Music plays a vital role in a worship service providing inspiration and “telling the story of Jesus”. Early in 1993, the Preble Congregational Church was blessed to have Dr. Stephen B. Wilson join us as our organist and choir director. Dr. Wilson graduated from Ball State University with a doctorate in conducting in 1983, and has been Professor of Music at SUNY Cortland since 1985, having served one three-year term as chair of the Department of Music.  His talent and dedication speaks to the members of the congregation in the beautiful music that tells of God’s glory.  

Since, Preble is a comparatively small church there is a limited availability of strong voices to sing in the choir. Therefore the group has always been limited in numbers but the singers are very committed to serving the congregation faithfully.  Dr. Wilson has brought unlimited patience, talent, and dedication to the task of directing. These traits allow him to bring out the best in each individual singer.  

The sanctuary contains a sound system of pulpit microphone as well as cordless microphones, a set of chimes recently refurbished, a grand piano, and a relatively new Allen Digital Organ and aYamaha Clavinova with an external Orchestra Disc Module that is used for accompaniment purposes.  Dr. Wilson humbly credits the instrument and the resonant acoustics of the sanctuary for the beauty of the music. 

Talented members of our congregation also provide beautiful instrumental and vocal solos on occasion such as a recent flute solo. Our church also takes advantage of talented individuals in the county such as the Homer Brass group who plays here at least once per year. A member of  our congregation plays an instrument in that group. Former members who have relocated also return at times to share their musical talents once again with our congregation.  

As one can see and hear at Preble we have the ability and talent needed to make a joyful noise unto the Lord every Sunday. Please join us!!!!!