MUSIC AND WORSHIP MINISTRY

Consists of volunteers ranging in age from 3-83. Music opportunities are available for all ages and new members are always welcome. Opportunities in choral music, handbell ringing, praise/worship team and drama provide enhance our worship services.

MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES (FOR ALL AGES)

Please contact: Eileen or Bob Gilbert, Ministers of Music
Tel: (C) 688-9245, (H) 298-8985 or E-mail r.f.gilbert@sbcglobal.net

CHERUB CHOIR (Age 4-Grade 2)

This choir involves all the children at Trinity. Boys and girls meet in the Wesley room at 9:25 AM every Sunday morning with their Sunday School teachers. We practice simple songs and sing at both Sunday services every 4-6 weeks.

JOYFUL NOISE CHOIR (Grades 3-6)

This choir rehearses every Sunday morning in the choir room from 9:25 AM every Sunday. We sing every 4-6 weeks at both services and on special holidays such as Christmas Eve.

JOYFUL BELLS (Grades 3-6)

This handbell ensemble is for children in grades 3-6. We meet in the sanctuary on Wednesdays from 5:15-5:45 and learn the basics of handbell playing. We play on Sunday mornings 3-4 times each year.

YOUTH SINGERS (Grades 7-12)

This choir meets on Sunday afternoons from 5:30-6 PM in the Sanctuary. We rehearse 2 and 3 part music and sing every 4-6 weeks as well as on special holidays such as Christmas Eve.

YOUTH RINGERS (Grades 7-12)

This group meets on Sunday afternoons from 5-5:30 PM in the Sanctuary. We learn the basics of handbell playing and perform selections in church every 1-2 months as well as on holidays such as Christmas Eve. Reading music is an important skill for participation in this group.

PRAISE AND WORSHIP TEAM (Adults/teens)

This group rehearses every other Tuesday from 6:30-7:30 PM in the Sanctuary. The team of vocalists and instrumentalists leads music at the 8:15 service every Sunday morning.

TRINITY CHOIR (Adults/teens)

The Trinity Choir leads worship and sings every Sunday at the 11 AM service as well as at special services (i.e. Christmas eve). This choir rehearses every Thursday evening from 7:30-9 PM in the Sanctuary. We sing 4-part choral music of varying styles and difficulty. New singers are welcome and are encouraged to join.

TRINITY RINGERS (Adults)

The Trinity Ringers rehearse on Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30 PM in the Sanctuary. We learn basic and advanced techniques of handbell playing and rehearse music that we play in church each month and at special services. Reading music is an important skill for participation in this group.

FESTIVAL CHOIR (Adults/teens)

The Festival choir includes all the members of the Trinity Choir as well as all other vocalists who enjoy singing for special choir presentations. We rehearse on Thursday evenings from 7:30-8:15 PM.

DRAMA TEAM (Adults/teens)

We present short drama skits at varying times throughout the year. Rehearsals are announced as needed.

MUSIC FACILITIES AND INSTRUMENTS AT TRINITY

Trinity's music facilities occupy the 2nd floor of the church and consist of a large rehearsal room, director's office and a recording/sound room with storage. The Sanctuary is home to our 2 Manuel Allen Digital Organ with Antiphonal Division and a Baby Grand Kawaii Piano. A 3 Manual Rogers Organ is housed in our Great Room/Gymnasium. The church owns 4 Octaves of Malmark Handbells and 3 Octaves of Malmark Handchimes. The Music Ministry utilizes a 16 channel portable sound system and a professional projection system in the sanctuary.

SACRED SOUNDS AT TRINITY

Trinity offers a selection of special music concerts throughout the year through its SACRED SOUNDS concert series.

CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY CONCERT
Featuring the Internationally knows Men’s Chorus from Yale
The Spizzwinks
Friday, December 4 at 7 PM
Fingerfood Reception follows the concert
Adults: $10
Children/Teens: Free

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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CANTATA
Sunday Morning, December 20 at 10 AM
Presented by
The Trinity choir, Soloists and Drama Team

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ANNUAL GREATER HARTFORD MESSIAH COMMUNITY SING
Sunday, January 3, 4 PM
(Christmas portion including Hallelujah Chorus)
Fingerfood Reception Follows Concert

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CONNECTICUT STATE HANDBELL FESTIVAL CONCERT
Saturday, March 20, 2010
3 PM

Robert F. Gilbert, Organist/Director

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