We strive to honor God with excellence in our music programs. Our Chancel Choir sings each Sunday. Handbell and Youth Choirs participate regularly. We present special music at Easter and Christmas, including brass ensembles from the Charleston symphony. The Youth Choir holds annual presentations near Pentecost and again during Advent.
Cherub Choir
Cherub Choir is led by volunteer Julianne Stokes and is offered to ages 3, 4 and 5. They meet during the school year on Wednesdays at 5:30 in the church Narthex. This energetic group sings a few times a year in worship and joins with the Elementary Choir to present the annual Christmas Pageant.
Elementary Choir
Elementary Choir is led by church members, Julie Frye and Mary Beth Meggett. These 1st through 5th graders meet each Wednesday of the school year at 5:30 in the choir room. They are accompanied by Mary Kathryn Huddleston and sing at least once a month for worship services. These kids look forward to joining the Cherubs in their presentation of the Christmas Pageant. The highlight of their year is the Youth Musical presented in the spring with the Mid and Senior High Choir.
Mid and Senior High Choir
Mid and Senior High Choir meet on Wednesdays during the school year at 5:00 in the sanctuary. These 6th through 12th graders are led by the church director of music, Barbara Manaker, with help from members, Andrea Quinn and Ann Faris. They sing once a month for worship and look forward to their spring presentation of the youth musical with the Elementary Choir.
Youth Bell Choir
Youth Bell Choir also meets on Wednesdays during the school year. They rehearse in the sanctuary at 5:30 with Ann Faris as their director. They play a few times a year in worship.
Adult Bell Choir
This group is led by Hugh Knight and is made up of members who have some musical knowledge (basic note and rhythmic reading) and have a love of handbell music. The group meets throughout the year on Wednesday from 6:15-7:15. We typically play in church services once per month and for special occasions throughout the year. Contact: Hugh Knight (843-810-5055 or [email protected]).
Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir is a volunteer choir that sings for worship each Sunday through the year, as well as special services in the community and during Advent and Lent. Members can sing for either the 8:30 service, the 11:00 service or both. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays in the sanctuary from 7:30 to 8:45. This group, open to 9th graders in high school through adult, is directed by Barbara Manaker and accompanied by Jan Pesavento and Hugh Knight. New members are always welcome!
Pre-service music
Pre-service music is presented before every worship service. Those who participate are volunteers who play an instrument (piano, brass, strings, guitar, etc) or sing. Ages range from young Elementary through older adult. Jan Pesavento organizes this each week.