South Church Music and Choirs
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Chancel Choir rehearsals have begun, Thursdays, 7:00pm in the Music Room, for those High School age young and adults interested in singing with the choir on Sunday mornings.
At South Church, the role of music in worship and enriching our spiritual journey has been well established over the years. Along side the spoken word, quietness of prayer, celebration of the sacraments, and words of mission, we recognize that music plays an integral part in carrying the gospel message and expresses our faithfulness and gratitude to God. Through the singing of hymns and anthems, the playing of the organ and other musical instruments, we celebrate God’s love, devotion is inspired, and lives are transformed.
Our musical outreach, variety of choirs, and the dedication of a new Noack pipe organ in 2005, all exemplify our strong commitment to music ministry, and our endeavor to reach the highest musical standards.
Billie Joyce Bell
Organist and Choir Director
Billie came to South Congregational Church in January 2025 and has served as Music Director and Organist for several churches across the US from New England to the Midwest, to Hawaii, beginning in her home state of Kentucky.
After a lengthy career in technology, Billie rejuvenated her lifelong interest in organ studies and in teaching music. Inspired by completion of Orff Schulwerk certification from the San Francisco International School in 2023, she provides group music classes to homeschooled children in addition to private piano lessons.
Billie’s lifelong pursuit of music includes studies at University of Hawaii, private organ study with notable organists throughout the U.S and participation in master classes with instructors from French Conservatories in France and in the U.S. She holds Master Certificates from Berklee College of Music in Music Theory and Keyboard Styles.
At South Church, Billie directs the chancel choir and chime choir in addition to playing the organ. She is energized by the enthusiasm of the community of musicians and staff at South Church and the possibilities of working together to realize a vision of music as a vital part of our ministry.