singing during designated children’s choir evenings in December and May, they also perform in Christmas at First.
Young Musicians – Grades 4-5 This choir, is taught more advanced musical concepts, as well as learning skills in becoming musical worship leaders. The majority of rehearsal time is used to prepare songs and anthems, with many concept-building activities used throughout. Our most frequently performing children’s choir, Young Musicians perform in December and May, at Christmas at First, and at various other times during worship services. Choir members also serve in key roles in the annual Vacation Bible School musical.
For more info contact Emily at 210-226-0363 or by email.
Tried and True (TNT)
Senior Adult Choir
Are you a senior who has a song in your heart? Come add your voice to our Tried 'N True Singers. This active senior adult choir will nurture your heart to sing and serve.
For more info contact Emily at 210-226-0363 or by email.
