Music

Make a Joyful Noise to the lord

Music is an integral part of worship here at Myers Park Pres and is a much-beloved element of worship for both our traditional and contemporary services. Whether you keep rhythm on a bass, sing loudly in the shower, or simply want to learn more, all are welcome to share the musical gifts God has given you.

No audition required to participate in any of our excellent ensembles.

Choir

Chancel Choir

Rehearsals: Thursdays | 7-8:30 p.m.

All singers are welcome to join the Chancel Choir, which provides choral leadership of our traditional worship in the Sanctuary. Some music-reading ability, pitch-matching skills, and a love of singing required.

Contact Mark Kemp to get involved.

Bands

Celebrate Band

Rehearsals: Sundays | 8-9:30 a.m.

Lend your musical talents to help lead worship during Celebrate, our contemporary worship service. Vocalists, violists, bassists, you name it, we have a place for you!

Contact Cameron Moore to get involved.

Youth Band

Rehearsals: Sundays | 11:15-12:30 p.m.

All middle and high school youth who sing or play an instrument are invited to join the Youth Band, which occasionally helps lead worship in Celebrate, our contemporary worship service.

Contact Cameron Moore to get involved.

Parent volunteer? Click here to sign up!

Children's Opportunities

Children's Worship Arts

Wednesdays | 5-6 p.m. | Jan 17 - Mar 20

Children in 1st-5th grade are invited to join us as we explore all the ways we can worship through singing, percussion, art, and fun while preparing to lead in worship throughout the year. Class will be followed by an optional family dinner at 6:15 p.m.

REGISTER HERE

Music & Movement

Wednesdays | Jan 17 - Mar 20

Children ages 3-K are invited to grow in God’s grace as we sing, play, dance, move, and discover music as a joyful means of expression!

5-5:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE

5:30-6 p.m. REGISTER HERE

Musikgarten

Mondays - Thursdays | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Infants & toddlers are invited to come sing, dance, listen, move, and play simple instruments, such as jingles, rattles, and drums! 

Contact Amy House for more information, cost, and to sign up.

Pipe Organs

Sanctuary Organ

Our main Sanctuary organ is a 75-rank Casavant, Op. 2625 (1961) which is played from a four manual French terraced style console (2008). In addition to the main instrument, the gallery organ is a 25-rank Casavant and is played from a three manual English style console. Both organs may be played as separate instruments or united as one instrument from either console.

Chapel Organ

Our chapel organ is an Allen Renaissance Quantum model Q285 with English Cathedral specification.

Carillon

Our carillon comprises 27 bells (fully chromatic in two octaves from C to C with the addition of the upper C sharp and D sharp bells). Our instrument was built in 1984 by the John Taylor Company of England.

Carillonneurs

Ring the Carillon

The carillon (the tower bells) is played before and after Sunday services, as well as for weddings, funerals, and other services as requested. The ability to read music is necessary and piano training is extremely helpful. 

Contact Betsey Baesel to get involved.

Special thanks to Jim Kothe for the production of this video tour.

Interested in using our space for your next musical endeavor? Fill out our Facility Request Form and we will get in touch!

Music Staff

Mark Kemp

Director of Worship Arts

mkemp@myersparkpres.org 

(704) 376-3695 x253

Cameron Moore

Coordinator of Contemporary Worship & Arts

cmoore@myersparkpres.org

(704) 376-3695 x307

Betsey Baesel

Administrative Assistant for Worship Arts & Communications

bbaesel@myersparkpres.org

(704) 376-3695 x255

Tom Robak

Organist

trobak@myersparkpres.org

Aimee Barnhill

Children’s Choir Coordinator

abarnhill@myersparkpres.org

Lana Moeller

Music & Movement Instructor

lmoeller@myersparkpres.org