Worship Keys and Steve Sensenig

Steve Sensenig began playing the piano at the age of 3, with the encouragement and help of his mother and older sisters. Through his early years, Steve learned quite a bit from the music books that were available to him, and he quickly began to excel in classical music.

By the time Steve reached high school, he was setting his sights on a career as a classical concert pianist. At the age of 13, he began playing regularly for the school choirs, church services, etc. Throughout high school, Steve gathered numerous awards and recognitions for his playing, and immediately after graduating from high school, Steve released a recording of his own arrangements of hymns. That initial recording (released only on cassette) quickly sold over 1,000 copies in local churches and bookstores.

Steve attended Philadelphia Biblical University, where he graduated with a B.Mus in classical piano performance as well as a B.S. in Bible. It was during his college years, however, that the dream of being a concert pianist began to wane, and a desire for ministry set in. Steve recorded another collection of hymn arrangements, and often ministered in concert in different churches with his instrumental worship.

Steve with Nicole C. Mullen, on the set of TBN's "Praise the Lord" (December, 2003)

Steve has served on the staff of several churches, both in music and pastoral roles, and in recent years, has begun to expand once again on his musical abilities. His keyboard talents have also been featured regularly on the Awakening, a live praise and worship tv program broadcast all around the world. As part of the Awakening Band, Steve has appeared on TBN's "Praise the Lord" program and Daystar Network's "Celebration" program. In addition, Steve often is requested to add his keyboard style to recording projects in a wide variety of genres including Christian Contemporary, praise and worship, country, jazz, and southern gospel.

With the release of his first solo CD in October, 2003, "To Worship You" (now re-released as "Ivory Worship", Steve accomplished a long-awaited dream of recording worshipful and intimate arrangements of contemporary praise and worship songs. In August, 2004, this CD was followed by the release of "'Tis So Sweet", on which Steve applied the same intimate style of playing to many classic hymns.

In 2005, "Christmas Solitude" was released. This CD featured Steve's intimate styling of well-known Christmas hymns and carols, focusing intentionally on the deep spiritual meaning behind Christmas. In addition to Steve's piano and keyboard arrangements, his wife Christy wrote and sang a lullaby entitled "Mary's Song (I'll Never Be the Same)".

During his varied career, Steve has had the opportunity to play with many well-known Christian music groups and artists, including:

Steve (back left) with Phillips, Craig, and Dean and the rest of the band and vocalists just prior to recording PCD's live DVD in Virginia Beach (July, 2005)

Tammy Trent
Phillips, Craig, and Dean
Bryan Duncan
Nicole C. Mullen
CeCe Winans
David and Nicole Binion
The Martins
Darlene Zschech
Hillsongs Worship Band
Ronnie Freeman
Russ Taff
Dan Dean
Josh Lopez
Randy Phillips
The Awakening Band
John Ragsdale
Larry Gatlin
Landy Maughon and Everest
Miss America 2003, Erika Harold
Brandon McSwain

and many others.

Currently, Steve and his wife live in Abingdon, VA with their teenage son whom they homeschool and their toddler daughter. Steve is the Assistant Music Director at the Barter Theatre in Abingdon. Steve formerly served on the faculty of the School of Music at Appalachian State University as an Adjunct Instructor. His responsibilities involved accompanying and coaching many vocal students as part of their course of study. He has also served as the Musical Director at Blowing Rock Stage Company, a professional stage company in Blowing Rock, NC.