Music

Our graded music program is designed for children ages 2 through adult. Choirs meet on Wednesday and Sunday nights. Persons interested may call or email the church office.

Children's Music

Children's Music

Membership is open to all 4 year olds to 5th grade. At this age, music is used to encourage a love of God and worship through music. The children will learn simple musical symbols and terms (high/low, fast/slow, legato/staccato) through playing rhythm instruments, bells, games and singing. Children's music is held on Sunday nights from 12:15 - 12:45.

Praise Singers

Membership is open to all sixth through twelfth graders as well as adults. This group leads contemporary praise and worship music for church services and special events throughout the year. They perform with the praise band. This group meets on Sunday nights from 5:15-6:15.

Praise Band

This group leads praise and worship music many times throughout the year for the 10:45 a.m. service and special services. Volunteers are encouraged to share their instrumental talents. This group meets on Sunday nights from 5:15-6:15.

Adult Music

Chancel Choir

Membership is open to all senior high through adults. Repertoire for this choir includes hymns and choral music from the different periods of music history. Larger choral works are performed during the festival seasons of the year. The choir sings at the 10:45 a.m. service each Sunday and during the 8:30 a.m. service on the first Sunday of every month. Soloists and small ensembles from the Chancel Choir also provide vocal music at both services. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings from 7:15-8:45.

Instrumentals

Instrumentalists

Adults are encouraged to share instrumental skills in worship. The instrumental ensemble plays in worship several times a year. Persons interested in playing should contact Judy Bolt.

Youth and adults are also encouraged to share piano, organ, band, and orchestra instrumental solos in worship. Coaching assistance is available from the music staff; coordination with private teachers is encouraged.

Handbells

Handbell Ensemble

Membership in this bell choir is open to senior high youth through adults. This is a combined choir of ringers from Epworth and St. Stephen's Episcopal. The choir rings each month at both churches and rehearses on Sunday afternoons from 1:00-2:00 at St. Stephen's.

Playing in a handbell choir requires many musical skills. Regular attendance is crucial. Ringers are asked to be at each rehearsal and performance. The success of the group is determined by the dedication of all ringers.

Community Participation

Children, youth and adults from the community are invited to participate in the music ministry of our church. We welcome these guests. Persons interested are encouraged to contact the church office.

Adult Volunteers

Many people share their talents in ways other than singing or ringing. Adult volunteers are needed during Sunday worship and on weekdays. Music skills are not required for these positions. If you are interested, please call the church office at (919) 489-6557.

Kimberly Shealy - Director of Music Ministries

Fred Ibberson - Organist

Judy Bolt - Director of Instrumental Ensemble

Marianna Timmons - Children's Choir Assistant