MUSIC MINISTRY AT HBBC

Music Ministry is at the heart of worship and the mission of the church. It inspires our faith and expresses our love for God. Music ministries create opportunities for spiritual and musical growth while enriching our worship and witness.

At Hayes Barton, we believe in the “voice of the congregation.” The congregation is our largest choir and we strive to empower that voice. Lifting our hearts in song unites our minds and spirits in the worship of God. 

Our worship services are most often accompanied by organ and piano. The Hayes Barton Orchestra, the chamber orchestra, and our brass ensemble also accompany and lead quite often. Solo instrumentalists from our orchestra are featured frequently as well. In addition to our Chancel Choir, Chancel Choir Express, and Adult Ensemble, we have a range of other choirs, including preschool and children’s choirs, youth choir, and several handbell choirs. We encourage everyone to find a place to serve and grow in the ministry of music and worship.

FESTIVAL DAYS

We periodically have special days of worship, Festival Days, that feature special music, soloists, orchestra, and our festival choir. These days always provide meaningful and transformational times of worship.

Festival Days 2024-2025

Sunday, September 22
Sunday, November 3
Sunday, December 15
Sunday, February 9
Sunday, March 9
Sunday, April 20
Sunday, May 18

Lisa Moxley

Music Associate/
Accompanist

Jackson Glover

Organist

Adult Handbell Choir

The Handbell Choir is a special opportunity for adults who read music and have some previous handbell experience to prepare and play for worship throughout the year. The Handbell Choir rehearses in 5-6 week sessions and plays in worship twice in the Fall and Spring. Participants may choose one or both sessions. For more information about participation contact Lisa Moxley (lmoxley@hbbc.org).

Alphabells (Handbells for children grades 3-5) - Returns in the fall.

This group gathers on Sundays from 4:45-5:30 PM. Contact Lucy Austin (stateaustins@gmail.com) for more information.

Youth Choir

Youth Choir is made up of 6th-12th-grade students and meets to rehearse each Sunday at 5:00 PM. They are invited to lead worship throughout the year and participate in special events and festivals. Contact Lisa Moxley (lmoxley@hbbc.org).

Children’s Choir

Music plays an important role in the worship of God and the lives of each of us. We begin with celebrating the joy of singing and the joy of singing about our God with our four and five-year-old children. Our graded choirs help our children develop their musical gifts and provide opportunities in worship for our children to lead through music. Children’s Choirs meet on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM during Family Nights. To find out more about Children’s Choirs, please contact Lisa Moxley (lmoxley@hbbc.org).

Hayes Barton Baptist Orchestra

Made up of HBBC members and community musicians, our HBBC Orchestra leads in worship for Festival Days during the year. They also share their gifts and talents for special worship events and musical presentations.

This group is open to advanced musicians by audition.

Violin

Sarah Griffin: Grimes-Napier Principal Violin Chair
Scott Laird: Ruth Hawkins Wilson & Murphy Sue O’Neal Violin One Chair
Angela Scalise: Chancel Choir 2021 Principal Violin Two Chair
TBD: William F. Massey Violin Two Chair

Viola

Warren Ferguson: Kathy Hartenstine Principal Viola Chair
Kevin Yen: Elizabeth U. Tote Viola Two Chair
TBA: Tom Bodkin Viola Chair

Cello

Sonny Enslen: Robert L. Crotts Jr. Principal Cello Chair
Deborah Pitman: Shinn-Turner Cello Two Chair

Double Bass

Zac Denning: John W. Tote III Double Bass Chair

Flute

Erin Munnelly Denning: Michael Hester Endowed Principal Flute Chair
Amy Bradshaw: Eleanor C. Cromartie Flute Two Chair

Oboe

Taiki Azuma: Larita Kellison Oboe One Chair

Clarinet

Marianne Breneman: Kitty Newman Parker Clarinet One Chair

Horn

Caresse Virnig: Tyler Ingram Horn One Chair
Rachel Niketopoulos

Trumpet

Michael Mole: William F. Massey Trumpet One Chair
Lucy Austin: Paul B. Conway Trumpet Two Chair
Alex Smingler: Joy Cogswell Trumpet Three Chair

Piano

Lisa Moxley: Mabel James Woods & Hazel James O’Brien Endowed Piano Chair

Tuba

Richard Austin: MacDougal Family Tuba Chair

Percussion

Andrew Munger: Dyess Family Percussion Chair
Casey Sagolla-Slamp: Denny Family Percussion Two Chair

Choral Scholar

Mallory Young: Mayon E. Little Endowment

Harp

Leigh Stringfellow: David and Susan Hailey Harp Chair

Bassoon

Wenmin Zhang: Larry and Gail Dickens Bassoon Chair

Trombone

Christina Thompson: A.A. James Family Trombone One Chair
Mark Mabe: Dewey Wells Trombone Two Chair

Organ

Jackson Glover: Doug and Kathy Best Endowed Organ Chair

Hayes Barton Orchestra Endowment Ministry

The Hayes Barton Orchestra was organized in 2016 and has had tremendous success since its founding. The future of this ministry is unlimited. Generosity, virtuosity, and the power of sacred music are creating a new path toward spiritual transformation.

Detailed information about orchestra-endowed chairs is available by contacting Lisa Moxley (lmoxley@hbbc.org)  Here are the three ways individuals or families can participate:

Fully Funded Endowed Chair: offers the option to name a Chair in honor or memory of an individual, couple, or family. (15,000)

Endowed Chair: offers the option to establish and name a chair in honor or memory of an individual with the option to continue with future contributions. ($5,000)

Endowed Chair Contributions: Offers the option to contribute to a future or established Chair in honor or memory of someone.