Music

Music and worship are the pulse of 2nd Pres.

Our musicians offer their gifts of time and talent to God. Through creative expression, self-discipline, and cooperation within a nurturing community, they witness to Jesus Christ and his church while pursuing their own spiritual, personal, and artistic growth.

We offer both traditional and contemporary styles of worship, and we seek to provide ways for people of all ages to serve through music.

For more information, contact Brenda Goslee, Organist; Ethan Norman, Worship Leader, or Don Townsend Interim Director of Music Ministry, via the church office.

Join in Our Music Ministry

  • THE CHANCEL CHOIR - The foundational choir of our music ministry providing leadership at the traditional 11:00 AM worship service. This group prepares various repertoire from all music periods and leads the congregation in sung liturgy and worship through music. Seasonal programs are prepared throughout the year. Primarily for adult members. College-age and older high school students are invited. A Choir Student Scholarship Program is offered each year to interested students who are not members of the church.
    When: Wednesdays, 7:30 PM
    Where: Room 214
  • THE CONTEMPORARY PRAISE & WORSHIP TEAM  - This group’s primary purpose is to lead the congregation through music within a contemporary worship setting at the 9 AM service. The Praise Band consists of a worship leader and instrumentalists to include singers, guitars, percussion, and keyboard. New participants and youth are encouraged to participate.
    When: Rehearsals on Thursdays, 7:30 PM
  • THE J.O.Y. SINGERS (Just Older Youth) - For senior-age singers, retired and semi-retired. The choir’s focus is a balance of both inreach and outreach to the community through music. Special theme and seasonal programs are presented each year.
    When: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 10 AM
    Where: Room 214
  • Kidz Praise Choirs I & II   - A program of creative arts for children (Ages 4,5,6) and (Grades 2-5).  Children will encounter a variety of musical activities and posses the basic skills and knowledge to fully participate and understand worship and how music is related to worship.  Children are taught to be followers of Christ and to be life long participants in the music ministry of the church. 
    When: Wednesday 6:00 - 6:45 and 6:45-7:30
    Where: Rooms 221 & 226  
  • THE CHANCEL RINGERS - A handbell choir designed to participate and support traditional worship settings, festivals, and occasional ringing experiences. Music reading and some handbell ringing experience is preferred.
    When: Wednesday, 4:45 PM
    Where: Room 220
  • "CSS" CHOIR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP - A mission endeavor of SPC made available to musically gifted students (non SPC members) enrolled in East Tennessee college / university or community college and pursing a degree in music or music education.  Up to (4) students are selected annually.
  • THE WORSHIP AND MUSIC MINISTRY TEAM - This team provides for the worship of the people of God, including the celebration of the Sacraments, the ministry of music, seasonal events, special service coordination, and ushering as designated by the Book of Order of the PCUSA.