Rhonda Sandberg is our Director of Celebration Arts. She consistently serves as choir director/pianist and coordinates all other artistic areas at EPCC. Her professional experience is in the areas of teaching, church music, voice/piano/flute/acting/dance instruction, music composition and arranging, show business, recording, symphonic performance, choreography, drama, and education. Rhonda’s main focus as Director of Celebration Arts is to uplift and encourage each individual’s God-given gifts and talents in order to present them as heartfelt offerings to the Lord. Celebration Arts We have a variety of opportunities for anyone who would like to participate in our Celebration Arts Community. We welcome those of every age, race, and cultural background to join us in any or all of the following areas:

MUSIC

GOSPEL CHOIR: The Gospel Choir meets on Wednesdays at 6:30pm. This is a high energy group focusing mainly on high-powered praise of our Lord in a contemporary, rhythmic gospel and jazz style.

CELEBRATION CHOIR: Our Celebration Choir rehearsal begins at 7pm on Wednesday nights. This group does all styles of music from the traditional to the contemporary.

WORSHIP TEAM: The Worship Team meets on Wednesdays at 8:00pm. This group functions as worship leaders for Sunday morning services.

CHORAL & INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES: We encourage small group opportunities in the area of music which include men’s and women’s vocal quartets, trios, duets, and instrumental ensembles as well as vocal and instrumental soloists. Rehearsal times for these groups are determined by which of the groups or soloists will be participating in worship on a particular Sunday.

DRAMA
There are many and varied opportunities in the area of drama. Skits, short plays, and dramatic readings of poetry, scripture, and any other appropriate materials are included here.

DANCE

Interpretive dance, signing, ballet, and contemporary dance are all part of our Celebration Arts Community. The ability to choreograph one’s own dance is a plus, however, choreography is offered for those who need guidance in this area.

ART

We offer countless opportunities for submission of works of art in all media including sculpture, painting, drawing and graphic arts. We hope to include many of these in our worship services for the purpose of Spiritual edification and elevation.

For more information, contact

RHONDA SANDBERG, Director of Celebration Arts

(562) 272-8791 and/or Sandbearg@aol.com