From the age of three, it was evident that music would play a defining role in the life of Turrell O’Neal. His musical journey began under the guidance of his great-aunt, Vickie O’Neal, who introduced him to the piano by teaching him the C-scale before helping him learn his first song, “Jesus Paid It All” by Kirk Franklin. His other great-aunt, Kal O’Neal, nurtured his gift for directing by allowing him to assist with choir rehearsals and teaching him how to learn and teach vocal parts. By the age of six, Turrell was already serving as a musician in his family’s church.
By sixteen, he had become one of the most sought-after young musicians in Northwest Indiana, ministering and performing for churches, pastors, musicals, concerts, and conferences throughout the region. Today, Turrell is widely recognized as a producer, arranger, preacher, educator, and visionary leader whose influence spans music, ministry, education, and event production.
Turrell earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and a Master’s degree in Education from Indiana University South Bend and currently serves as Assistant Principal of School Culture at Paramount School of Excellence. He is an ordained Elder and has served as Music and Youth Pastor at a local South Bend church and ministry fellowship.
In addition to his educational leadership, Turrell is the director of the Voices of Faith Gospel Choir at University of Notre Dame and is the founder and CEO of Bishop's House Music. Through Bishop’s House Music, he leads both the OFC Chorale and the Bishop’s House Fellowship Mass Choir while producing impactful musical and worship experiences throughout the region and beyond. He also serves as a consultant, partnering with churches, organizations, and companies to coordinate events, productions, and creative initiatives.
Turrell is married to Morgan O’Neal, and together they are the proud parents of their son, Christopher.
Whether in the classroom, sanctuary, concert hall, or community, Turrell remains committed to inspiring people through excellence, faith, creativity, and authentic ministry.