The music ministry of Kathwood Baptist Church is carried out by members of the congregation in corporate worship, in the leading of choirs, in teaching children to sing, and in playing instruments. The goal of the music ministry is to unite the congregation in worship and in song, singing our theology, sharing our experiences, and celebrating our future. The music ministry is led by Burt Pardue.

Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir at Kathwood performs a wide repertoire each year. Sacred anthems, hymn arrangements, and works by American composers and arrangers are also used in worship. Works by Bach, Mozart, Mendelssohn, and others as well as traditional church music composers and contemporary "art" music composers are often a part of worship. Our church music ministry provides opportunities for the congregation to enjoy the music of brass and string ensembles, the harp, and other fine guest musicians. Soloists and ensembles from within the choir are also able to provide special music for worship.

The Chancel Choir rehearses at 7:15pm each Wednesday evening and is open to all adults and older youth.

Music Ministry to Children and Youth

As Christians, we consider music to be one of God’s great gifts to be used for the enrichment of our lives and for the enhancement of our worship of God. It is our responsibility as church musicians and parents, together with Bible study, mission education, and worship education, to nurture children in the Christian faith and in the expression of that faith through the medium of music. With these basic beliefs as a foundation, our philosophy can best be described as child-centered, process-oriented, and participation-based in contrast to adult-centered, product-oriented, and performance-based.

• We believe in a child-centered approach to teaching church music. Musical selections and activities are carefully planned with concentration on the child’s developmental, spiritual, and musical needs.
• We believe that if the weekly process of teaching is sound, the learning will result in an authentic product.
• We believe in a participation-based curriculum rather than a performance-based curriculum. The music brought into worship will represent the public sharing of that which is happening both musically and in areas of Christian growth within the music group. It will be offered as worship of God.

Our programs for children age 4 - first grade and  children grades 2-5 meets at 6:00pm on Wednesday nights. Our youth choir  meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:35pm.
The Youth Choir participates in Festival by the Sea each year.

Handbell Choir

Our handbell choir meets on Sunday mornings at 9:00am. If you are interested in joining this group please contact Burt Pardue.

For more information about Kathwood's music ministry, please contact Burt Pardue at bpardue@kathwoodbaptist.org