Bonsack has always had a strong love for music and its use in worship and Christian education.
The music and choral ministry is part of a large and growing music program that touches the lives of three-year-olds through senior adults.
Contact: Grant Frederick
Adult Choir
The Bonsack Baptist Adult Choir leads worship in the Sanctuary each week and presents up to three major productions each year. In the week leading up to Easter, the Adult Choir serves as the foundation for presentations centered around the life and ministry of Jesus. A highlight each year is the Sounds of Christmas concert, which features full orchestra, handbells, and a wide range of classic music of the season. Throughout the year, the Adult Choir sings a variety of choral literature, everything from classical masterworks to modern gospel hymns.
In 2023, members of the Adult Choir participated in a music mission trip to Philadelphia, PA where they explored the intersection of music making and service. The Adult Choir has also sung major works and programs at Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center, the Constitution Hall, and the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
Adult Choir is open to weekly participants and seasonal singers who participate in major events. The choir meets on Wednesdays at 7pm.
For more information on how to get involved, please contact Minister of Music, Grant Frederick.
Contact: Ann-Marie Ball
Community Life Center Praise Band
A group of musicians dedicated to leading others in bringing glory to God through the gospel of Jesus Christ. We desire to skillfully combine God's Word with music so that we may see him more clearly, and worship him more fully. Instruments involved include our voices, guitars, keyboards, drums. This group is open by audition and rehearses mid week for our Sunday worship gatherings.
Contact: Staley Lyle
Music Time for Kids
In Music Time for Kids, we learn about God’s love for us and how to worship Him through many different art forms. We do many hands-on activities to get kids learning and discovering as we move through the year. Music, acting, art, percussion, and singing just scratch the surface of the activities each child can participate in.
The Fall semester focuses on our Christmas program and uses small groups to focus on specific skills. Participants also have the opportunity to lead worship with a piece they learn in the fall. During the Spring, we focus on our musical presented in May. Each musical centers around biblical stories and concepts in a way that children can learn and understand.
Doors open for Music Time at 6pm and we finish at 6:50pm. If your child attends both Music Time and Mission Groups, leaders from Music Time will take the groups straight to their GA and RA rooms. We have music groups for children ages three through sixth grade.
Contact: Jeff Brannon
Senior Adult Choir
Bonsack's Senior Adult Choir is open to all senior adults who enjoy singing, fellowship and ministry. The group meets September through May on Tuesdays, 2–3:30 p.m., and ministers regularly through music to area nursing and retirement homes.
Contact: Jeff Brannon
Adult Handbells
The Adult Handbell Choir is a three/four octave group that meets September through May, on Monday evenings at 7pm. The choir is available to post-high school through adults with ringing experience when openings are available.
Contact: Grant Frederick
Sunday Orchestra
Our orchestra leads worship in the Sanctuary approximately once a month with stirring orchestral selections and hymn accompaniments that enhances our worship. In addition to our monthly Sundays, members of the orchestra are frequently scheduled to participate in smaller brass and string ensembles (and an occasional big band).
Our orchestra is comprised of seasoned music professionals as well as dedicated amateur musicians and is open to everyone who plays at a high school level. The group rehearses on Sunday mornings and occasionally Sunday afternoons at 12:30pm.
For more information, please contact Grant Frederick.
Contact: Grant Frederick, Ann-Marie Ball, or Rob Covington
Student Music
Student music includes our Student Choir and breakout groups such as band, drama/video, percussion, and vocal coaching. We meet on Sundays at 3:30pm. If you have a student in middle school or high school who is interested in getting involved in music, contact Grant, Ann-Marie, or Rob!