Bethany incorporates a diverse range of musical expression within corporate worship, from traditional hymns to contemporary praise songs, from the pipe organ and brass to guitar, violin and drums.

Contact Gary Talbert, (206) 284-2222 ext. 16, to share your gift in music.

Choir
The Bethany Choir ministers with music from Gregorian chant to contemporary choruses. The four-part choir participates in morning services every other week and in special services during Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter.

Rehearsals
7-8:30 pm Wednesdays
No auditions required; previous choral or instrumental experience recommended. The choir takes a break during the summer.

Praise Ensembles
Instrumentalists and vocalists lead in worship at each Sunday service. Two ensembles lead morning services on alternate weeks, and most members in the evening ensemble serve every other week. Other musicians share their gifts in a worship time after the Wednesday night community dinners. Rehearsal times vary; generally before services.

Sound Technicians
Serving a vital role in the worship experience, techs operate the soundboard, tape services and set up and taking down equipment. They are available before services to work with musicians, worship leaders and pastors to assure a proper sound mix and volume.

Individuals ages 16 and above may volunteer to assist as sound technicians. Volunteer once or more each month to run the sound board for any (or all) of Bethany's 9 am or 10:45 am services. Training is offered. Some musical background or sound board experience is helpful, but not required. Contact Gary Talbert to volunteer.

Special Music
A regular part of worship at Bethany includes solos to large ensembles, vocal or instrumental (or both), diverse but always with the purpose of enhancing congregational worship. Musicians serve all three services when the choir is not scheduled and only during the evening service when the choir is scheduled.