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, April 27, 2025
Our Offertory anthem for the second Sunday in Easter is “Carol of St. Thomas,” by British composer Anthony Greening (1940-1996). This is an arrangement of “O fillii et filiae,” an historic Easter hymn attributed to 15th-century friar Jean Tisserand, translated into English in the 19th century by John Mason Neal. Originally, the hymn was meant as a teaching resource for lay people, possibly for use in extra-liturgical processions or informal devotions. The hymn narrates the events of the Resurrection, beginning with the empty tomb and ending with Christ’s appearance to Thomas and the other disciples. Composer Anthony Greening was an organist and music educator known for his contributions to Anglican church music in the 20th century. His thoughtfully composed and arranged liturgical music is a rich resource for church music programs, especially those with smaller choirs. You will notice that today’s anthem has relatively simple vocal lines, yet the vivid, sparkling accompaniment adds variety and complexity.
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