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Music

At Fairmount, music is more than performance — it is prayer, community, and a powerful way we embody God’s love together. Whether through ancient hymns, fresh arrangements, or moments of quiet beauty in a weekday concert, music helps us connect more deeply to God and to one another.

Rooted in rich tradition and always open to new expression, our music ministry brings together people of all ages and backgrounds to create something larger than ourselves — something beautiful, meaningful, and full of Spirit.

You don’t have to be a professional. You just have to be willing. All are welcome.

Community Concerts

The Rush Hour Concert Series, an acoustic music showcase (sponsored by the congregation including a generous matching gift from Peter and Sabrina Vanden Broeck), is back in full swing for the 2025/2026 season. Offered throughout the year on select Tuesdays at 5:30PM (See music brochure for a complete listing of events), these 50-minute concerts give us a unique break from our busy lives to hear live art, rest our minds, and to “hang up and hang out.” Rush Hour features a plethora of musical styles, performers from unique backgrounds, and is centered around themes of vulnerability and relaxation.

Various community organizations offer concerts at Fairmount throughout the year, many of them free to the public. Groups that sound in our wonderful sanctuary range from CityMusic Cleveland Chamber Orchestra to the Cleveland Composer’s Guild, and every ensemble in between. FPC houses the largest pipe organ in Northeast Ohio, and many concerts showcase this wonderful instrument–catch our offerings in our biannual music brochure!

Join the Music Ministry at Fairmount

Everyone makes music at Fairmount! 

All ages and stages make up our biggest choir, The Congregational Choir. This choir unites their voices in singing an array of hymns and service music. Our primary source is the purple, “Glory to God” hymnal. Everyone is encouraged to use their voices whether you are a seasoned (or shower) singer!

Instrumentalists join the congregation music offerings as well–soloists ranging from string, brass, woodwinds and traditional instruments make appearances throughout the year.

Here are ways you can get involved in Fairmount’s music ministry:

  • Concert Hosting (Youth/Adults) welcome guests to Fairmount for an array of concerts. Contact Steve Chapman for details.
  • Congregational Choir (All Ages) a community of all ages and stages singing hymns and responses during worship.
  • The Fairmount Bell Choir (Middle School/Adults) Contact Amy Carlson for details and rehearsal schedule.
  • The Fairmount Choir (High School/Adults), rehearsals on Thursday 7-8:30 pm beginning Sept 4.
  • Flute Ensemble (All Ages), an ensemble that plays for worship several times a year with 2 rehearsals prior. Reach out to Susan Wherley for details and dates.
  • Instrumentalists (All Ages) play for worship throughout the year.
  • Intergenerational PopUp Choir (All Ages), first Sunday of each month beginning Oct 5.
  • Joyful Noise (Elementary), singing and playing Orff instruments. Meeting after worship (12:15-12:45) twice a month beginning on Sept 21.

For more information about any of these opportunities, please contact our Director of Music, Jim Riggs.

Special Thanks

We are grateful to the many sponsors of our music program here at FPC. Choral-based arts are supported by the Eleanor R. Baird Music Fund, which supports our music ministries, with other concerts sponsored by members of the congregation.