Music & Arts Pastor: Ryan Durfee | 303.985.4000 x22 |
 
Music & Arts Associate: Lori Andrews | 303.985.4000 x15 |
 
Orchestra Director: Deb Beatty
 
Drama Team Directors: David and Julie Payne
 
 

We often have guest artists come join us in worship. These artists come with a passion for the Lord and leading people in worship. Some are from here in the Denver area while others come from the other side of the world. To see who has come to help us worship see the Guest Artists page.
 
 

Choir practice trax can be found here.
 
 

* Worship Team is made up of instrumentalists (piano, bass, drums, guitar, horns, violin, flute, etc.) and vocalists (lead, soprano, alto, tenor). A commitment to the worship team means taking part 1-2 times per month. We practice on Wednesday nights. On Sunday morning the team rehearses together at 7:00am and leads worship in both morning services. If you are interested in joining the worship team please contact pastor Ryan This is an auditioned group.

• For a description of the audition process CLICK HERE.
   
  To download an audition application CLICK HERE.

* Adult Choir rehearses Wednesdays, 6:30-8:45pm, in room 110, from September through May. The choir sings in the Sunday morning services 2-3 times a month and then special productions throughout the year (Christmas, Easter, Spring Concerts, 4th of July).
 
* Orchestra Come join us as you use your musical abilities in worship. The orchestra rehearses on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, from September through May, 12:45pm - 2:15pm in the worship center. All ages and experience levels are welcome (beginning at Junior High) whether you are a student or a professional. You do not need to audition to join. We perform about once a month as part of the Sunday worship service.
 
 

• Are there any requirements for choir membership?
  There are no set requirements to become a member of the choir. You do not have to audition or have a solo voice. Though you may never have sung in a choir before you may discover that it is a perfect way for you to participate in leading worship.
  If you have made a personal commitment of your life to Jesus Christ, have a desire to honor God through music, and are willing to commit your time to this ministry, then you are eligible to join.
  
  
• What kind of commitment does adult choir membership involve?
  We rehearse from 6:30 - 8:45pm each Wednesday. This is an important time not only to rehearse, but to join our hearts together in prayer and fellowship as we prepare to worship and minister each Sunday. Sometimes there are special once-a-month Sunday afternoon rehearsals in the fall in preparation for the Christmas services in December. Free child care is available during all rehearsals. There is also an overnight retreat in early October for Christmas preparation. Sunday attendance is just as important as the Wednesday rehearsal commitment. Because we are fairly large in number, it is easy to think that one voice won't be missed on Sunday. However, each person is important, and we therefore ask that you faithfully attend Sunday mornings too.
  
  
• In choir, we realize that ministry involves sacrifice.
  Although ministry is rewarding and enjoyable, there are times when it means true sacrifice. There are Sundays when all of us would like to sit in the congregation or not come at all. We are tired; we stayed up late on Saturday night. It would be easy to stay in bed "just this once."
  However, by joining the choir, we have committed together to be accountable, and to be faithful to the Lord as He enables us. Wednesday rehearsals are filled with laughter and music. But sometimes, after a particularly hard day at work or home, we would like to miss, come late, or leave early.
  Again, we remember our commitment is first to the Lord. A verse we often quote is

  "I will not offer to the Lord that which costs me nothing" (I Chronicles 21:24)

  Ministering through choir is something we give willingly, mindful that we are His servants. We invite you to prayerfully consider joining your heart and voice in this vital ministry of Bear Valley Church.