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Worship Ministry
Our Worship Team is a deeply committed community of vocal and instrumental musicians, plus sound and video technicians who love worshiping God and serving together. Our purpose is to help Calvary worship in an inspiring and meaningful way — plus, we enjoy great fellowship!
Explore below to learn more about our Worship Ministry team and opportunities to participate!
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Our Calvary choir, orchestra, and band are comprised of Calvary members who serve in our Sunday worship services. We sing and play a variety of musical styles, striving for excellence in all we do. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 PM (September through May) and grow together through prayer and community.
We accept new vocalists, instrumentalists, and audio/video technicians in January and September. If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, a member of Calvary Church, possess some skill in vocal or instrumental music, or have audio/video experience, have a heart for worship, and desire to serve in a dynamic worship team, we invite you to contact us!
Contact Christy to arrange a rehearsal visit on a Wednesday evening in September to begin the process!
Worship Ministry Office: Christy Pressley, 704.887.3687, cpressley@calvarychurch.com
It is good to give thanks to the LORD,
to sing praises to your name, O Most High;
to declare your steadfast love in the morning,
and your faithfulness by night,
to the music of the lute and the harp,
to the melody of the lyre.
For you, O LORD, have made me glad by your work;
at the works of your hands I sing for joy.— Psalm 92:1–4
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Student Worship Ministry
Choirs, Band, One Voice, & Orchestra
Register now!
Student Worship Choir
Our Student Worship Choir (grades 6–12) sings in worship services and special concerts throughout the year. All middle and high school students are welcome — no audition is needed. Come sing with us!
Students will rehearse in the Choir Room on selected Sunday afternoons from 5:00 to 5:50 PM before evening worship services.Fall Rehearsal Schedule:
- September 7 & 21
- October 19
- November 2, 23 & 30
One Voice
One Voice vocal ensemble (grades 10–12) is an auditioned group that sings as scheduled on Sundays in worship services and special concerts. Rehearsals are on Sundays at 4:00 PM about twice per month.
IGNITE Band
The IGNITE Band and Vocal Team (grades 8–12) lead worship for IGNITE on Wednesday nights from September to May. If you play an instrument, sing, or run tech, and want to help lead your peers in worship, consider joining our team!
Student Orchestra
Our Student Orchestra is for students (grades 8–12) who have played an instrument for two or more years. We invite you to use your musical talent to glorify God in worship at Calvary.
Calvary College Choir
Calvary College Choir is for university students who wish to use their musical talent to glorify God in worship at Calvary. Students are invited to serve year-round or when home for semester and summer breaks!
Contacts: Chelsea Jones, 704.341.5435, cjones@calvarychurch.com
Julia Allison, 704.341.5430, jallison@calvarychurch.com
Christy Pressley, 704.887.3687, cpressley@calvarychurch.com
William Walford, wwalford@calvarychurch.com+ 
Kids Choir
Grades 1–5
Register now!In Calvary Kids Choir, children in grades 1–5 learn to worship our great God while developing musical skills and knowledge of basic music theory and techniques. We sing in worship services and special concerts throughout the year.
We rehearse during scheduled Sunday evening services at 6:00 PM. We will NOT meet every Sunday. Because we have a limited schedule, please plan to attend every rehearsal.
Fall 2025 Rehearsal Schedule:
- September 7 & 21
- October 19
- November 2 & 23
For Sunday Rehearsals —
Sign in at the kiosks to receive a nametag for your child. Children should attend the opening portion of the worship service with their parents. They will be dismissed to the Choir Room & Room LL1 from the service.
Contacts: Chelsea Jones, 704.341.5435, cjones@calvarychurch.com & Christy Pressley, 704.887.3687, cpressley@calvarychurch.com
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Wee Praisers
Choir for Age 4 – Kindergarten
Register now!Preschool children four years old (by 11/30/25) through kindergarten are invited to join the Wee Praisers choir!
We learn to sing and worship God while discovering basic music theory and techniques. We sing in worship services and special concerts throughout the year.
Rehearsals are scheduled for Sunday evening services at 6:00 PM. We will NOT meet every Sunday. Because we have a limited schedule, please plan to attend every rehearsal.
Fall Rehearsal Schedule:
- September 7 & 21
- October 19
- November 2 & 23
For Sunday Rehearsals —
Sign in at the kiosks to receive a nametag for your child. Children should attend the opening portion of the worship service with their parents. Then, they will be dismissed to the Galleria from the service; they will walk to Room 1200 for rehearsal.
Contacts: Julia Allison, jallison@calvarychurch.com & Christy Pressley, 704.887.3687, cpressley@calvarychurch.com
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Organ Concert
Thursday, September 25Thank you for your interest in the Calvary Grand Organ concert series.
The monthly Thursday morning concerts are free, and everyone is welcome! Join us at 11:00 AM in the Calvary Sanctuary. Dates coordinate with our Senior Adult Luncheon schedule.
We invite you to enjoy classics, hymns, and favorite arrangements presented by Calvary organist Elizabeth Hildebrand, along with a brief devotional by Pastor Jim Pile.
2025 Fall Organ Concert Schedule:
- Thursday, September 25
- Thursday, October 23
Organ Concerts On-Demand
Check out our YouTube playlist for videos of recent organ concerts.Elizabeth Hildebrand has been the organist at Calvary Church since 2009. She holds a Master of Music in Organ Performance from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University.
Contact: Jennifer Sharpless, 704.341.5417, jsharpless@calvarychurch.com
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Providing audio & video supportIt takes a great volunteer team of sound, lighting, and video technicians working together to produce our worship services and support the many ministry events throughout the week at Calvary.
We can train you to operate the audio consoles, operate cameras, run the video switcher, use presentation software, and run the lighting console. If you have an interest and aptitude in these areas, please contact us about current opportunities.
Contact: Brian Harrison, 704.341.5463, bharrison@calvarychurch.com
+ Worship Ministry Recordings
CDs & more
Calvary Worship CDs
The Calvary Choir and Orchestra have recorded two live worship CDs: Worship at Calvary and Unending Songs. Both CDs are available for purchase in the Word Room, and Unending Songs is also available here on iTunes.
Our NextGen Worship Coordinator, Chelsea Hathaway, has released her first worship CD, Restored, featuring her own music and lyrics. Get it in the Word Room bookstore.