Music
We are known for our strong music ministry, which features our talented choir, bell choir, choristers, guest soloists, and a string quartet.
- Choir – The adult choir leads worship at the 10:30 service and at special services throughout the year. We rehearse on Thursdays from 7:15 to 8:45 pm in the choir room. No audition or experience required. High school students are welcome!
- Handbells – Handbell choir is open to ringers age 14 and up. Some prior musical knowledge is a plus. If you played an instrument as a student, you’ll do fine! We rehearse on Thursdays from 6:15 to 7:05 pm in the sanctuary loft.
- Choristers – Our children’s choir for singers in 3rd-8th grade sings at the 10:30 service several times during the year. We rehearse two or three Sundays a month from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. In Choristers, your child will have the opportunity to:
- Learn to sing, read music, and play chimes
- Make friends at church and have fun
- Develop poise and confidence as a worship leader
- Explore a spiritual theme each month
- Learn to serve God and others
- St. Thomas Strings – Violin, viola, cello, and bass players of all ages and abilities are welcome in our string ensemble. Parish membership is not required. Whether you are a new beginner, a teen looking for service hours, a semi- professional willing to share your talents, or an adult eager to pick your instrument up after a hiatus, we have a place for you! We rehearse every other Tuesday at 6:00 pm and play in church about four times a year.
In 2013, an AG3200 Ahlborn-Galanti hybrid organ was installed in the balcony. Blending classic design with modern technology, it features 8 ranks of pipes, custom casework, and wooden keyboards. The instrument is powered by a Drake processor with 376 programmable voices and offers 62 total speaking stops.
For information about any of our music programs, please contact Katherine Wright, Director of Music, at: musicministry@stthomaschesapeake.org.
Our Music Director, Katherine Wright.