Our 481 Worship Choir starts on September 19 with a KICK-OFF Party at 5:30 p.m.  The semester will culminate with the presentation of the musical “Straight Outta Bethlehem” on Sunday, December 5.  We want to invite all students in grades 1-5 to join us on the NEW DAY and TIME.  For more information call the Worship and Music Office (803-327-7181).

Worship Choir

Ages: College - Adult
Rehearsal: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesdays
Location: Choir Room (Room 225)

This choir of over 100 voices provides evangelistic, uplifting and celebrative music for both of the worship services each Sunday. Emphasis is given to choral precision and musical integrity, but the spiritual side of singing and leading worship is also essential to this choir. Music reading skills are helpful, but not required. Our rehearsals are a combination of fun, fellowship and hard work!

First Baptist Church Orchestra

Ages: Middle/High School - Adult
Rehearsal: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Nights
Location: Worship Center Stage

The instrumental ministry is open to all instrumentalists Middle/High School age and up.

In the 9:10 a.m. service, an orchestra is used to accompany the choir and congregational music. They also accompany the choir for any musicals presented throughout the year. This group provides special music periodically in the 9:10 a.m. service. Smaller ensembles are also chosen from these players for special selections during the year. Scot McGuire is the director of the orchestra. Scot holds a Master's degree in music and plays several instruments.

Contemporary Praise Band

Ages: College age and up
Rehearsal: 7:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings
Location: Worship Center Stage

The 10:30 service uses a praise band composed of drums, guitars, keyboards and occasional brass and woodwinds.

J.O.Y. Choir - SENIOR ADULT MUSIC MINISTRY

Ages: 55 and older
Rehearsal: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Monday Mornings
Location: Choir Room (Room225)

Our older adults have a great time of fun, fellowship and singing together each week (September - May). They present musical programs at Christmas and in the spring and have been the featured choir at the South Carolina Senior Adult Convention. They also participate in a choir tour each spring. There is no audition so come join the fun!

Adult Handbell Choir

Ages: College - Adult
Rehearsal: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Nights
Location: Room 202

The Handbell Choir plays in our Sunday services throughout the year and is featured at Christmas. The five octave bell set has just undergone a major refurbishment. Although previous handbell experience is not required, you should be able to read music.