Choral music enriches worship at St. Martin’s.
St. Martin’s parishioners include an abundance of gifted musicians who love to incorporate others into their midst. The choir sings at the Sunday 10am service, with accompaniment by organ, piano and occasionally guitar, string bass, praise band, violin, and flute (and we’re open to other instruments too). Anthems range from Renaissance motets to contemporary Christian music. On the fourth Sunday of the month, we have more interactive service, designed to be accessible to a wide variety of ages. We also have a Pop-Up Choir on Fourth Sundays, which means anyone can join the choir to sing the anthem; just show up at 9:15am to learn the song.
Jeffrey Jubenville leads the program as Music Director and organist. He works with Choir Director Suzanne Jubenville.
Our sanctuary also includes a Baldwin grand piano and an organ built by the the Bond Organ Company.
♫ CLEF NOTES ♫
Notes from our Music Directors for Sunday, October 4, 2026
Our music today celebrates the Feast of St. Francis, who preached that the love of God encompasses all of Creation. The Offertory anthem, “Let the Whole Creation Cry” by Robert Leaf, is a paraphrase of Canticle 12. During Communion, we will sing a charming hymn from the 1940 hymnal, “We thank You, Lord of heaven,” offering thanks and praise for the gifts of earth, sky, water, and all living creatures, including those who share our homes and lives. The hymn may be old, but the words and tune are new to us, so let us discover this one together with gratitude and joy, on a day when we bless our animal companions. “The stars declare His glory” reflects St. Francis’ vision of the whole created world as a family, joining together in praise. Its tune, Aldine, was composed by Richard Proulx. We often hear this hymn during Epiphany, but its spirit feels right at home on St. Francis Day.
—Stay tuned for our next installment!
