Music & Choir
Join us for one of many opportunities to not only enjoy music, but to let it breathe into your soul, and experience awe and majesty of God’s wonders through the gift of music.
For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands, I sing for joy.
– Psalm 92:4
“No created powers can mar our Lord Jesus’ music, nor spill our song of Joy. Let us then be glad and rejoice in the salvation of our Lord.”
– Samuel Retherford
As Episcopalians, we are inheritors of a rich Anglican Choral Tradition of exceptional quality. We embrace that tradition at St. David’s by offering music which has stood the test of time; we also champion the work of modern-day composers who prove that God continues to speak to musicians writing today. Our music selections are guided by the lectionary readings for the day as well as the liturgical season. We encourage all who desire to make music to have the opportunity to share their gifts in worship. Through a variety of ensembles and worship times, we provide opportunities to participate for all ages and a variety of experience levels.
The musical season is September through May. Small groups and soloists provide special music through the summer months.
St. David’s Pipe Organ, Austin Organ Opus 1868 (1934, 2016)
The organ at St. David’s combines the best of old craftsmanship and new technology. The original instrument, Opus 1868, was built by Austin Organ Company, Hartford, Connecticut in 1934. Fifteen years ago, St. David’s purchased this organ through the Organ Clearing House from a Presbyterian Church in Iowa. In 2016, Austin Organ Company built a new three-manual console and additional digital voices (ranks of stops) were added to the specifications. The organ now has 47 ranks and state-of-the-art SSL digital additions for multiple memory levels, registration settings, sequencer, recording, and MIDI capabilities.
Ensembles:
St. David’s (Adult) Choir
Handbell Choir
Basement Band
Youth & Children’s Choirs
music-2019-2020 (pdf file)
music – children’s choirs 2019 (pdf file)
For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands, I sing for joy.
– Psalm 92:4
“No created powers can mar our Lord Jesus’ music, nor spill our song of Joy. Let us then be glad and rejoice in the salvation of our Lord.”
– Samuel Retherford
As Episcopalians, we are inheritors of a rich Anglican Choral Tradition of exceptional quality. We embrace that tradition at St. David’s by offering music which has stood the test of time; we also champion the work of modern-day composers who prove that God continues to speak to musicians writing today. Our music selections are guided by the lectionary readings for the day as well as the liturgical season. We encourage all who desire to make music to have the opportunity to share their gifts in worship. Through a variety of ensembles and worship times, we provide opportunities to participate for all ages and a variety of experience levels.
The musical season is September through May. Small groups and soloists provide special music through the summer months.
St. David’s Pipe Organ, Austin Organ Opus 1868 (1934, 2016)
The organ at St. David’s combines the best of old craftsmanship and new technology. The original instrument, Opus 1868, was built by Austin Organ Company, Hartford, Connecticut in 1934. Fifteen years ago, St. David’s purchased this organ through the Organ Clearing House from a Presbyterian Church in Iowa. In 2016, Austin Organ Company built a new three-manual console and additional digital voices (ranks of stops) were added to the specifications. The organ now has 47 ranks and state-of-the-art SSL digital additions for multiple memory levels, registration settings, sequencer, recording, and MIDI capabilities.
Ensembles:
St. David’s (Adult) Choir
Handbell Choir
Basement Band
Youth & Children’s Choirs
music-2019-2020 (pdf file)
music – children’s choirs 2019 (pdf file)
