MUSIC MINISTRY

The Music Ministry of GBC has one primary objective - to bring pleasure to the Lord our God. We attempt to do this by equipping and enabling people of all ages the opportunity to serve as worship leaders at various times throughout the year. Please feel free to join a group at any time (see our quick list of choirs and rehersal times).

As a member of our church family you are invited to participate in the music ministry every week by joining in the congregational singing. If you have any questions, you can contact our Minister of Music, Jay Padgett.

CHOIRS & ENSEMBLES

SANCTUARY CHOIR - Director: Jay Padgett

The Sanctuary Choir is the workhorse of the GBC music ministry. It is a talented volunteer choir that sings a wide variety of SATB anthems for worship, special services and other venues such as retirement centers, Bridgeport Days, the National Guard Association Annual Meeting and the State Capitol. Membership is open to all adults.

The choir rehearses Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.

ADULT PRAISE BAND AND TEAM - Director: Jay Padgett

Adult Praise Band and Team currently accompanies morning worship once a month. The band is composed of two keyboardists, bass, electric and acoustic guitarists, drummer and percussionist. There are currently six praise teams on an alternating schedule; each team assists in worship leadership twice a year. Membership is limited.

The group rehearses Wednesday evenings at 6:30 and one Saturday per month prior to worship leadership.

GRACE NOTES - Director: Jay Padgett
Grace Notes is a mixed ensemble composed of senior adults that perform traditional music for worship, special services and area nursing homes and retirement centers. All senior adults are invited to participate.

The group rehearses Friday mornings at 10 in the fellowship hall.

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS - Director: Kari Hyatt

Circle of Friends is a ladies ensemble composed of 9-12 women that sing a wide variety of SSA and SSAA music for worship and special services. Membership is limited to 9-12 adult females.

The group rehearses Sunday evenings at 7 in the fellowship hall.

FAITHFUL MEN - Director: Jay Padgett

Faithful Men is a men’s ensemble composed of 8-12 men that sing a wide variety of TTB and TTBB music for worship and special services. Membership is limited to 8-12 adult men.

The group rehearses Sunday evenings at 7 in the sanctuary.

BELLIEVER’S HANDCHIME CHOIR - Director: Bryan Burdette

The Belliever’s Handchime Choir provides instrumental music for worship, including preludes, calls to worship and anthems, and encourages musical participation and elementary musicianship. All adults are invited to participate.

The choir rehearses Sunday evenings at 6 in the music room on the second floor.

The choir will play the prelude each week of Advent and each week leading to Easter.

YOUTH PRAISE BAND AND CHOIR - Directors: Karen Harrod and Terri Perry

The Youth Praise Band and Choir plays and sings contemporary music for worship and is the primary musical ensemble that leads Vacation Bible School worship. Membership is open to all youth grades 7-12.

The group rehearses Sunday evenings at 5 in the fellowship hall.

ONE ACCORD - Directors: Kari Hyatt and Jay Padgett

One Accord is a combined mixed ensemble composed of members of Circle of Friends and Faithful Men that perform a variety of SSATB music for worship, special services and other venues, such as Graefenburg Summerfest, Bridgeport Days and nursing homes and retirement centers.

The group rehearses Sunday evenings at 7 in the fellowship hall.

SON SHINE PRESCHOOL CHOIR - Director: Lori England

Son Shine Preschool Choir provides younger children with elementary musical activities and experience while teaching them to praise God from an early age. All preschool children ages 4-5 are invited to participate.

The choir rehearses Sunday evenings at 6 in the 5-K Sunday school classroom.

JOYFUL NOISE CHILDREN’S CHOIR - Director: Phyllis Blackaby

Joyful Noise Children’s Choir is composed of children grades 1-6 that perform winter and spring musicals as well as music for worship and special services. All children grades 1-6 are invited to participate.

The choir rehearses Sunday evenings at 6 in the fellowship hall.