Music

“Sing to him; yes, sing his praises,

Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds.” – 1 Chronicles 16:9

 

 
 
 
 

We Love Music

One of the many joys at FPC Moorestown is our extensive and diverse music program. Our choirs and worship band are open to everyone – you need not be a church member to participate. We are particularly proud of the multi-generation families that have been members of our choirs!
 
Throughout the year our choirs sing during our worship services and hold concerts for all to attend, sometimes accompanied by the West Jersey Chamber Music Society. All to the glory of God. 
 

Music at FPC – ‘Sing or Ring’ in One of Our Choirs This Year or Join Our Band

Our Choirs and Worship Band are open to all. Interested in joining us as we lift our voices? Click a button to learn more:
 
 
 
Please complete a short sign-up form so we may know of your interest in joining one of our Music Programs.
 
 

Joel Krott

Director of Music Ministry

Joel has served as our organist and director of music since 1974. He leads five vocal choirs and is conductor of West Jersey Chamber Orchestra and Chorus.
 
He holds a summa cum laude degree from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and completed graduate work at the University of Oregon and Westminster Choir College. He has studied at the Summer Organ Academy at Haarelem, Holland, and in Copenhagen. He has also studied theology at Eastern Baptist Seminary.
 
Joel has presented concert tours as organist in Denmark and led our church choir tours in Denmark and Sweden. He is equally committed to leading worshipful music with all ages and strives to glorify God and edify His children through the great classical organ and choral works that are a treasure of Christian culture.
 
Joel’s love and commitment to FPC Moorestown makes him a treasure to us! He says, “When we lift our voices in song, we join a cosmic affirmation of God’s glory. We have singers of all ages join in that chorus through worship services, concert with orchestras, international tours, and during regularly disciplined rehearsals. Join us as we proclaim the Gospel and Glory of God through His songs!”

Rev. Wes Allen

Contemporary Worship Leader

Wes serves as our Associate Pastor as well as leader of our Contemporary Worship Band.  
 
After graduating from The King’s Christian High School, Wes attended Temple University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Theater. While attending Temple, Wes commuted weekly to New York City to train with the Second City in improvisational theater. Upon graduation, Wes moved to Chicago and continued studying improv at Second City and the Annoyance Theater.
 
While in Chicago, Rev. Allen found himself asking God for direction one night and received the answer – his call to ministry. Wes graduated with a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. He completed his Field Education at Asbury United Methodist Church in Norristown, Pennsylvania and First Presbyterian Church of Moorestown. He would later complete his Clinical Pastoral Education at the Elizabeth Boggs Center at Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center.
 
Wes plays the guitar and harmonica in the Worship band and also sings. He has a ‘side gig’ with local band ‘The Trophy Husbands’ made up of friends and members of FPC Moorestown. You can see them at the Strawberry Festival!

A Celebration of 50 Years 

Our congregation, friends and students (past and present) came together on January 23, 2022 to honor Joel Krott as he celebrated 50 years of his Music Ministry; mentoring and sharing the Gospel at First Presbyterian Church of Moorestown.
 
 
Joel is committed to presenting worshipful music for all ages to glorify God and His Son, Jesus Christ.
 

Our Accompanists

Kathy Gunsallus
  • Carol Benner
  • Kathy Gunsallus
  • Carol Manion
  • Rebecca Neindorff

Our Contemporary Band

All are welcome to join the Contemporary Band. We have a few core band members:
Rebecca Neindorff (Piano), Michelle Davis (vocals), Winnie Jiang (vocals), Kalane Williams (bass), Curtis Blaine (drums), Steve Drzaszcz (vocals), Rev. Wes Allen (vocals/guitar)
 

Music Director, Joel Krott offers us inspiration in word and music.

 

Spring Has Come
‘As the Light of Spring Reflects the Light of God’
God has a ‘spring’ coming for us, we can celebrate it in music. Listen as FPC’s Director of Music, Joel Krott tells us through words and music of the hope God has planned for us.

What Offering Shall I Bring to Thee
This is prayer and we are asking God a question in this prayer. What can I give back? Listen as FPC’s Director of Music, Joel Krott poses this question for us to consider and plays the organ for us.

I Want Jesus to Walk with Me
So many people are isolated at this time. How do you endure hardship? Listen as FPC’s Director of Music, Joel Krott ‘walks’ us through trial and heartbreak with music.
 

Contemporary Worship Leader, Rev. Wes Allen and music from our Worship Band..

 

 

Our FPC Moorestown Touring Choir! We invite you to watch Heavenly Voices; music, messages and memories from our Denmark Tour.