Music at Welborne

The music and arts ministry is an important part of our church. We strive to put all our creative gifts and diverse styles to use in worship for the glory of God and the spiritual nourishment of the congregation.  We invite you to consider how you might participate in the music and arts ministry at Welborne. Come, join us!

Led by

Valerie Pineda (Music Director) moved to Richmond in 2017 and is thrilled to share her love of all styles of music with the community of Welborne.  In New Jersey she was co-founder and Director of the Pineda Conservatory and Executive Director of the Pineda Lyric Opera Company.  With these nonprofits,  over 1,000 teens participated in a tuition free opera program and youth from throughout NJ participated in theater classes and performances with professional area artists.  She has been acknowledged by the Union County Cultural and Heritage Division and NJ State Council for the Arts for her outstanding contributions to music in arts education. With the NJ Workshop for the Arts, Ms. Pineda worked as musical director and conductor for numerous shows and has taught at the Union County Performing Arts Academy for 7 years. She has directed, produced, musical-directed, and taught voice throughout New York and New Jersey. As a soprano, Ms. Pineda is a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music and also studied at the Boston Conservatory. She has soloed in Boston Symphony Hall, and PNC Arts Center and appeared with many regional opera companies. Ms. Pineda is a registered NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) voice instructor.

The Band

Since our Sunday worship consists of diverse musical styles, we welcome many varied musicians.  Play an instrument?  Let us know! We would love to include you in worship.  The Band rehearses every Sunday before 10 am Worship, but you do not have to commit to playing every Sunday to participate.   Contact Valerie here: administration@www.welbornechurch.org

Choir and Praise Singers

The Choir is our main adult/youth choir and is comprised of worshipers who love to sing! They lead the worship of the 10:00 a.m. service each Sunday morning and provide music for the church’s festival days and special liturgies.  Rehearsals are held on Sunday mornings before service, Tuesday’s at 10 am for our retired folks and anytime online for our independent busy folks!

Join us!  Contact Valerie here: administration@www.welbornechurch.org

Youth

Students in 8th grade and up can join us for Youth Music at 11 am Sunday mornings after worship!  Play an instrument?  Bring it with you! Youth performs in church once every 2 or 3 months.

Kids: New Voices

This group is for our kids in grades 2nd-8th and meets Thursday’s from 6:30 to 7:10 pm.  The group performs fun, upbeat music in worship.

Handbell Worship Team

Rehearses on Thursdays, 7:10 –8:00 PM  Sept – May

The Handbell Ringers is comprised of adults and high school youth that have a passion for ringing bells. No previous experience in handbell ringing is necessary, but it is preferred you know how to read music. Rehearsals incorporate learning basic techniques in ringing and maintenance, along with preparing music for occasional use in worship and other church events.