Grace Church is a community of faith deeply committed to “worship in the beauty of holiness” (Psalm 96:9), and music is an integral part of that praise of God. Grace Church has a rich history of Anglican choral music, drawing on over a thousand years of music history—from Gregorian chant to music by contemporary composers. The music ministry of the parish is devoted to offering quality, inspiring liturgical music to the glory of God.
Special music at Grace Church is funded solely by the gracious contributions of music supporters. Special music includes guest organists, guest instrumentalists, brass players for Easter Sunday, and other special programs. If you wish to donate to the Music Fund, please make your check out to Grace Episcopal Church, with “Music Fund” in the memo line. Thank you for your support of music at Grace Church!
Contact our Music Director (music.director@gracealex.org) to learn more.
Adult Choir
The Adult Choir regularly leads worship at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Holy Eucharist, major evening feast day celebrations, and other services during the liturgical year. Membership is open to anyone with a willingness to commit to regular rehearsals.
Times:
- Thursday Evenings (Except Summer): Rehearsals from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the St. Cecilia Room.
- Summer Sundays: All members invited to the summer choir during the 10:30 a.m. service, with rehearsals starting at 9:30 a.m. in the St. Cecilia Room.
Choristers
The Boys and Girls Choir, open to children and youth from reading age through voice change for boys and high school for girls, follows the Voice for Life curriculum. This program, affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music in America, offers comprehensive training in vocal technique, music theory, and group singing discipline.
The choir helps lead worship twice a month with the adult choir on Sunday mornings at the 10:30 Holy Eucharist, and sings occasionally for Choral Evensongs, Christmas Eve, and other special events.
If you are interested in joining the Choristers, please contact Dr. Truche at alain.truche@gracealex.org to schedule a voice evaluation and brief meeting.
Rehearsal Times:
- Wednesdays: 4:30-6:00 PM
Handbells
The Handbell Choir primary focus is on learning bell-ringing techniques and preparing music to enhance worship services at various times. Grace Church boasts a 3-octave set of handbells (Schulmerich) and a 3-octave set of choir chimes (Malmark) for these musical endeavors.
If you are interested in joining the Handbell Ensemble, please contact Dr. Truche at alain.truche@gracealex.org
Rehearsal Times:
- Thursday evenings: 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.