Music

The Ministry of Music and Worship exists to lead the body of Whitesburg Baptist Church is genuine, life-giving praise and worship and to encourage worship as a lifestyle in the heart of the believer. We believe that participants in the worship ministry are called to be servant-leaders whose mission is to glorify God, edify the church, and equip other believers. Over the last several years, the music ministry has expanded into an arts ministry—choir, orchestra, drama, dance, visual arts, multimedia, and technical services. The following groups have been created to assist you in developing and using your God-given talents.

This choir, comprised of college students through senior adults, is a non-auditioned yet highly motivated team. The main focus of our ministry is the exciting opportunity of leading in our weekly worship services. Worship is given a high priority at WBC. Wednesday night rehearsals become the backbone for all we accomplish musically and spiritually as a choir. We also have many wonderful and varying opportunities to minister in such programs as our patriotic celebration, "I Love America," featuring the Living Flag, our Christmas Celebration, and at conventions, conferences and civic functions. If you have a love for the Lord, feel that this is the ministry for you to "plug into" and are willing to commit yourself to the time necessary, then we would love to have you join our ranks.

Rehearsals - Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:00 PM & Sundays from 4:45 - 6:00 PM
Worship Services - Sundays, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM and 6:15 PM

We also have a Senior Adult choir that meets on Tuesday afternoons at 1:00. They sing at Somerby the first Sunday of each month and will also do concerts at other nursing homes throughout the year. No audition necessary, just a willingness to sing and have fun.

SWAT

The Student Worship Arts Team is a vital part of the music ministry at Whitesburg Baptist Church.

Children's choirs are designed to train children, age 3 - grade 5, in Biblical truths primarily using the medium of music. Other creative and performing arts are employed as well, including drama, dance, and visual art. Each child is placed in a graded choir which offers trained teachers, large and small group time, hands-on experience with musical instruments, and opportunities to perform in church services. There is also a Hand Chime Ensemble for grades 1 - 2, and a Hand Bell Ensemble for grades 3 - 5.

Hand Chimes and Hand Bells meet on Sundays at 4:00 PM

Children's Choirs rehearse from 4:45 - 5:45 on Sundays:

Music Time for Threes (age 3) Room 132
Cherub Choir (age 4) Room 131
Angel Choir (age 5) Room 133
Music Makers I (1st graders) Room 207
Music Makers II (2nd graders) Room 203
PraiseKids (3rd graders) Room 206
Young Musicians I (4th graders) Room 214
Young Musicians II (5th graders) Room 211

Adult Orchestra

Members of the Adult Orchestra (grade 11 to Adult) have a vital place in the ministry of Whitesburg Baptist Church. We offer the instrumentalist opportunities to play in both AM services on Sundays, a PM service once a month on average, concerts outside WBC, and on missions tours.

We will begin a student orchestra in January for those in grades 7 - 10, plus adults who are apprehensive about playing with the Celebration Orchestra or haven't played their instruments in a long time.

We have a "no obligation" rehearsal policy. This assures that no pressure will be felt to play on a regular basis until the player and director feel confident and comfortable in doing so.

Ensembles rehearse weekly to complement the full Orchestra in ministry opportunities. The Orchestra provides special music for the worship service on occasion. In addition, soloists are encouraged to have selections ready for worship services.

Each Orchestra member experiences and enjoys the fellowship, fun, and deep sense of fulfillment that come from being a part of this exciting ministry.

Rehearsals - Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Worship Services - Sundays, 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM

Handbells

The handbell program at WBC begins with a Hand Chime Choir for grades 1 and 2, a Handbell Choir for grades 3-5, a Student Handbell Choir (middle and high school), and an adult Handbell Choir.

WBC Handbell choirs have a rich tradition of being among the best in the city in musical excellence and in spiritual values as they play for worship services, weddings, community events, and on mission tours.

The Handbell choir learns a wide variety of music in order to minister when called upon to do so. In addition, solo, duet, and 4-in-hand ringing is done for special occasions. There is no audition for the group. However, for solo and small ensemble ringing, auditions are necessary. Requirements for the Youth and Adult teams are the ability to read music and willingness to commit to each rehearsal and performance.

Rehearsals :

Children's Handbells and Handchimes meet on Sunday afternoon at 4:00

Youth Bells meet on Wednesdays at 4:00

Adult Bells meet on Tuesdays at 8:30am