The First Presbyterian Church of Elko is proud of its music ministry. You are encouraged to participate in any of the following groups.

Choir

The adult choir prepares and presents a variety of music at church services. The choir typically practices at the church at 7 p.m. on Thursday evenings and from 9:30-10 a.m. on Sunday mornings.  Those of all vocal abilities are heartily welcomed to the choir. The ability to read music and count time is appreciated, but not absolutely necessary. It is helpful if you can carry a tune and sing on key. The choir takes a break during the summer months. For more information about the Choir's activities, contact the Choir Director, Kathy Reyes at krlr586@peoplepc.com or (775) 738-6894.

Kids' Choir

The Kids' Choir performs its 2005 Christmas Pageant.

The Kids' Choir provides an opportunity for those in Kindergarten through grade 5 to learn fun songs to sing at worship services. The choir typically performs Christmas and spring musicals. "It's a fun way to develop one's voice and participate in light drama," says Pastor Pat Mecham, the children's choir director. The choir practices on Sundays at the church from 3:30-4:30 p.m., which is preceded by Kid's Club from 2:30-3:30 p.m., for a weekly fun afternoon for this age group. Contact Pastor Pat at PastorPat11616@frontiernet.net or (775) 738-3430 for more information.

Youth Music

The Youth Choir is similar to the Kids' Choir, but for those in grades 6-12. It practices from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Sundays along with the church's Jazz Band, which is open to anyone wishing to learn to play jazz versions of songs. At least a rudimentary ability to play an instrument is all that is required to join the band and stretch one's musical wings into simple jazz. The Youth Choir and Jazz Band are led by Pastor Pat who often joins in on his trumpet. Contact Pastor Pat at PastorPat11616@frontiernet.net or (775) 738-3430 for more information.

Christian Minstrels

The Christian Minstrels is a group of singers and musicians who perform gospel music together for various audiences.  Contact Kathy Reyes at krlr586@peoplepc.com or (775) 738-6894 for more information.

Elko Handbells

The First Presbyterian Church of Elko is the proud owner of three sets of handbells that are put to good use by its various handbell groups. The Sunrise Ringers usually meet three to five days a week in the fall at 6:30 a.m. They also attend a two-week handbell camp together in June each year. Other combinations of handbell ringers, such as Bells 2 and the Bell Tones, can be assembled depending on the availability of ringers.

Pat Tempel and Toni Mendive often perform handbell duets.

The group is open to those in fourth grade or older who can read and count music and commit to regular rehearsal attendance. The handbell ringers present a Christmas concert annually following "Christmas in the Nighttime Sky." They also perform at the Nevada Youth Training Center and six area elementary schools. They present a spring concert if groups are rehearsing. "This is a fun music experience that offers group bonding and a rewarding outreach and community response," said Ann Nisbet, the group's leader. For more information, contact Ann at waanelko@citlink.net or (775) 738-5475