"Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song" (Psalm 95:1, 2).
"Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs" (Psalm 100:1, 2)"The trumpeters and singers joined in unison, as with one voice, to give praise and thanks to the Lord. Accompanied by trumpts, cymbals and other instruments, they raised thier voices in praise to the Lord and sang..." (II Chronicles 5:13)
The music program at Pluckemin Presbyterian Church has a rich tradition of performing the highest quality of music to the glory of God. The music offered is a blend of traditional, classical, and contemporary styles. The Sunday morning worship service consists of an organ or piano prelude and postlude, hymns, praise songs, choral anthems, and handbell offertories. At times, the worship service features special music with guest soloists and instrumentalists.
The program consists of two singing choirs and three handbell choirs, which rehearse on a weekly basis. There is a high degree of commitment among the members of our voice and bell choirs. The Director of Music, Noel Sell, administers the entire program, performs all organist duties, and conducts the Sanctuary Choir. The Associate Director of Music, Valerie Sell, administers all music related youth activities, conducts two handbell choirs and one vocal ensemble. The music program also is blessed to have an additional Handbell Director, Marcia Waage McBurney, on its staff.
The musical instruments used for leading worship are an Allen Renaissance Model 350 three manual digital organ and a Yamaha baby grand piano. There is also a Yamaha upright console piano for the purpose of accompanying choir rehearsals. The church also owns a three and five octave set of Malmark handbells and a five-octave set of Malmark choir chimes.
Music Ministries
Sanctuary Choir
The Sanctuary Choir is comprised of 29 dedicated adult volunteers who rehearse weekly on Thursdays from 8:00 to 9:45 pm. and lead worship on two to three Sundays a month at the 10:00 am service. The choir also sings special services on Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, and Maundy Thursday. Those individuals interested in joining are invited to contact Noel Sell, 908-874-3406.
Carol Choir
This choir is for children in grades three through eight. They rehearse weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 7:30 pm. The Carol Choir performs with the Children's Worship program approximately every four weeks. The choir learns the fundamentals of music reading and vocal development. All the children of the church prepare and present a musical on Christmas Eve. The director is Valerie Sell, 908-874-3406
Handbells
Jubilation Ringers
This is the beginning handbell choir for children beginning with grade three. They rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. and perform in church about once a month. The choir is taught basic ringing techniques and music reading. They also play for the 4:30 pm. Christmas Eve Service. The director is Valerie Sell, 908-874-3406.
Carillons 
This group is an advanced handbell choir for experienced ringers who rehearse on Tuesday
evenings from 5:45 to 8:00 pm. The Carillons perform once a month at the 10:00 am. worship service and perform at nursing homes and 
other churches in the area, as well as attend national and area handbell festivals. The choir is taught advanced ringing techniques and music reading. Their director is Marcia McBurney who can be reached at 732-537-1569.
Chapel Ringers
The Chapel Ringers is an intermediate handbell choir for all ages who rehearse Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. The choir performs on a monthly basis in church and area handbell festivals. This choir is taught advanced ringing techniques and music reading. No experience is required for adults and students are selected by the director for participation in this choir. Those interested in becoming a member may contact Valerie Sell, 908-874-3406.
Children's Worship Singing Group 
This group of children will meet on Sunday mornings during children's worship. They will learn songs to perform with the Carol Choir for special services 
including Thanksgiving Sunday, Palm Sunday, Mother's Day, and the 4:30 pm Christmas Eve Pageant.