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Music

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.

   


Photo Organ pipes

Photo Mixed Choir

Photo Chime choir


Singers Barbara & Tina

Photo of Trebles

Photo Chime choir

Photo Trebles processing

Photo of Trebles

Photo choir procession