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
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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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Choral Evensong will return August 6th. We gather in the worship space from 7:00-7:30pm.
Here is a schedule:
January 7
January 14: Feast of Absalom Jones
January 21
January 28: Feast of Thomas Aquinas
February 4
February 11
February 18: Ash Wednesday Service at 7pm
February 25
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February 8, March 8, April 12, and May 10
On these Sundays we will have music offerings for children, youth, and adults!
Group Singing Lessons
Choristers
Children’s Chapel Music
Sing for Fun! for Boys and Girls
Light lunch in the Undercroft for families waiting
CLICK HERE for more information!
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From Sorrow to Joy: A Festival of Hymns
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: 533 East Main Street
Free Admission
Featuring the Good Shepherd Choir and singers from the community.
The musicians of Good Shepherd will lead the festival. These include Dr. Mattilda Middleton, Organist and Choir Director, Dr. Scott Roberts, Assistant Organist, and Justin Felix, Assistant Choir Director. Kay'mon Murrah will work with the choir on vocal production. In addition to his work as Community Outreach Manager at LexArts and a featured singer with the American Spiritual Ensemble, he was recently appointed to the new position of Voice Teacher for Congregational Singing at Good Shepherd.
If you would like to sing in the Festival Choir as a guest singer, contact Mattilda at mattilda@gslex.org for a PDF of the music. A basic knowledge of music notation is all that is required.
The schedule for singers will be as follows:
11:50 a.m. Gather
12:00 p.m. Rehearsal begins
1:30 p.m. Quick Break
1:40 p.m. Rehearsal continues
2:30 p.m. Break for Refreshments
3:00 p.m. Concert
Attire: Concert Black
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Saturday, May 2nd at 3:00pm at Good Shepherd. It will be directed by Dr. Michael Messina.
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Sunday, May 17th at 10:00am
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.
CLICK HERE for more information!
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 Children’s Chapel and EYC (Episcopal Youth Community Creative Space), and continuing education for adults. Choral and instrumental ensembles 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