The Role of Music in Chapel Worship
The HPU Chapel Community is blessed with a variety of ensembles and musical expression. These groups below enliven and enrich the worship that takes place in Hayworth Chapel.
Collision Contemporary Worship Band
Collision Worship Band is a student-founded and student-run organization, dedicated to creating more intimate worship experiences and helping others to praise God through contemporary worship songs. Collision leads most weeks at HPU Chapel. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays 8pm and Thursdays 7:15 pm. Singers and instrumentalists are needed, but all prospective members are asked to set up an audition with the leaders of the Collision to join.
If you are interested in scheduling an audition for the band contact:
- Gabby Gill, Student Director
- Abbey Ford, Assistant Instrumentalist Director
- Haley Hedrick, Scheduler
- Dr. Carol Earnhardt, Advisor
The Chapel Choir
Chapel Choir serves as the resident choir for the Chapel at High Point University. This scholarship ensemble rehearses every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and participates in Chapel services throughout the year. Members of Chapel Choir come from all academic disciplines across campus and have a wide range of experience singing in choirs. What each member shares in common is a love of singing and a desire to sing music to the glory of God at a high level of artistic expression. For members seeking to gain experience leading in church music, opportunities exist for planning, researching, rehearsing, conducting, and implementing worship services under the guidance of the director. To be selected for this ensemble, auditions are held in the fall and spring of each year. All members may receive academic credit (register for MUS 1320 for 1 credit hour). Required rehearsals are Mondays, 3:25-4:35 p.m., and participation in weekly chapel services is required.
If you are interested in scheduling an audition, contact:
- Dr. Carol Earnhardt at [email protected].
Genesis Gospel Choir
Genesis Gospel Choir is a student-run gospel choir. GGC embodies the spirit of Christ and passes it into their community through faith, love, and fellowship with the intention of uniting believers of all backgrounds. Each month, Genesis serves churches located in the Triad area, as well as the privilege to participate in Chapel on Wednesday nights. GGC welcomes anyone with the heart to sing for Jesus and grow closer to others through faith. Genesis is more than a choir; it is a family.
For more information, please contact:
- Haley Hedrick, President
- Abbey Ford, Music Director
- Dr. Carol Earnhardt, Advisor