Every volunteer organization is dependent on enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about their cause and inspire others to participate. The same is true for BCC. A diverse church benefits from a variety of skills, and in the Bergen area, several people have lifted musical quality and artistry to another level.
By Johanne Reiersrud – Photos by Randi Hutt / Seasound
Dag Helge Bernhardsen (41) has worked with music in the church for more than 20 years. He manages his own business by day, but spends his free time doing what he is most passionate about: music production and mentoring for the group Seasound.

Seasound, which was started about 10 years ago, is located on Sotra outside of Bergen and has its origins in the local church here. It meets weekly and gives young people with an interest in music an opportunity to participate during their free time. The group is also responsible for some impressive musical productions that many members of BCC at home and abroad have enjoyed.
Enthusiastic and talented
Dag Helge Bernhardsen is a multitalented musician. He began producing and arranging music when he received his first electronic piano 33 years ago.
“I have never viewed myself as a musician, but I have always worked with music, and used it to express a message I personally believe in,” he says. “I was more interested in music than in soccer, and it was kind of my thing early on.”
Even though he does not consider himself a musician, his musical abilities have brought him small musical projects on a professional basis. His singing voice has made him a sought-after vocalist, and his proficiency on the piano is far above that of a hobby musician.
His foremost project, together with several other people, is creating a catalog of material for a web-based music portal, which for the past 10 years has been accessible for all members of BCC worldwide.