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.
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir is a volunteer choir that leads weekly in the 9:30 AM Worship 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
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
Requirements:
- Prior music experience, including the 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:
Reach Band
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
Spotify Playlist
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KIDS’ CHOIRS
Kids’ Choirs perform periodically during the 9:30 AM Worship Service and Cantatas
Requirements:
- Open to all kids grades K-5
Contact: Julia Beck, Kids’ Choir Director
SEASONAL MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES
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
In-Person Worship 9:30 AM
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9:30 AM LIVESTREAM
Phone
803-788-5298
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Fridays 8:30am -12:00pm
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