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

  • The choir is preparing for their pilgrimage to England in July. As part of their preparations, they are singing Evensong services every Wednesday between now and July 16, 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the church.


    In England, they will be singing 10 choral services in 8 days. Please come and show your support! Enter through the Tower Door off Main Street.

  • The Good Shepherd Choir applied and was granted a one-week choral residency at Wells Cathedral in England for July 18-28, 2025. Wells has one of the oldest and most respected choral foundations in England, so it is a great honor that our application and recording were approved. While in England, our choir will sing for daily services in place of the Wells choirs who will be away for a summer break.

    Our choir will also sing three Sunday services at the Church of St. Mary Redcliffe in Bristol, one of the oldest and most beautiful churches in Europe. Our choir director, Mattilda, was the Organ Scholar at St. Mary Redcliffe, and at the nearby Bristol Cathedral, exactly twenty years ago.

A group of choir singers dressed in white robes standing in a church, holding hymnals or sheet music and participating in a religious service.

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. 

  • This choir’s only weekly obligation is Sunday mornings beginning at 9am.

  • This choir sings for funeral services.

  • This group meets weekly on Wednesdays, from 6:30-8:30pm, and sings on Sunday mornings at 10am.

  • Open to 3rd-8th grade Students. This group rehearses on Sundays from 3:30-4:30pm.

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  • Open to High School Students. This group rehearses on Sundays from 4:30-5:30pm.

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  • Open to Middle and High School Instrumentalists.

    Middle School rehearses on Sundays from 3:30-4:30pm in the Youth Suite.

    High School rehearses on Sundays from 4:30-5:30pm in the Choir room.

    Click here for EYC (Youth Group) Opportunities!

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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.

Good Shepherd Music School integrates music education into existing church activities like the Nursery, Children’s Chapel, EYC (Episcopal Youth Community), and continuing education for adults. Choral and instrumental ensembles are open to youth and adults, from beginner to advanced.

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Music Staff

Dr. Mattilda Kay Middleton│Organist and Choir Director

Alicia Helm McCorvey│Artist-in-Residence

Dr. Scott Roberts│Organ Scholar

Dr. Chris Leverenz│Music Teacher

Kay’mon Murrah│Music Teacher

Justin Felix│Music Teacher

"Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing."

Psalm 100:1