Music & Arts
Special Musical Events
St. Thomas hosts community concerts and other musical events throughout the year. Check the
Special Events page to see what's on our current calendar.
Hear Us
Some of our music is available on the St. Thomas podcast.
To listen, you must first install
iTunes software.
Tenebrae: On
April 20, the St. Thomas Singers led a Holy
Week service of Tenebrae. The entire liturgy is available on our podcast
in 13 parts, beginning
here. View the
service leaflet
(PDF).
"Psalm 91/Your Love" by Charles Rus:
podcast
"Hear My Prayer" by Henry Purcell:
podcast
What does a liturgist do? Hear a Sunday forum
podcast presented by Charles Rus, our
Associate for Music & Liturgical Arts.
Charles Rus playing the
1724
organ at the Oude Kerk in
Amsterdam
St. Thomas Singers
From Labor Day through Pentecost, the St. Thomas Singers rehearse
Thursday nights from 7:30 to 9:00 pm and sing at the 10:15 am Eucharist
on Sunday mornings, as well as other occasions. Our repertoire is mainly
classical (medieval, renaissance, baroque, classical period, romantic,
modern, minimalist, and post-modern). It also includes some jazz, folk,
contemporary, experimental, and music hot off the press by Charles Rus.
Contact:
Charles Rus, Associate for Music and Liturgical Arts
(206-456-5228)
Choristers
The
Choristers are singers in two age divisions: grades 1-2 and grades 3
and up. Using the “Voice for Life” training program, each young singer
develops at his/her own pace in fun and creative ways.
The Choristers practice on Tuesday afternoons beginning September 6: Jr Choristers 4:00 to 4:45 pm; Sr Choristers 4:45 to 5:45 pm.
The Choristers regularly sing at the 10:15 Holy Eucharist and for special
liturgies.
Contact:
Marion Anderson, Director of Children and Youth Choral Activities
(206-499-5537)
Chapel Needlepointers
Every Tuesday morning, a dedicated group meets to create needlepoint
kneelers for the Chapel. Most of our kneelers are custom-designed for St.
Thomas, and they are works of art as well as sources of practical comfort. We’re always looking for more stitchers; no
experience necessary.
Community Concerts
St. Thomas sponsors occasional musical events ranging from a New
Year’s Eve concert to jazz concerts to Gilbert & Sullivan performances.
Also, the church is a favorite choice of several choral groups, whose
concerts are included on the
Special Events page.
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