WFPC Music
Westwood First Presbyterian Church has been a staple for worship music in Cincinnati for generations. It is currently lead by our Director of Music Ministries, Heather MacPhail. Keep scrolling to explore our various music ministries!
Heather MacPhail, Director of Music Ministries
Heather has been an important part of the music ministry at Westwood First Presbyterian Church since 1993. She holds a Master of Music degree in accompanying and a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. She serves as Music Assistant to Director, Robert Porco for the Cincinnati May Festival Chorus, where she also serves as an accompanist, as well assisting in preparation of the Summer Chorus for performances at Riverbend. Previous choral work includes the Cincinnati Opera Chorus, Cincinnati Choral Society, and Cincinnati Children’s Choir. Heather is on the faculty at Miami University, Oxford, OH. She coaches undergraduate and graduate piano majors in accompanying, and performs in master classes and recitals with students, faculty, and guest artists. She serves as the Staff Accompanist there, and is the pianist for Miami3, a faculty trio of clarinet, violin and piano. Heather is also a frequent keyboardist with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
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She is a regular performer on the Westwood First Concert Series as piano and organ soloist and accompanist. In addition, she is active as recitalist throughout the Cincinnati area, including the Taft Museum Chamber Music Series, Music at Noon series in Oxford, Ohio, Christ Church Glendale, and other local churches. She is a member of the American Guild of Organists and maintains a private teaching studio for piano and organ.
Chancel Choir
Adults and teens rehearse every Thursday from 7:00-8:30 p.m. and sing for Sunday morning and special worship services, in community outreach projects, and on the Westwood First Concert Series. The choir performs choral works ranging from Handel's Messiah to newly commissioned spiritual pieces. The choir is always welcoming new singers and would love to have you! For more information, contact Heather MacPhail,
Chancel Bells
This adult group includes those interested in learning to read music and ring bells, as well as those with basic reading skills. The group meets on Thursdays from 2:00 – 3:30pm. Activities include participation in special Sunday worship services, other Westwood First events, and community mission events. Directed by Heather MacPhail, heather@wfpc.org, the group is always welcoming new members.
Westwood First Concert Series
The Westwood First Concert series has been a West Side tradition since 1981. For over four decades, our series has presented, in the beautiful Westwood First sanctuary, outstanding and varied concerts for the enjoyment of our community. Join us again as we embark on another exciting musical journey for the 43rd season beginning in October 2025. For more information, email Concert@wfpc.org
Our Organ
Westwood First boasts a 3-manual, 30-rank
M. P. Möller Opus 7216, 1946 pipe organ. Our organist and Director of Music Ministries, Heather MacPhail showcases it every week during Worship services and also on the Westwood First Concert Series. During her tenure at Westwood First, Heather has made a point of playing organ music accessible to a wide audience - come experience its magnificence for yourself!
