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

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.