Music
We praise God, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, to proclaim with them God’s glory, in their unending hymn.
"Music is vital to our community. When we sing during worship, it is our way of offering prayers and praise to God. I invite you to worship with us and to lift your voice to God in praise and thanksgiving."
-Dr. Mattilda Kay Middleton
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Save the date for these two upcoming events we’re hosting as part of the Lexington Sacred Music Festival!
Tim Brumfield
October 6 at 6PM
Organ concert by Tim Brumfield
Maria Thompson Corley
October 7 at 7PM
World premier of the "Lexington Service" by Maria Thompson Corley sung during Choral Evensong, attended by the composer.
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The Good Shepherd Choir needs more volunteer singers. Is God calling you to lift your voice in song? If you're interested, come to our Group Singing Lesson on the next Music Sunday, February 8, after the 10:00 a.m. service. Or email Mattilda at mattilda@gslex.org.
You can join the choir as a weekly volunteer or join as a Music Sunday Volunteer! If you just sing with us on Music Sundays, it’s a once a month commitment.
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Offering a peaceful sanctuary from the busyness of life. this beautiful Anglican tradition of sung evening prayer creates space for reflection, meditation, and spiritual renewal at the close of the day. We gather in the worship space from 7:00-7:30pm.
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Here is a schedule:
Aug 5 The Transfiguration
Aug 12 Saint Mary the Virgin
Aug 19
Aug 26 Saint Bartholomew
Sep 2 The Martyrs of New Guinea
Sep 9
Sep 16 Holy Cross Day
Sep 23 Saint Matthew
Sep 30 Saint Michael and All Angels
Oct 7
Oct 14
Oct 21 Saint Luke
Oct 28 Saint Simon & Saint Jude
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Our upcoming Music Sundays are August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, and December 13.
On these Sundays we will have music offerings for children, youth, and adults!
Group Singing Lessons
Choristers
Children’s Chapel Music
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Starting August 12th, the Good Shepherd Music School will be offering private voice and instrument lessons!
The Good Shepherd Music School is an affiliate with the Royal School of Church Music in America (RSCM).
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The Choirs
The Good Shepherd offers several Choirs differing in commitment levels. Throughout the year, our choirs sing every Sunday morning at the 10am Holy Eucharist, at Diocesan Music Events, Lessons and Carols, and other special music events throughout the year.
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This choir sings for funeral services.
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This group meets weekly on Wednesdays, from 6:30-8:30pm, and sings on Sunday mornings at 10am.
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Youth (6th-12th grade) are invited to join us every Sunday from 4-5pm in the Bishop's House. This offering takes place during EYC Creative Space. The Youth Choir will be led by Mattilda, Kay’Mon, Justin, and Lily.
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Join the choir for one morning!
On Music Sundays (usually the second Sunday each month) join us at 9:00am rehearsal before processing together in the church at 10:00am!
This is a great opportunity if you love singing, but don’t have time. to commit to the weekly choir schedule or if you’re not sure you want to join and want to try it out!
The only pre-requisite is a basic knowledge of music notation.
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Good Shepherd
Music School
We believe that sacred music is a valuable resource for spiritual growth and that it should be accessible to everyone. Our mission is to help church members engage with the music of our faith.
Good Shepherd Music School integrates music education into existing church activities like Children’s Chapel and EYC (Episcopal Youth Community Creative Space), and continuing education for grades 1-12 as well as adults. Voice and instrument private lessons are open to youth and adults, from beginner to advanced.
Music Staff
Dr. Mattilda Kay Middleton│Organist and Choir Director
Alicia Helm McCorvey│Artist-in-Residence
Dr. Scott Roberts│Assistant Organist
Kay’mon Murrah│Voice Teacher for Congregational Singing
Justin Felix│Assistant Choir Director
Lily Pearson | Assistant Choir Director for Children and Youth
"Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing."
Psalm 100:1