East Bay Church of Religious Science has a rich tradition of ministry through music. Through harmony, rhythm, and spirit, the East Bay Church of Religious Science Music Ministry brings joy to all.
MUSIC MINISTRIES SERVICE SCHEDULES
- The East Bay International Mass Choir 2nd & 4th Sundays
- The East Bay Women's Ensemble 1st Sunday, Bi-Monthly
- The East Bay Men's Chorus 3rd Sundays
HISTORY
The East Bay Church of Religious Science music ministry was founded in 1981 as the vision of our Senior Minister, Reverend Dr. Elouise Oliver. Our 75-plus member music ministry includes one of the first mass choirs established within the United Centers for Spiritual Living Global Ministries. We are committed to the transformation of the entire planet by sharing soulful, heartfelt, spiritual music.
MUSIC LEADERSHIP
Under the direction of Tyrone Cosey, Minister of Music and the music leadership of Dr. Jacqueline Hairston, Music Educator, Composer and Arranger; Queen Michelle Jordan, Director; Vanessa Wynn, Director/Arranger and Dr. Jamylle Carter, Director (other musicians: Bobby Eddins, Bass, Trevelyn Lee & Darryl Thompson, Drums), the EBCRS International Mass Choir has ministered to audiences throughout the world.
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MUSIC PRESENTATIONS
Frequently featured in concerts and choral festivals, the Choir and combined groups have performed at the following: 2008 How Sweet the Sound Celebration, West Africa, Carnegie Hall in New York City, Hillside Chapel in Atlanta, Global Exchange Green Festival in San Francisco, Founder’s Church Annual International Choral Festival in Los Angeles, Annual International Forgiveness Day (four years) and the Bay Area Barack Obama United for Change Rally. Our first live CD was recorded before a sold-out audience at the 2007 Black Expo held in Oakland, CA.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE (Mass Choir & Women):
Monday: 7:30- 9:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:45-9:45 pm
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE (Men’s Chorus)
Saturdays (2nd & 3rd): 1:00-2:30 pm
