Music at Holy Trinity

The Music of Holy Trinity

Shannon Thomas, Director of Music

When in our music God is glorified,
and adoration leaves no room for pride,
it is as though the whole creation cried:
Alleluia!

Let every instrument be tuned for praise;
let all rejoice who have a voice to raise;
and may God give us faith to sing always:
Alleluia!

– ELW 851, verses 1 & 5; Text: Fred Pratt Green.

We lift our voices in prayer and praise! Congregational singing is an important element of our music ministry at Holy Trinity. Supporting and enhancing the congregation are a variety of musical groups.

~Photos by Bob Hildreth. Please click on a photo to enlarge it.

Holy Trinity Chancel Choir: The Chancel Choir sings weekly at the 11:00 a.m. worship service, except for the month of July, and provides anthems for most special evening services. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the church. New voices are always welcome! Although the ability to read music is helpful, it is not essential. If you can carry a tune and enjoy singing, give us a try! Singers new to choral singing are invited to join the choir for rehearsals for several weeks before participating in the Sunday anthem.

Blest Are They

I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Trinity Children's Choir: The Trinity Children's Choir is open to children in kindergarten through 5th grade and sings at both worship services approximately once a month. The choir meets for a 15-minute practice most Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

Make Me A Servant

This Is The Day

SonRise Players: The SonRise Players provide musical accompaniment for Holy Trinity's 8:15 a.m. contemporary service. Rehearsals are held on Sunday mornings at 7:45 a.m. This group of talented and enthusiastic volunteer musicians includes a pianist, flutists, guitarists, strings and percussionists. The SonRise Players welcome additional musicians of any skill level – even those who can only play once or twice a month.

Trinity Ringers: The Trinity Ringers, Holy Trinity's handbell choir, provides special music during both services several times a year. Rehearsals are held on Sunday evenings at 5:00 p.m. The group is open to anyone who reads music.

Trinity Trio: The Trinity Trio, a new configuration of the former Trinity Strings, is composed of two violinists and a flutist who play every four to six weeks at both services. The group rehearses at mutually convenient times once a month. Additional string players or flutists are always welcome. The name of the ensemble can be adjusted as needed!

Adoramus, the Holy Trinity Quartet:

Clifford Brock on the Organ:

We encourage and appreciate musical initiative at Holy Trinity. Several vocal ensembles sing on occasion: The Fab Five (men's barbershop quintet), Unaccompanied Women (women's barbershop quartet), and Adoramus (a capella mixed quartet). There's always room for more. If you have an idea for a group, please contact Shannon Thomas.

     Contact information: Chancel Choir, Children's Choir, Trinity Ringers, and general music enquiries:
     Holy Trinity Director of Music Shannon Thomas – sthomas@htelc.org
     SonRise Players: Dan Gaugert – dgaugert@nc.rr.com
     Trinity Trio: Matt Stallmann – matt8536@gmail.com