Music at St. Gabe's

Making music together at our church is a pleasure, and it definitely enhances the worship experience for parishioners. The music program at St. Gabriel's comprises Carla Strott, an energetic, creative and well-loved choir director and accompanist, twenty-two talented and intrepid adult choir members, and a handful of talented instrumentalists.

The adult choir sings each Sunday at the 10:30 service and for other special occasions. They also do a few "road trips" each year (we can be bought!).

St. Gabriel's has gratefully received a Rodgers organ from Grace Episcopal (our Mother Church). It has been a most wonderful addition to our congregation. We also use a Yamaha S80 when we need piano or other tone colors.

HOW WE'D LIKE TO EXPAND

We have an ever-changing number of folks in middle and high school who are fine singers and musicians, and a horde of children with angelic voices. However, due to a lack of personnel, we are not able to offer youth or children's choir at this time. We are always on the lookout for willing and able adults who would like to volunteer to facilitate these groups. If you're interested in being a part of this music ministry, please Contact the Music Director --we'd love to work with you!

We are always welcoming new choir members to our fold. (For more information on how to join the choir, click Interested in joining the choir?). We'd like to thank Elaine Howard, Jackie Richardson, Jan Waller, Frances Souto and Louise Freeman for sewing our beautiful new choir stoles! We are hoping to order new choir robes soon (in slimming black, of course).

We would LOVE to add a baby grand piano to our instrumental collection (so if anybody has one lying around collecting dust and not being used, we'll gladly take it off your hands).

We'd love your continued input and ideas. We strive to make music choices that resonate with the members of our parish, and we are honored to be able to contribute to the ministry and worship experience at St. Gabriel's.