Martin Luther on music: "...next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world."

Special Music and Worship Events
Each year in Spring and during Advent, the Music Ministry at Trinity provides a unique worship opportunity which includes special music. During Lent in 2004, the Senior Choir presented a traditional Moravian Lovefeast for Lent. The Moravian Church and the Lutherans share a common heritage. The "service" is without a sermon and consists of prayer, musical offerings, and a "meal" of buns and coffee as an expression of common fellowship of the family in Christ. Special music for this Lovefeast was a setting of the Passion story by the German Moravian composer Johann Christian Geisler (1729-1815) accompanied by a professional string quartet and some talent from our own congregation.

The Advent Vespers in December 2004 featured the music of German composer, Johann Kuhnau who, in his time, was considered a greater musican than J.S. Bach. The Senior Choir offered a cantata by Kunhau again accompanied by strings.

 

Senior Choir
The adult choir is open to all those of high-school age and above. You don't need to read music or have musical training -- all that is required is a desire to praise God in music and song! The senior choir provides an inspiring anthem to complement the day's lessons at the 9am service from September through June. During the summer, individuals and groups are encouraged to offer solos or small group anthems, or instrumental music for the service. Rehearsals are generally one hour on a weeknight. If you can't make rehearsals or sing every Sunday, you're still encouraged to be part of the choir. Speak with the Minister of Music about how you can be an active part of this important ministry.

Senior Handbell Choir
Ringing handbells is delightful way to make special music to praise God. Again, no musical training is required ... just a desire to make music and have fun.

Folk Choir
Accompanying themselves on guitars and other folk instruments, our Folk Choir sings a variety of music including songs of Weston Priory and other traditional worship sources.

Cherub Choir
Our tiniest singers learn to praise God with simple songs and
gestures. Several times a year, the Cherub Choir offers their
songs as part of worship. Our older youth teach the cherubs
and lead the choir.

Children's Choir
Children in Sunday School may participate in group musical activities to prepare songs for worship, or can participate in our Children's Handbell Choir. Our annual Christmas Pagent and Christmas Eve Family Service features songs by the Children's Choirs.

Share Your Musical Gifts
The Music Ministry at Trinity brings a variety of musical styles to our worship life. God is praised
in the classical style, gospel, contemporary, folk, and international music. We seek to glorify God
in all the wonderful styles and languages of music, so if you sing or play please share your gifts!

The Joan E. Laird Music Scholarship fund provides support for our college students who major or minor   in music.

Please e-mail us with your questions or prayer requests.