"Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high-sounding cymbals. Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord."
Psalm 150: 3-6
The Music Ministry at The Church of the Good Shepherd focuses on providing opportunities for everyone to praise God through music (primarily congregational hymns, psalms, and service music) as well as fostering God-given talents and gifts through participation in musical ensembles.
If you are interested in joining either of these ensembles please contact Kirsten Homdrom, Director of Music and Organist.
- Handbell Choir rehearses Wednesday evenings 6:00-6:45 PM September-May and plays in worship services seasonally. No prior ringing experience required.
- Chancel Choir rehearses Wednesday evenings 7:00-8:30 PM September-May and leads music for the 10:15 AM worship service most weeks throughout the year, as well as Christmas Eve and Holy Week services. All skill levels are welcome, and the ability to match pitch is required. The Chancel Choir is supplemented by professional section leaders and student choral scholars from the community.
If you are interested in joining either of these ensembles please contact Kirsten Homdrom, Director of Music and Organist.
Church of the Good Shepherd Children’s Chorister Program
Do you know a child who loves to sing?
Please read the information below about this wonderful opportunity to praise God through music.
To learn more contact Kirsten Homdrom, Director of Music and Organist.
Do you know a child who loves to sing?
Please read the information below about this wonderful opportunity to praise God through music.
To learn more contact Kirsten Homdrom, Director of Music and Organist.
The Chorister Program at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd (CGS) provides musical education, community building, and faith formation through singing in choirs. Singers in grades K-12 have the opportunity to sing their faith and learn about the tradition of sacred choral music, which is musically enriching, challenging, and satisfying. This is one of the few opportunities for fostering intergenerational relationships in the community, as the choristers will regularly have opportunities to sing with the Chancel Choir. Choristers also learn that their voices are a gift from God and their love of singing will stay with them for the rest of their lives. Singing in a choir at church is also a wonderful way to share time and talents. And it’s fun, too!
Rehearsals are weekly from September-May, with a Fall Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break.
There are two choirs at CGS for choristers during the 2026-27 school year:
A note on attendance: Music, like sports, is cumulative. It is very important for choristers to be present for as many rehearsals as possible so they feel well prepared and also work well with their fellow choristers (think of them as teammates). That being said, life happens. Please stay in close communication with Dr. H about any absences, planned or unplanned.
2026-2027 Schedule for Good Shepherd Choir (GSC)
Rehearsals begin September 8 and continue weekly unless otherwise specified.
Sunday October 4 – GSC sings for the 10:15am worship service; warmup at 9:30am
Sunday November 15 – GSC sings for the 10:15am worship service; warmup at 9:30am
Tuesday November 24 – NO REHEARSAL
Sunday December 20 – GSC sings for the 10:15am worship service; warmup at 9:30am
Tuesday December 29 and Tuesday January 5 – NO REHEARSAL
Tuesday January 12 – Rehearsals resume
Sunday February 7 – GSC sings for the 10:15am worship service; warmup at 9:30am
Tuesday February 9 - NO REHEARSAL (Pancake Supper)
Sunday March 21 – GSC sings for the 10:15am worship service; warmup at 9:30am
Tuesday March 23 and Tuesday March 30 – NO REHEARSAL
Sunday May 9 – GSC sings for the 10:15am worship service; warmup at 9:30am (Music Celebration; choristers recognized)
Registration for the 2026-2027 choir season opens on July 1, 2026! Please register using the link below.
Rehearsals are weekly from September-May, with a Fall Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break.
There are two choirs at CGS for choristers during the 2026-27 school year:
- Good Shepherd Choir – Grades K-2 (Tuesdays 4:30-5:20 PM) Our youngest choristers learn about how to sing with good tone, the basics of note reading, rhythm and pitch, and how to listen and work as a team. They will sing in worship once per month at the beginning of the service.
- Senior Choristers – Grades 3-12 (Sundays 12:00-1:00 PM) Singers in this choir will learn how to lead music with the Chancel Choir and continue to develop good choral singing skills. They will sing in worship along with the Chancel Choir September-May.
A note on attendance: Music, like sports, is cumulative. It is very important for choristers to be present for as many rehearsals as possible so they feel well prepared and also work well with their fellow choristers (think of them as teammates). That being said, life happens. Please stay in close communication with Dr. H about any absences, planned or unplanned.
2026-2027 Schedule for Good Shepherd Choir (GSC)
Rehearsals begin September 8 and continue weekly unless otherwise specified.
Sunday October 4 – GSC sings for the 10:15am worship service; warmup at 9:30am
Sunday November 15 – GSC sings for the 10:15am worship service; warmup at 9:30am
Tuesday November 24 – NO REHEARSAL
Sunday December 20 – GSC sings for the 10:15am worship service; warmup at 9:30am
Tuesday December 29 and Tuesday January 5 – NO REHEARSAL
Tuesday January 12 – Rehearsals resume
Sunday February 7 – GSC sings for the 10:15am worship service; warmup at 9:30am
Tuesday February 9 - NO REHEARSAL (Pancake Supper)
Sunday March 21 – GSC sings for the 10:15am worship service; warmup at 9:30am
Tuesday March 23 and Tuesday March 30 – NO REHEARSAL
Sunday May 9 – GSC sings for the 10:15am worship service; warmup at 9:30am (Music Celebration; choristers recognized)
Registration for the 2026-2027 choir season opens on July 1, 2026! Please register using the link below.
