The Role of Music in Chapel Worship
The HPU Chapel Community is blessed with a variety of ensembles and diversity of musical expression. These groups below enliven and enrich the worship that takes place in Hayworth Chapel.
The Chapel Choir
Chapel Choir serves as the resident choir for the Chapel at High Point University. This scholarship ensemble rehearses every Monday and Wednesday and participates in every Chapel service 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, 5:10-6:25 p.m., and participation in weekly chapel services is required.
If you are interested in scheduling an audition, contact Dr. Marc Foster at mfoster@highpoint.edu.
Genesis Gospel Choir
Genesis Gospel Choir is a student-run gospel choir directed by Anthony Foster, Janay Peebles, and Kiara Johnson. 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. Rehearsals are on Sundays from 3:30-5:00 pm and Thursdays from 7:30-9:00 pm. 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 Gabrielle Banks at gbanks@highpoint.edu.
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. Led by Austin Pinelli, Rowan Grieb and Olivia Krodel, Collision leads a portion of weekly worship, and leads a worship service of their own every semester. Rehearsals are on Mondays and Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 p.m., and Wednesdays at 4:30p.m. before chapel. Singers, guitarists, pianists and drummers 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 Farrelle Franks at ffranks@highpoint.edu.