Music at Trinity
Music is an important aspect of worship at Trinity. From weekly worship to concerts and special events, music helps bring our community together in prayer, celebration, and reflection. People of all ages and skill levels are invited to take part. Whether you love to sing, ring bells, or play an instrument, there’s a place for you here.
Upcoming Events
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Music for Two Violins
Friday, May 1 | 12:10–12:40 p.m.
Krauss Chapel
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May Music Festival
Sunday, May 3 | 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Nave
Performance by five of Trinity’s choral and instrumental ensembles during the Sunday morning liturgy.
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Piano Duets Featuring Popular Show Tunes
Friday, May 8 | 12:10–12:40 p.m.
Wagenhals Hall
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From Bach to Wachtman
Friday, May 15 | 12:10–12:40 p.m.
Krauss Chapel
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Mozart and Mann
Friday, May 22 | 12:10–12:40 p.m.
Wagenhals Hall
Oboe, English Horn, Bass, & Bassoon
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World Without End: Music of Celebration, Mourning, and Hope
Friday, May 29 | 12:10–12:40 p.m.
Wagenhals Hall
Mezzo-Soprano
Join One of Our Ensembles
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The Chancel Choir, our main adult choir, leads music for the 10:30 AM Sunday service during the academic year and performs in special concerts throughout the year.
Rehearsals take place Thursday evenings from 7:30–9:00 PM, mid-September through early May.
Directed by Robert Hobby, the choir occasionally performs with professional orchestra members from the community. Recent highlights include singing at Carnegie Hall in 2023 and a choir tour to Ireland, Wales, and England in 2019.
Childcare is available upon request.
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Students in grades 7–12 are invited to sing, learn, and have fun together in Youth Choir.
The group rehearses Sunday mornings from 9:00–9:45 AM on the first, third, and fourth Sundays of the month and sings in the 10:30 AM service regularly.
Directed by Robert Hobby and Andy Peters, the choir also takes a summer trip each year. Recent destinations have included London, Seattle, Southern California, and New York City.
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Children in grades 3–6 can join Junior Choir, where they build music skills while singing together.
Rehearsals take place Wednesdays from 4:45–5:30 PM, mid-September through early May, as part of the E³ Music and Arts program. The choir sings in Sunday worship about once a month.
Director Andrew Peters helps students grow in confidence while learning the basics of singing and music.
Families are invited to stay for an intergenerational supper at 6:15 PM following Wednesday rehearsals.
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This lively, intergenerational group meets Thursdays from 6:10–6:50 PM and brings bright Caribbean rhythms to worship about every six weeks during the academic year.
Directed by Robert Hobby, the rehearsal time makes it easy to participate before Chancel Choir practice.
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We have two opportunities to be apart of our handbell ensemble.
Celebration Ringers: Beginner & Intermediate Players
Celebration Ringers is a welcoming handbell group for beginner and intermediate players.
They rehearse Wednesdays from 6:30–7:00 PM and share their music in worship about every six weeks.
Trinity Ringers: Advanced Players
Trinity Ringers is our advanced handbell ensemble, rehearsing Wednesdays from 7:00–8:15 PM and playing regularly in worship and community events.
Directed by Shannon Hardiek, this group performs more challenging music and participation is limited due to ensemble size.
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Exploring, Experiencing, and Expressing our faith through the arts (E³) is a music and arts program for children in kindergarten–grade 6. Each session meets on Wednesdays from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. For more information, and to find out when the next date to join, contact Andy Peters at apeters@trinityenglish.org.
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Trinity is blessed with many talented instrumentalists. Professional musicians often join us for major festivals and concerts, but members of the congregation also share their gifts in worship.
Past ensembles have included a brass choir, recorder consort, and bassoon trio.
Whether you sing or play an instrument regularly—or would simply like to help with a special project—we would love to hear from you.
Contact Robert Hobby at rhobby@trinityenglish.org if you’re interested in getting involved.
Plus: Throughout the year, smaller vocal groups form for special services and events. These may include Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus, or Chamber Choir, depending on the season and upcoming programs.
Interested in getting involved?
Reach out to Robert Hobby or Andrew Peters to learn more about the music opportunities at Trinity.
Robert Hobby
Music Director
rhobby@trinityenglish.org
Associate Director of Music
apeters@trinityenglish.org