Memorial Baptist Church

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Music Ministry

Praising with a Joyful Sound

Music and song moves us in ways we often can not explain. God has given us the gift of music and we at Memorial believe in sharing this gift in worship and activities. Our church is blessed with a host of talented individuals with wonderful voices and special musical abilities. We welcome participation from all who want to serve the church and glorify the Lord through music worship leadership.

What do you play? Do you love singing? Come and find out how your talent can help us praise the Lord.

Please contact our Associate Pastor of Music, Richard Buerkle, about any of the music ministries listed below either by email or by phone at 703.538.7000.

  • Sanctuary Choir

    11:00am service

    Memorial's Sanctuary Choir sings at the 11:00am worship service and performs exceptional music throughout the year. Special music services are performed at Easter and Christmas.

    The choir rehearses on Wednesday nights from 7:15 to 8:30pm.

  • Photo: LifeLine Musicians

    LifeLine

    8:30am service

    LifeLine is the praise band that leads our 8:30am contemporary service in the intimate setting of our chapel. Acoustic guitars, bass, drums, keyboard and vocalists provide the foundation for our "joyful noise."

    LifeLine rehearse Sunday evenings at 7:15pm and Thursdays at 8:00pm.

    LifeLine Music CD cover LifeLine has a debut Self-titled album "LifeLine" that you can listen to online and that you can pick up at the church.

  • Chime Choir

    Chime Choir is a joyful and heavenly experience! The Chime Choir regularly performs during the 11:00am worship service and at special occasions such as the Christmas Eve candlelight service.

    Hand chimes sound like hand bells but are less fragile and are easier to play. We welcome beginner players. Even those who can't read music can chime because we use color-coded music which is easy to follow.

    Rehearsals are held on Sunday evenings at 6:30pm. Keep those hands busy and join our Chime Choir! Please contact for more information.

  • Children's Choir

    Children's Choir periodically performs at the 8:30 and 11:00 worship services as well as performing at Christmas. Each Spring, the kids typically produce a Spring Children's Musical complete with drama, music, costumes and set.

    Rehearsals are held on Sunday nights from 6:15 – 7:00pm in the Choir Room. Children between Kindergaten and 5th grade are welcomed to participate in the choir.

    Please contact director to learn or participate in this important ministry.

  • MBC Instrumentalists

    MBC Instrumentalists are individuals that help lead our worship. We are proud to have as a part of our music ministry those who play French Horn, Clarinet, Violin, Flute, Drums, Guitar, Bass and Trumpet. These individuals play for special events, accompany hymns, play offertories, and accompany our other ensembles.

    If you are interested in playing your instrument for a service, please let know, and we’ll get you on the calendar.

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