Director: Edd Brashier, 602-949-1950, ebrashier@fbcj.org
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Place: Orchestra Room located on the 5th floor behind the sanctuary
Upcoming Schedule:

• July 1 - featued in a patriotic concert at "Red, White, and Jackson", downtown Jackson
• July 4 - Special 10:30 'God and Country' servce, FBCJ Sanctuary
• Month of July - Rehearsal 'vacation', rehearsals resume August 4

There are a limited number of openings in the FBCJ Orchestra. For more information contact Edd Brashier at 601-949-1950.

STRING LESSONS - FBCJ is fortnuate to have three highly qualified string teachers who teach on campus during the week. It is our desire to nurture these students to become active members of the FBCJ Orchestra or other church orchestras in the years to come. A student does not have to attend FBCJ to participate. For more information contact Edd Brashier at 601-949-1950 or ebrashier@fbcj.org.

A Word from the Director: 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