After moving to California in 1992, Vanessa served as Musical Director in several churches in the Bay Area. She has been a member of the Music Ministry at East Bay Church of Religious Science since 1995. Vanessa currently serves as the Musical Director at East Bay.
Music Ministry
A Rich Tradition of Ministry Through Music
Our Beloved East Bay Choir
Through harmony, rhythm, and spirit, the East Bay Church of Religious Science Music Ministry brings joy to all. We are committed to the transformation of the entire planet by sharing soulful, heartfelt, spiritual music.

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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 60-plus member music ministry includes one of the first mass choirs established within the United Centers for Spiritual Living Global Ministries.
Frequently featured in concerts and choral festivals, the Choir and combined groups have performed at the following: How Sweet the Sound Celebration in 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. The Music Ministry celebrated their 30-Year Anniversary in June of 2011.
To get information, contact the church office via email at ebcrsorg@gmail.com or call the church office at 510.420.1003.
Choirs and Choruses
International Mass Choir
Director: Vanessa Wynn
Men’s Chorus
Director: Tyrone Cosey
Women’s Chorus
Director: Sharon Henderson
Stay tuned for upcoming audition opportunities

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Music Leadership
Under the music leadership of Vanessa Wynn (Director/Arranger) along with her musicians and choir directors, the EBCRS International Mass Choir has ministered to audiences throughout the world.
Minister of Music at East Bay Church of Religious Science, Tyrone Cosey, is also a highly sought vocalist and songwriter, and recently released his debut CD, The Only Power.
Stay tuned for upcoming audition opportunities
Tyrone Cosey
Choir Director
Tyrone has served East Bay Church of Religious Science for more than 35 years as the founding director of the International Mass Choir and the East Bay Men Chorus.
Sharon D. Henderson
Choir Director - Women’s Chorus
A member of East Bay Church of Religious Science for over 20 years, Sharon brings a wealth of vocal and directorial experience.