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 first 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 First 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, May 18, 2025
The Sanctuary Choir will sing “I Give to You a New Commandment,” by Peter Nardone (b. 1965) as our Offertory anthem on May 18.This serene and expressive anthem sets Jesus’ words from John 13:34, given at the Last Supper: “Love one another as I have loved you.” In a subtle homage to centuries of Christian musical tradition, Nardone weaves in the ancient plainchant Ubi Caritas (Where God is, love is there), echoing and expanding the same message of divine love and community. This combination of texts, together with gentle lyricism and rich harmony, make the anthem ideal for quiet reflection on today’s Gospel text. Peter Nardone is a Scottish composer, conductor, and organist. He has held prominent cathedral music posts, including Director of Music at Worcester Cathedral, and brings a deep liturgical sensitivity to his compositions.
—-Stay tuned for our next installment!
