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Music plays
an important part in the worship life of the Trinity community. The principal
resources for congregational singing are the Hymnal 1982 and Wonder,
Love, and Praise, one of the supplemental hymnals approved for use
in the Episcopal Church.
For those
who wish to participate more actively in the music program, there are
three choirs:
- the Treble Choir
- the Mixed Choir
- the Chime Choir
Membership
in the Treble Choir is open to young people from third grade through high
school (boys until voice change). The choir sings a variety of styles
of music, from classical to 21st century. Rehearsals are currently held
on Sunday mornings after church, from
11:15 to 12:15. The Treble Choir sings at the 10:00 service on
the 1st and 2nd Sundays of the month, as well as for special services
periodically through the year.
The Mixed
Choir is an SATB choir comprised of singers of high school age and above.
Its repertoire is drawn from all periods of the sacred choral literature,
from chant and music of the Renaissance to contemporary. Rehearsals are
Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:15. In addition to singing on Sunday
mornings, the Mixed Choir provides music for such occasions as Maundy
Thursday and Christmas Lessons & Carols, as well as presenting periodic
concerts.
Membership
in the Chime Choir currently ranges from high school age to retired seniors.
The chimers play once a month or so at services, as well as on major holidays
and other special occasions.
Additionally,
Trinity hosts other types of concerts on a regular basis. The Madrigal
Choir of Binghamton sings frequently here, and there are periodic concerts
of chamber music as well as organ recitals and other programs. The Music
Department at Binghamton University regularly uses Trinity’s facilities
for concerts, including recent performances by the University Chamber
Chorus, Women’s Chorus, and Harpur Chorale.
The organ
at Trinity was installed in 1960 by Casavant Frères, and is one of the
finer organs in the Southern Tier. It is a three-manual instrument
with 38 ranks of pipes, as well as three recently added electronic ranks
(16', 32', 32') in the pedal division. A versatile instrument, it adds greatly
to the worship experience of the parish.
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