Music
At TABC our music caters to a wide cross-section audience. With the varied musical and lyrical content, there's enough reason to engage the worship expression of the vast majority in our congregation. While mostly contemporary in style (including such sources as Matt Redman, Chris Tomlin, and Hillsong), we also like to draw upon more diverse elements, sometimes utilising the depth often found in classic hymns.
These different sources and styles can be a challenge musically, but we work away at practice to get them to gel effectively. A team of individuals (with our own unique ways of playing and preferences in what we bring), such contributions, still however, work under the goals and direction of the worship leader. Continuity is an important feature (linking from song to song), as is creating the right sort of balance where the congregation can be both led effectively, but also hear their own singing!
As a team, our general tone is relaxed, but it's also music with a purpose. It's music to worship God, to lead people somewhere, and will often tie in with the theme of the morning's message. So, song selection is important, but perhaps more important than this, is having the right kind of heart and attitude. For, with the right kind of heart, God is more glorified and is able to do greater things.
A reasonably large team, we number around 35 rostered musicians and singers, with 6 or 7 people helping with audio and visual. Pratices are on a Thursday night; 6:30, usually 'til around 8:30. If you're interested in joining the team, please talk to Anne Falconer, Shelley Cresswell, or Andrew Miller.
For further information, please contact the Chapel office 07-8718667 or email office@tabc.co.nz
VISION: We aim to develop and use our talents to serve God and the Church. We also aim to draw people nearer to God through music.