Music at St. David's
The music at St. David's, under the direction of our Rector, is led by organist Susan Asplin, St. David's music program ranges from traditional to contemporary.
We have several members with special musical talents, including flutist and Artist-in-Residence Vicki Ferro and violinist Brittany Keeton. They occasionally accompany our Sunday 10:00 AM service, and regularly accompany our Celtic Eucharist services and special Holy Week services. Guest musicians are always encouraged. Most outside musicians have been recruited from the local area and are of the highest caliber. Brass arrangements often accompany our worship services at Christmas and Easter.Our regular "choir" is the congregation of St. David's,
lifting their voices in praise and worship. Our Sunday 10:00 AM
services feature traditional hymns from the 1982 Hymnal, with
occasional contemporary hymns. The service music (Sanctus, etc.) is
contemporary, primarily composed by Kristopher Lindquist or from the Taize tradition.
For feast days and other occasions, we have special adult choirs composed of volunteer parishioners from junior high school age on up. Our children sing occasionally as a children's choir at the 10:00 AM Sunday service and special services. Rehearsals for these two types of choir occur during the three weeks or so before the choir sings.
To update our musical ministry, a new Johannus organ was purchased in 2000. Due to space constraints, a pipe organ was out of the question; however, this extremely fine electronic organ from the Netherlands has more than filled our needs. We also have a fine collection of handbells, and look forward to the day that our handbell choir will be active again.
The goal of the music ministry at St. David's
is not only to enhance and support the liturgy but also to
incorporate the gifts of church members. If you have a musical gift to
share, please be in touch with Susan Asplin. Questions,
suggestions or comments regarding hymns or service music may be directed
to The Rev. Elaine Breckenridge.
