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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This Christmas service dates back to the 19th century and entails spoken lessons and sung carols. With the candle-light flickering and the beautiful carols sung by our angel choir, this night brings the hope and joy that we experience awaiting Jesus’ birth. Join us for this special occasion on December 21st at 5:00pm.
The Pre-Service Concert for Lessons and Carols begins at 4:30 p.m. Featured performers will include Kay’mon Murrah, who recently became our Voice Teacher for Congregational Singing at Good Shepherd. Kay’mon will sing an excerpt from Messiah by Handel, for which he was recently a featured soloist in three sold-out performances at Duke University.
Other performers include Alicia Helm McCorvey, her daughter Julia on violin, Rebecca Price on cello, Carolyn Dupont on harp, and Frank Espinosa who is also singing an excerpt from Messiah.
CHILDCARE:
The Nursery will open starting at 4:00pm.
The Children’s Christmas Party (ages 3-5th grade) will be going on simultaneously (4:45-6:15pm) in the Undercroft! Please let us know you’re coming by registering HERE.
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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, November 16, after the 10:00 a.m. service. Or email Mattilda at mattilda@gslex.org.
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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:
November 19
November 26: NO Evensong
December 3
December 10
December 17
December 24: NO Evensong
December 31: NO Evensong
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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September 14, October 12, November 16, December 14
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!
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.
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