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Music at First Baptist Boulder
Lukas Graf and Ryan Connell

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Find out more about FBC’s magnificent pipe organ—one of the few that still remain in the United States.

Sacred music unlocks deepest emotions—victory, lament, praise, prayer, thanksgiving. From an ancient chant or today’s contemporary sounds, all our music selections are sound in composition and content. A rich collection of soloists, ensembles and occasional symphony groups rehearse and perform here. And we benefit from many of these skilled artists in our services.

Gifted leaders make a difference! Lukas Graf (choir director) and Ryan Connell (instrumental director and organist) create a dynamic program for singers and instrumentalists. The FBC choir is a combination of paid CU students and committed volunteers. Twelve paid professionals complement the group to create an outstanding blend. Listen to FBC's choir: Faure's 17 Requiem, op.48 In Paradisum

Music Rehearsals

The sanctuary choir rehearses at 9 am each Sunday morning and at 6:30 pm on the first Wednesday of every month. Contact Lukas Graf to get involved.

We have a new handbell choir. Contact Ryan Connell if you'd like to join.

"One of my passions is to regularly introduce music that challenges the ear. Spirituality can be found in a variety of sounds and perspectives."
—Organist/instrumentalist Ryan Connell
Tierney Bamrick

Tierney Bamrick, Soprano

  • master's student in vocal performance at CU Boulder, studying with Julie Simson.
  • bachelor's degree in vocal performance from Vanderbilt University.
  • administrative Staff, Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at CU Boulder.
Catherine Compton

Catherine Compton, Soprano

  • master's degree in voice performance and pedagogy at University of Colorado Boulder with Julie Simson
  • music education graduate, Iowa State University
  • marketing assistant for CU Presents
  • graduate assistant for Musicians’ Wellness Initiative
Larry Giddens

Larry Giddens, Baritone

  • bachelor of music student in voice at CU Boulder
  • professional performances in the US, Europe, Russia, Australia
  • executive director, Artist In Ovation
Lucas Goodrich

Lucas Goodrich, Tenor

  • native of Arthur, Ill.
  • master of music in performance and pedagogy, CU Boulder
  • performances with Des Moines Metro Opera, Utah Festival Opera, Natchez Festival of Music
  • upcoming engagements with the Cantabile Singers, Boulder Symphony Orchestra, Boulder Messiah Chorale
Jessica Graf

Jessica Graf, Soprano

  • choir director, Pinnacle Charter High School, Federal Heights, Colo.
  • bachelor of music education specializing in vocal education, Montana State University, Bozeman
  • soprano section leader, St. James Episcopal Church (Bozeman) and St. Philips in the Hills Episcopal Church (Tucson)
  • Children’s choir director for St. James Episcopal Church and St. Philips in the Hills
  • assistant director and vocal coach for Les Miserables, high school edition, Missoula Children’s Theater
  • chorus member performances with Missoula Children’s Theater performances, Intermountain Opera Company and University of Montana
David L'Hommedieu

David L'Hommedieu, Baritone

  • performed internationally with companies such as the Hillman Opera, Lyric Arts International, CU Opera, Colorado Light Opera, Opera du Perigord, Loveland Opera Theater.
  • concert stage performances as soloist in Barber's Dover Beach, Stravinsky's Les Noces, The Messiah, Faure's Requiem, Bach's St. Mathew Passion, and Serenade to Music by Vaughn Williams
  • founder and director of PhoenixSong, a company that promotes American arts song through performance
  • master's degree in vocal performance, CU Boulder
  • bachelor's degree in vocal performance, State University of New York at Fredonia
Nicole Vogel

Nicole Vogel, Alto

  • doctor of music arts candidate in voice performance and pedagogy at CU Boulder studying with Patti Peterson
  • graduate teaching assistant in voice and class voice instructor
  • master of music in vocal performance, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
  • bachelor of music in vocal performance and music education, Ithaca College
Wei Wu

Wei Wu, Bass

  • native of China
  • performed lead role in Poet Li Bai for Central City Opera world premiere, then European and Asian premieres
  • bachelor of arts in vocal performance from College of Arts, People University, Beijing
  • certificate candidate at CU Boulder
  • performances with Chinese National Opera, Roma Auditorium Symphony and Hong Kong Opera
  • special achievements: third place in Fifth World Chinese Vocal Competition, regional finalist (Rocky Mountain Region) for Metropolitan Opera National Council Audition, winner of Denver Lyric Opera Guild