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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Choral Evensong will return August 6th. We gather in the worship space from 7:00-7:30pm.
Here is a list of special Feast Days as well as dates we will not meet:
August 6: Feast of the Transfiguration
September 17: Feast of Hildegard of Bingen
September 24: Feast of Anna Ellison Butler Alexander
October 1: NO Evensong
October 15: Feast of Teresa of Avila
November 5: All Souls Evensong
November 26: NO Evensong
December 24: NO Evensong
December 31: NO Evensong
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Check out the Fall 2025 Music School Offerings!
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Here is a brief run down:
On the Second Sunday of Each Month:
Group Singing Lessons (all ages)
Sing for Fun Boys and Girls!
Children’s Chapel Music
Choristers (sing at communion)
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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!
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Evensong is prayer. Join us for online prayer on Tuesday evenings at 5:00pm. You can contribute or just listen- all are welcome!
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Choral Evensong at 7:00pm in the worship space. Enter through the Bell Tower doors (Entrance D)
St. Hildegard (born 1098) was a German abbess, visionary mystic, and composer. In 2012 she was proclaimed a doctor of the church, one of only four women to have been so named. She is revered as a patron saint of musicians and writers.
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Choral Evensong at 7:00pm in the worship space. Enter through the Bell Tower doors (Entrance D)
Anna Ellison Butler Alexander (1865–1947) was the first and only African-American consecrated a deaconess in the Episcopal Church. She served in the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia during her entire career, and may be remembered in the Calendar of saints on September 24.
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’s only weekly obligation is Sunday mornings beginning at 9am.
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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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Children and Youth ages 7+ are invited to join us every Sunday after the 10am service in the Choir Room until Noon. Choristers will be led by Mattilda, 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), 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│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