Music Ministry Reynold Hemphill Minister of Music Sis. Chanita Lee President Sis. Mia Clark Director, YES Choir       Terrance Ramone Thornhill Orchestra Director   Reynold Hemphill was born in raised in Detroit, Michigan, and reared in a Christian home. His father, Boyd Hemphill, was the musician at their local church and his mother, the Late Ella Mae Hemphill, was a District Missionary. Reynold along with two other brothers and sisters, were all gifted and developed the skills to play the organ, piano and sing in the church. Their talents have now flowed to a third generation of Hemphill musicians who are making an impact in the Gospel arena in Detroit. Reynold began his musical career as a percussionist/drummer, having older siblings on the instruments at home and the church, did not afford him the opportunity to play the piano and organ as much. When the occasion arose, he was ready and accepted the challenge. He has studied under the Late Isaac Prince, the Late Rev. James Moore and Rev. Rudolph Stanfield. He traveled and performed as a Road Musician with: Evangelist Tessie Hill, the Late Rev. James Moore, Donnie Marks, Mack Alive Choir, Greater St. Matthews, New Providence Baptist Church, Bishop P.A. Brooks, Pure Hearts, all of Detroit, along with the Edwin Hawkins Music and Arts Seminar, Detroit Chapter and the Eastern Michigan University Gospel Choir, Ypsilanti, Michigan, the Northeast Jurisdictional State Choir, (Assistant Minister of Music) and the Great Lakes Jurisdictional District Choir. He is married to Holli Campbell Hemphill for 20 years and they are the proud parents of Autumn (upcoming recording artist) and Reynold, Jr., a percussionist/drummer. The Lord has blessed him with his own “Hemphill’s School of Music” out of the offices of Holy Trinity Institutional Church of God in Christ of 2140 Valley Street, Muskegon, Michigan 49444; 231-722-3219. Music Affliations/Associations : Northeast Jurisdictional State Choir Assistant Minister of Music Great Lakes Jurisdictional District Choir Edwin Hawkins Music & Arts Seminar - Detroit Chapter Gospel Music Workshop of America Mack Alive Association Ray Daniels House of Music – Instructor Education & Studied under renowned music instructors: Professor Issac Prince The Late Rev. James Moore Rev. Rudolph Stanfield Recorded as musician with: Deacon L.C. McCastle Detroit Metro Catholic Choir Traveled as an accompanist (Road Musician): Evangelist Tessie Hill   The Late Rev. James Moore Donnie Marks Detroit Mack Alive Choir Greater St. Matthews, Detroit New Providence Baptist Church, Detroit Pure Hearts, Detroit, MI Eastern Michigan University Gospel Choir, Ypsilanti , MI Sis. Mia Clark was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY.  For 16 years she was a drug addict, then the Lord miraculously saved her and since that time her life has never been the same.   She moved to Muskegon in 1990 after enrolling in Western Michigan Teen Challenge Program, during that time she dedicated her life to the Lord. In April 1992, Sis. Mia founded the Wells Memorial Choir for Christ Ensemble and served as its director until the Lord directed our Pastor, Bishop Wells to elevate her as Minister of Music.   Since being appointed as Minister of Music, she has created a true Music Department, which includes an orchestra, inspirational choir, mass choir, Wells Memorial youth choir, and the N. W. Wells Ensemble which travels with the Bishop to various appointments throughout the U.S.  She was instrumental in the set up and recording of "Jesus Loves Me,"  and  "Thank You for Another Chance to Say Yes."   Born Terrance Ramone Thornhill, he is a man of many talents. He is married to Oneka and they have (3) sons. Terrance currently serves as the Orchestra Director. He is very active in the music ministry, and he oversees about 14 active members. He is currently employed at Tri-Valley Academy of Arts and Academics as a Support Staff person for the music department. Raised in the City of Detroit, Michigan. He was educated in several Detroit schools. His musical education stems from 3 years at Detroit Council of the Performing Arts D.C.A., also 2 years at Detroit Music Festival of Performing Arts. His musical expertise includes Trumpet, Drums, Trombone, Baritone, Auxillary Percussion and Orchestra Percussion. He has experience in several performance bands such as: Port City Concert Band (2 years) Greenbrook Jazz Band (10  years) He has also played for several play productions, such as "TheWiz"; "Leader of the Pack", and "Ain't Misbehavin". Terrance's instructional experience is as follows: Assistant Band Director for Muskegon Heights High School and Middle School (5 years) Assistant Band Director for Tri-Valley (4 years ) Director of The Holy Trinity Sanctuary Orchestra (5  years) Beginning Band and General Music Assistant for Muskegon Heights Elementary Schools (2 years) Founder and Director of Renaissance Showband of Western Michigan  (4  years) Private lesson instructor (10 years)   DIRECTORS Inspirational Choir Mia Clark, Director Michelle Harris Debra Johnson Wells Memorial Youth Choir Mia Clark, Director Sunshine Band Shirley Riley, Director Debra Johnson MUSICIANS Terrance Ramone Thornhill, Orchestra Director Gloria Jean Davis Nancy Gray Earl Johnson, Jr. DeVonte Wilson Willie Young REHEARSAL SCHEDULE Tuesday - 5:00 p.m. Sunshine Band Choir Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Inspirational Choir Friday - 6:00 p.m. Wells Memorial Youth Choir Every 4th Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. Women's Choir Back to Top