First Music

“Who at My Door is Standing?” by K. Lee Scott and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 10 May 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano.

“Doxology Fanfare” by Thomas A. Russell and presented as the postlude to worship by Maggie Tran on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 3 May 2026.

“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” by Isaac Watts with arrangement by Gilbert Martin and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 3 May 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano.

“Resignation” arranged by James E. Clemens and presented as the prelude to worship by Jennifer Miller on violin and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 3 May 2026.

“Down to the River to Pray” is a Traditional Spiritual and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 26 April 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano and Mike Woodruff directed.

“Passacaglia and Pifaro on NETTLETON” by William Allen Pasch and presented as the postlude to worship by Maggie Tran on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 26 April 2026.

“The Lord’s My Shepherd” by Anthony Giamanco and presented as the prelude to worship by Maggie Tran at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 26 April 2026.

“I Believe” by Mark Miller and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 19 April 2026.

“Just a Little Talk With Jesus” by Cleavant Derricks and arranged by Carl Rocap and Mike Woodruff. Presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 12 April 2026.

“To the Lamb on the Throne” by Dan Forrest and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir and Brass Ensemble at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 5 March 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano and Maggie Tran accompanied on the organs.

“Toccata on Christ the Lord is Risen Today” by Diane Bish and presented as the postlude to Easter worship by Maggie Tran on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 5 April 2026.

A duet by Jennifer Miller on violin and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano for the Maundy Thursday service at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 2 March 2026.

“Fanfare Prelude on AURELIA” arranged by Douglas Wagner and presented as the prelude to worship by the Celebration Ringers and Maggie Tran on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 29 March 2026.

“Palm Sunday Hosanna!”  by Joel Raney and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir and First Choristers at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 29 March 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano and Julie Ray, Karen Eskew-Wyliie, and Evelyn Jones accompanied on handbells.

“We Resist” by Mark Miller and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 22 March 2026.

“What Wondrous Love is This?” arrangement by Joel Raney and presented as the prelude to worship by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner and Maggie Tran at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 22 March 2026.

“Light of Grace” by Andy Beck and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 15 March 2026.

“In the Garden” by C. Austin Miles and presented as the prelude to worship by Sadie Court and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 15 March 2026.

“Trumpet Tune” by Jeremiah Clarke and arranged Dale Wagner. Presented as the postlude to worship by the Celebration Ringers at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 8 March 2026.

“Be Thou My Vision” arranged Dale Wagner and presented as an offering of music by the Celebration Ringers at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 8 March 2026.

“Amazing Grace” arranged Dale Wagner and presented as the prelude to worship by the Celebration Ringers at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 8 March 2026.

“My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” is an American folk hymn with lyrics by Isaac Watts with the arrangement by Mack Wilberg. Presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 22 February 2026. The choir was accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano, Cameron Perrin on flute, and Mike Woodruff on oboe.

“Holy, Holy, Holy” by John Bacchus Dykes and Reginald Heber with arrangement by John Purifoy. Presented as the postlude to worship by Cameron Perrin with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 1 March 2026.

“Simple Gifts” by Joseph Brackett with arrangement by John Purifoy. Presented as the prelude to worship by Cameron Perrin with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 1 March 2026.

“Create In Me A Clean Heart, O God” by Carl F. Mueller and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with Maggie Tran on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 22 February 2026.

“Open Thou Mine Eyes” by Benjamin Harlan and presented as the prelude to worship by Elvis Gomez with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 15 February 2026.

“Then Will the Very Rocks Cry Out” composed Bill George, John W. Thompson, Randy L. Scruggs, and Gary McSpadden; and arranged by Mark Mark Hayes. Presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 15 February 2026 by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.

“We Are Yours Lord” by Mark Patterson and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 8 February 2026 by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.

“Blessed Assurance” written in 1873 by Fanny Crosby. Arrangement by Vernon Whaley and Charles Clevenger. Presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 18 January 2026 by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.

“Gregorian Paraphrase On 'Ave Maris' Stella” improvisation by Gabriel Johnston on the piano and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 11 January 2026.

“Prelude Improvisation" by Gabriel Johnston on the organ and presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 11 January 2026.

“Postlude Sortie” improvisation by Gabriel Johnston on the organ and presented as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 11 January 2026.

“Hyfrydol” by Rowland Prichard and arrangement by John Purifoy. Presented as offering of music by Drew Miller on trumpet and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 4 January 2026.

“Hark, The Herald Angels Sing!” by Felix Mendelssohn and arrangement by Jay Rouse. Presented as the postlude to worship by Jennifer Miller on violin and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 4 January 2026.

“Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” arrangement by Lloyd Larson. Presented as an offering of music by Jennifer Miller and Jessica Van Leer with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 21 December 2025.

“Prayer of St Gregory” by Alan Hovhaness and presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 21 December 2025 by Chris Woodruff on trumpet and Maggie Tran on the organ.

“Postlude on Regent Square” by Alec Rowley and presented as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 21 December 2025 by Maggie Tran on the organ.

“Variations on O Little Town of Bethlehem” by Robert M. Thompson and presented as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 7 December 2025 by Maggie Tran on the organ.

“Christmas Communion Song” by Susan Naylor Calloway. Presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano and Cameron Perrin on flute at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 7 December 2025.

“O Little Town of Bethlehem” arranged by  Joel Raney and presented by Cameron Perrin with Maggie Tran on piano as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 7 December 2025.

“Call to Advent” by J Jerome Williams and arranged by BJ Jackson. Presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 30 November 2025.

"An Advent Prayer" by Allen Pote and presented by Sadie Court with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 30 November 2025.

“Morning Prayer” written by Venita MacGorman and presented by the Fellowship of the Ringers as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 23 November 2025. Michael Knowles accompanied on the cello.

A mashup by Dean Brown of “Precious Lord Hold My Hand” by Tommy Dorsey and “Just a Closer Walk With Thee” by Kenneth Morris, and presented by The Remnants (Dean Brown, Carl Rocap, and Mike Woodruff) as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 16 November 2025.

“I’ll Fly Away” written by Albert Brumley and presented by The Remnants (Dean Brown, Carl Rocap, and Mike Woodruff) as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 16 November 2025.

“God Has Work For Us To Do” written by Mark Miller and presented by the Chancel Choir as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 16 November 2025, and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano, Jennifer Miller on bells, and the Brass Ensemble.

“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” written by William Williams in the 18th Century with music by John Hughes. This piece was arranged by Hal Hopson and presented by the Chancel Choir as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 9 November 2025, and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano, Jennifer Miller on bells, and the Brass Ensemble.

“Eternal Father, Strong to Save” composed by John Bacchus Dykes and arranged by Canadian Brass. This piece was presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 9 November 2025 by the Brass Ensemble.

“My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” arranged by Brant Adams and presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 2 November 2025 by Cameron Perrin on flute and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.

“Dwell in the Light Forevermore” by Lloyd Larson and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 2 November 2025 by the Chancel Choir, and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano and Cameron Perrin on flute.