What Is The Purpose Of NEPC Music?
NEPC Music is a community of worshipers GATHERING to glorify God, GROWING as disciples of Christ and GOING as leaders in worship.
TRADITIONAL MUSIC
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir is a volunteer choir that leads weekly in the 10:00 a.m. traditional service.
Requirements:
- Previous choir experience is helpful, but not mandatory.
- Formal auditions are not required.
TO JOIN: visit a rehearsal or two, then speak with the Choir Director.
Rehearsals:
- Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the Choir Room
- Mid-August through May; Sundays only in June
Contact: Jeremy Buzzard, Director of Music
Celebration Orchestra
The Celebration Orchestra is a volunteer orchestra that leads weekly in the 10:00 a.m. traditional service.
Requirements:
- Open to anyone with high school or college experience.
- Advanced middle school players may audition.
TO JOIN: contact the Orchestra Director and arrange to visit a rehearsal or schedule an audition
Rehearsals:
- Select Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. – 7:10 p.m. on the Sanctuary Stage
- Mid-August – May
Contact: Jeremy Buzzard, Director of Music
Joyful Bells
Joyful Bells is a volunteer handbell choir that leads approximately once per month in the traditional service.
Requirements:
- Prior music experience, including ability to read music (both treble and bass clef preferred)
TO JOIN: contact the Handbell Director and arrange to visit a rehearsal
Rehearsals:
- Select Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. – 7:10 p.m.* in the Sanctuary Balcony
- Mid-August – May
Contact: Haley Kovach, Assistant Director of Music
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
Reach Band
The REACH Band is a modern worship band that leads weekly in the contemporary service.
Requirements:
- All members are required to audition
- Members must be highly proficient musicians, able to lead with confidence
TO JOIN: contact the Director of Music and arrange to visit a rehearsal and schedule an audition
Rehearsals:
- Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on the Sanctuary Stage
- Year-round
Contact: Jeremy Buzzard, Director of Music or Kerri Roberts, Assistant Director of Music
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YOUTH MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES
KIDS’CHOIRS
Kids’ Choirs lead periodically in both traditional and contemporary services.
Requirements:
- Open to all kids grades K-5
TO JOIN: sign your child in to the Kids’ Choir room during any regular Wednesday night that activities are scheduled
Rehearsals:
- Wednesdays 5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Mid-August – May
Contact: Rebecca Busbee, Julia Beck, Kids’ Choir Directors
STUDENT BAND
The Student Band leads as needed for Student Ministry events.
Requirements:
- Intermediate skill level is recommended
- Experience playing or singing with a band is helpful, but not required
TO JOIN: contact the Director of Student Ministries and arrange to visit a rehearsal
Rehearsals:
- As needed
- Fall & Spring Semesters only
Contact: Jason Pittman, Director of Student Ministries
SEASONAL MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES
Christmas & Easter Cantata
Cantata means “sung.” These are our big seasonal productions that highlight the birth of Christ at Christmas and the death and resurrection of Christ at Easter. There are many ways to get involved!
Meet Our Ministry Staff
Interested in getting involved in an area of Music Ministries? Please reach out and contact us to answer any questions and to get you connected.
Address
601 Polo Road
Columbia,South Carolina 29223
Worship Services
Traditional Worship 10:00 AM Sundays
Contemporary Worship 11:15 AM Sundays
Phone
803-788-5298
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Fridays: 8:30am – 12:30pm
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