Welcome to First Baptist Church's Music Ministry

The Music Ministry of First Baptist Church of Greenwood, SC, is a dynamic, inclusive ministry that empowers people in worship, ministers to the congregation, helps participants to grow musically and spiritually, and provides opportunities for service.  The worship at First Baptist Church is liturgical and the worship music is diverse and traditional.  First Baptist has a history of great worship music in the classical, liturgical tradition.

There are active musical groups for all ages:  
     ·        Cherub Choir:  Preschool Children ages 3, 4 and 5
        Music Makers Choir: first and Second Graders 

·        Young Musicians Choir:  Third - Fifth Graders

·        The Voices of Grace Youth Choir:  Sixth - Twelfth Graders

·        Chancel Choir:  Adults 18 years and Older (Service Choir for Sunday Morning Worship)

There are several ensembles for musical expression, praise, and enjoyment.  These groups sing and praise on a regular basis.

·        "The Grace Street Singers" is an adult group that sings mainly contemporary and gospel music.

·        The "Churchestra" is an instrumental ensemble comprised of youth, adults, and Lander University students who are provided scholarships by the Church.

·        The "Chancel Ringers" is the adult handbell choir.

·        The Children's Handbell Choir is for grades two through six.

The Voices of Grace Youth Choir actually consists of three groups:  The Middle School Choir, the combined Youth Choir, and the Senior High Choir.  These youth sing contemporary and traditional music, spirituals, and classical music.  The combined group sings in worship and participates in the "Festival by the Sea" at Myrtle Beach, SC each year.  The Senior High Choir sings in worship and participates in mission trips and national and international festivals in the summer.