WELCOME!
Here at SCPCPH, music is an integral part of the worship service. Celebrate and share your musical gifts by exploring one of the many musical opportunities here at Steele Creek. Whether you’re a beginning musician just starting out on their musical journey, or a seasoned player interested in sharing your passion, we’d love to have you make music with us.

Our services are thoroughly infused with music-making so that each and every person in the sanctuary has the chance to participate if the Lord moves your heart. For those with a desire to contribute more, there are opportunities to sing in the choir, participate in small ensembles, or perform as a soloist. All skill levels are welcome, and the ability of our participants range from enthusiastic volunteers to professional musicians.

SANCTUARY CHOIR
The Sanctuary Choir members share the common vision of creating music that inspires us to lift our hearts to God in praise. Rehearsals encompass a wide range of repertoire styles, along with educational opportunities for vocal technique, choral sound production, music theory, sight reading, and reflection on why music moves our hearts. In addition, time for fellowship activities to facilitate group bonding (i.e. FUN) is mixed into the schedule. You do NOT need to be an experienced chorister because you’ll have access to rehearsal tracks in order to sing at home or on the road. The requirements for membership are enthusiasm, energy, and effort. We welcome interested singers to drop in to any of our rehearsals.

Rehearsals: Wednesdays from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Ages: 14 and up
Audition? No

BELLS/CHIMES
All 3 of our bell groups here at SCPCPH delight in providing worshipful and rousing music regularly throughout the year and for special occasions, including community service events. On our 5 octaves of Malmark Handbells and 3 octaves of Malmark ChoirChimes, ringers are introduced to healthy ringing techniques, sight reading skills, and beautiful music from around the world. Participation in festivals and other group activities is optional (and so very fun!). Music reading skills preferred,* but not required (we also need subs!). We even have a bell tree if you’d like to try your hand at solo bell ringing!

*If you wish to audition for Bronze, you must be an excellent music reader.

1. Music & Memories Chimes: A group of 8 ringers who learn popular tunes of the 1920s – 1990s and then travel to area assisted living facilities to share the joy.
Rehearsals: Sundays (seasonally)
Ages: 14 and up
Audition: No, but spaces in the group are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

2. Steele Creek Ringers: Our largest group of ringers who play sacred repertoire during worship on a monthly basis.
Rehearsals: Thursdays from 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Ages: 14 and up
Audition? No, but you must have some music reading skills.

3. Steele Creek Bronze: This quartet is an advanced group of ringers who ring regularly in worship and are challenged to make music at the highest level. Prior handbell and music reading experience are required.
Rehearsals: Thursdays after Ringers Rehearsal
Ages: 18 and up
Audition? Yes, by invitation only when space is available.

PRAISE TEAM
The Praise Team offers contemporary music every Sunday during our blended service. Our musicians are warm, outgoing, and share a common heart for worshiping God and serving together. Positions include (but are not limited to): Singers, Keyboardists, Drummers, Percussionists, Bassists, Guitarists, Winds, Brass, etc. Praise offers music on Sundays through a rotating schedule. Inquire about auditioning for this talented group!

Rehearsals: Wednesdays from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Ages: 18 and up
Audition? Yes.

TECH TEAM
Our Tech Team offers an exciting way to get hands-on audio/visual experience while being an integral part of the service. We run audio consoles, live stream mixing, projection operation, presentation software, lighting, and a host of other tech components. Training is provided.* It takes a great team of sound, lighting, and video technicians working together to produce our worship services!

Training Ground: Wednesdays from 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm
Worship: Sundays from 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Ages: 14 and up

*In order to be considered for the Tech Team, talk to us about scheduling an interview. You must be a regular church attendee for at least six months.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR
The goal of our Children & Youth program is to enrich the lives of our young people while encouraging their relationship with God, and they present delightful and worshipful music in the winter and spring seasons. For our Christmas event, we rehearse from September through early December, with a Sunday service dedicated to our young people during Advent. The spring presentation rehearses from March – May, culminating in a Mother’s Day service. Other activities are scheduled throughout the year, including our quarterly fun and educational “Instrument Petting Zoo” series.

Rehearsals: 9:00 am – 9:30 am, Sundays (March – May and September – December)
Ages: 4 and up

SOLO AND ENSEMBLE/VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL
Opportunities abound for soloists, duets, and small ensemble groups at SCPCPH. If you’re interested in sharing your passion for music in this way, please reach out!

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
In addition to singing or playing in one of our groups, volunteers are always welcome to assist with other music ministry needs, which include: Music Library assistance, Children’s Choir helpers, Promotional Graphics, Administrative Assistance, and Community Outreach opportunities.

‘With gratitude in your heart, sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs to God. And do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.’

-Colossians 3:16