Music presented during worship services at First UMC in Gainesville, FL.
“Jubilate” by David Lasky, and presented as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 27 July 2025 by Maggie Tran on the organ.
“Voluntary” by Lucien H. Southard, and presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 27 July 2025 by Maggie Tran on the organ.
“I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry” by John Ylvisaker and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 27 July 2025 by Sadie Court accompanied by Maggie Tran on piano.
“I Saw the Light" by Hank WIliams and presented as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 20 July 2025 by the B-Team. The B-Team consists of Chris Demers, Magnolia Demers, Carl Rocap, and Mike Woodruff.
“The Darkest Hour Is Just Before Dawn " by Emmylou Harris and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 20 July 2025 by the B-Team. The B-Team consists of Chris Demers, Magnolia Demers, Carl Rocap, and Mike Woodruff.
“Amazed" by Philips, Craig, and Dean; and presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 20 July 2025 by the B-Team consisting of Chris Demers, Magnolia Demers, Carl Rocap, and Mike Woodruff.
“In Dulce Jubilo” by J.S. Bach, and presented as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 13 July 2025 by Maggie Tran on the organ.
“Hyfrydol” arranged by John Purifoy, and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 6 July 2025 by Cameron Perrin with Maggie Tran on piano.
“Let There Be Peace On Earth” by Jill Jackson-Miller and Sy Miller, and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 22 June 2025 by Elaina Rodriquez with Maggie Tran on piano.
“All Prayed Up” by Vince Gill and presented as the postlude to worship by the B-Team at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 22 June 2025.
“Down By The Riverside” is an African American spiritual and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 22 June 2025 by the B-Team with Pastor Dean Brown joining them.
“Be Thou My Vision” by Mary Berne and Carlton Young. Presented as the prelude to worship by the B-Team at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 22 June 2025.
“Ancient Words” by Heather Sorenson and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 15 June 2025 by the Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Holy! Holy! Holy!” arranged by Harald Rohlig. Presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 15 June 2025 by Maggie Tran on the organ.
“Partita on Lobe den Herren” by Don Freudenburg. Presented as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 15 June 2025 by Maggie Tran on the organ.
“Breathe On Me, Breath of God” by Edwin Hatch and Robert Jackson. Presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 8 June 2025 by Carl and Janet Rocap, and Mike and Cindy Woodruff.
“Travel Light” by Heather Sorenson and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 8 June 2025 by the Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Come Share the Lord” by Bryan Jeffery Leech and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 25 May 2025 by the Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Salve Regina” arranged by John Purifoy. Presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 1 June 2025 by Cameron Perrin on flute and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on the piano.
“America, the Beautiful” was written by Katharine Lee Bates and music composed Samuel A. Ward with the arrangement by Buryl Red. Presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 25 May 2025 by Jessica Van Leer and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner.
“Witness” is an African-American spiritual with the arrangement by Mark Patterson. Presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 18 May 2025 by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Be Thou My Vision” arranged by Alice Parker. Presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 11 May 2025 by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano and Anait Piloyan on the organ.
“The Imperial March” arranged by John Williams. Presented as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL by Maggie Tran on the organ on 4 May2025 (Star Wars Day - May the Fourth).
“Hymn of Promise” by Natalie Sleeth and arranged by Martha Lynn Thompson. Presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 4 May 2025 by the Chancel Choir and Celebration Ringers with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” arranged by Karen Buckwalter. Presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 4 May 2025 by the Celebration Ringers and Maggie Tran.
“Arise, Your Light Has Come” by David Danner. Presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 20 April 2025 by the Chancel Choir, Brass Ensemble, and Celebration Ringers with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano and Maggie Tran on organ..
“Little Grey Donkey” by Natalie Sleeth. Presented as the prelude to our worship service at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 13 April 2025 by the First Choristers with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Dakota Hymn” by Heather Sorenson. Presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 13 April 2025 by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano and Maggie Tran on organ..
“All Glory, Laud and Honor” arranged by Robert J. Powell. Presented as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 13 April 2025 by Maggie Tran on the organ..
“When I Survey The Wondrous Cross” arranged by Lowell Mason. Presented as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 6 April 2025 by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Highlands” by Joel Houston and Benjamin Hastings (based on the recording by Hillsong UNITED). Presented as an offering of music by Whitney Wheeler on 6 April 2025 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
"Can't Stay Down" by John Mcmillan, Natalie Leonhardt, and Jessica Langdon (based on the recording by Mission House). Presented by Whitney Wheeler as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.
“Lamb of God” by Twila Paris with arrangement by Lloyd Larson. Presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 30 March 2025 by Jennifer Miller and Lynn Sandefur Gardner.
“I Am Your Child” by Heather Sorenson. Presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 30 March 2025 by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Agnus Dei” from Requiem by Heather Sorenson. Presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 23 March 2025 by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“We Rise Again” by Leon Dubinsky. Presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 9 March 2025 by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“The March of the Women” by Ethel Smyth and Cicely Hamilton. Presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 9 March 2025 by the Chancel Choir Women with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“I Said a Prayer for You Today” by Mark Templeton. Presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 2 March 2025 by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Every Time I Feel the Spirit” is an African-American spiritual. This version is arranged by Lloyd Larson and presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 23 February 2025 by Michael Ekbladh and Carl Rocap.
“Psalm 139” by Allen Pote. Presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 23 February 2025 by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Heartscape” by Derek Hakes and presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 16 February 2025 by the Celebration Ringers.
“Blest Are They” by David Haas. Presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 16 February 2025 by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“River in Judea” by Linda Marcus/Jack Feldman with arrangement by John Leavitt. Presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 9 February 2025 by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” arrangement by John Purifoy and presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 9 February 2025 by the Instrumental Ensemble.
“I Will Arise” by Alice Parker/Robert Shaw. Presented as an offering of music 2 February 2025 by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Lyons” arrangement Mark Albrecht and presented as the postlude to worship on 26 January 2025 by Maggie Tran on the organ.
“Prelude” by Henry Coleman and presented as the prelude to worship on 26 January 2025 by Maggie Tran on the organ.
“Awake, My Heart” by Jane Marshall and presented as an offering of music during worship on 26 January 2025 by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“I Know the Lord's Laid His Hands on Me” is an African-American spiritual and presented as an offering of music during worship on 12 January 2025 by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
"SLANE" arranged by John Purifoy - the tune is commonly known for the hymn "Be Thou My Vision". Presented as the prelude to worship on 12 January 2025 by Jennifer Miller on violin and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on the piano.
"Sommerfugl" by Edvard Grieg and presented as the postlude to worship on 5 January 2025 by Maggie Tran on the piano.