Music

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly...as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.”

Colossians 3:16

The Music Ministry at South Tulsa offers something for everyone. On Sunday mornings the 8:30 a.m. worship service is led by our praise team with guitars, keyboard, and drums offering modern worship songs and newly arranged hymns. The 10:50 a.m. worship service is led by our choir and orchestra, offering a blend of hymns, modern worship songs, and all styles of music. 
Below you will find many opportunities to get involved in and be a part of the music ministry at South Tulsa. Please contact our church office at (918) 299-0904 with any questions you may have.

Preschool & Children’s Choirs

Starting at 3 years old (by September 1) through sixth grade, these choirs rehearse during the school year on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:25 p.m. Children work on scripture memory songs and hymns as well as performances for the Christmas and spring programs.

Student Choir

Students 7th through 12th grade rehearse during the school year on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. The group takes an annual spring tour in late May or early June.

Sanctuary Choir & Praise Team

The Sanctuary Choir leads worship on Sundays at 10:50 a.m. They rehearse on Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. and present seasonal programs at Christmas and Easter.  This choir is for older students and adult singers with no audition required. Our Praise Team leads worship on Sundays at 8:30 a.m.

Adult Ensembles

Our ensembles are made up of faithful choir members. The Mixed and Ladies Ensembles rehearse on Sunday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. They sing for worship services, at special events, and occasionally in the community.

Handbells

Handbell choirs are offered for adults (Mixed and Ladies), Students, and Children (Handbells and Chimes). These groups present music for worship services, seasonal programs, and in the community.

Orchestra

The South Tulsa Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and is open to student and adult players. This group plays in the 10:50 a.m. worship service and accompanies the Sanctuary Choir for their seasonal programs. 

Annual Music Events

Summer Music Activity For Kids – SMAK & PreSMAK

SMAK is a five day summer musical activity that takes place in June from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily for children who have finished grades 1-6. Children learn a musical and participate in daily field trips. Scripture memorization, the plan of salvation, and other Biblical principles are taught. The musical is performed for a local retirement center and at South Tulsa for parents and congregation on Friday night.
PreSMAK is for boys and girls age 3 – Kindergarten and takes place in June (same week as SMAK) on Monday-Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to noon. Preschoolers learn music and participate in activities with a Praise’Ntation on Wednesday evening.

Christmas Dinner Theater

Christmas Dinner Theater is a church-wide project intended to enhance relationships within the church family and provide a unique outreach tool to the community. Auditions take place in September and rehearsals begin in October. There are five presentations: Tuesday (Community Night), then Thursday through Saturday night with a Saturday matinee. The evening performances, complete with candlelight dinner served by waiters and waitresses, provide a wonderful opportunity to invite neighbors and friends to hear the gospel in a unique setting.