The orchestra at FPC supports worship in the 9:45 am Blended Sanctuary Service and for the 11:10 am Traditional Sanctuary Service. There are current openings for French horn (2nd), oboe (1st), and clarinet (1st or 2nd). Membership in the orchestra is by audition. Prospective members should have a High School playing and reading proficiency. Currently, there are no long-term paid positions available. Rehearsals are on Sunday morning in the sanctuary. Contact Duron (worship admin.) at 916/782-3186 ext. 27 for further details.

Pictured are: (back row) Holly Smith-Flute, Nancy Levan-Flute, Jennifer Harrington-Clarinet, Jim Willoughby-String Bass, Norm Bartlett-timpani, Mike Crain-percussion, Bob Camerer-synthesized strings, Chris Baker-Percussion, Tony Williams-trombone, John Smith-trombone, Chris Hammond-trombone, Dr. Balazs Rozsa (seated)-piano, Carol Kihm-Harp, (front row) Erick Schmitt-French Horn, Liz Barton-French Horn, Dave Wuchter-trumpet, Rachel Wilens-trumpet, Colin Matthewson-trumpet, Sarah Crozier-clarinet, Robert Broadfoot-oboe.

For special programs at Easter and Christmas, our orchestra is augmented by regional professional players into an appropriate full orchestra. Besides accompanying the choir on large works the orchestra has perfomed the following pieces on its own:

Tomaso Albinoni - Adagio for Strings and Organ in g minor

J.S. Bach - Sinfonia from the Christmas Cantata

J.S. Bach - Concerto for Two Violins in d minor BWV 1043

J.S. Bach - Air from Suite No. # 3 BWV 1068

Georges Bizet - Farandole (L'Arlesienne Suite #2)

Clydesdale (arr.) - An American Salute

Cranfill (arr.) - I'd Rather Have Jesus

Cranfill (arr.) - To God Be The Glory

Cranfill (arr.) - The Old Rugged Cross

Dickinson (arr.) - How Great Thou Art

Dickinson (arr.) - Worship Our God and King

Hambry (arr.) - His Eye Is On The Sparrow

Hogan (arr.) - Nearer My God to Thee

Kingsmore (arr.) - How Deep The Father's Love For Us

Kirkland (arr.) - Americana Overture

Payne (arr.) - The Battle Belongs To The Lord

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Fantasia on Greensleeves