Music at Trinity on the Green

“SING AND MAKE MUSIC FROM YOUR HEART TO THE LORD…”

EPHESIANS 5:19

From our renowned choirs to our historic pipe organ to the numerous guest artists that perform here each year, Trinity is synonymous with excellence in music. Trinity’s community identity is deeply tied to the experience of making and sharing music with one another and with God. 

Music at Trinity takes many forms; each week you will sing hymns old and new, hear anthems drawn from a variety of traditions, and explore the canon of pipe organ repertoire offered by our skilled organists. Our musical expression is as varied as our parish. Whatever your aesthetic inclinations might be, rest assured: there is always a way for you to “make a joyful noise” at Trinity.

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Choirs

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Worship at Trinity is deepened in meaning through our commitment to the power of the human voice raised in praise. The Choir of Men & Boys, founded in 1885, is a living piece of history, one of the oldest and most storied choirs of the Anglican choral tradition in the United States, while the founding of the Choir of Adults & Girls in 2003 represents a historic event all its own: the extension of that tradition and of Trinity’s world-class musical education to all qualified children, regardless of gender. Since 2024, the Choirs have performed together as the Choristers & Schola of Trinity on the Green.

Our Parish Choir provides a musical home for singers of all ages and walks of life. This non-auditioned ensemble leads services one to two times a month and is open to anyone who loves to sing. Highlights each year include the Advent Lessons & Carols Service and a liturgical performance of Stainer’s Crucifixion.

Alongside our liturgical choirs, Trinity runs an ambitious music education program which includes Choristarters, an introductory music group for ages 4-8 which meets weekly and introduces musical concepts through Kodály-based exercises and games.

At Trinity we believe that from elementary school to retirement and beyond, no one is too young or too old to start singing. Our singers are students, teachers, doctors, lawyers, actors, architects, professional musicians, and passionate enthusiasts. For more information about the choirs at Trinity, contact our Music Program Staff.

Our choirs are supplemented by professional section leaders; click here to inquire about open positions with the music staff.

Trinity Chorister Program

Children’s treble voices, with their unique, ethereal timbre, are at the heart of the Anglican choir. As a result, these choirs produce some of the finest young musicians in the world. Emphasizing a comprehensive music education, practical musicianship skills, and healthy vocal technique, Trinity’s youth chorister program is no exception. Along with the unique skills that young singers acquire, Trinity provides regular international and regional touring opportunities and leadership experience for all program participants. Regardless of individual faith background (of which many are represented in the choirs), all choristers leave Trinity with a discipline and focus far beyond their years and friendships that last the test of time. Choristers gain valuable professional experience and a small stipend for their dedication to the program. Think the Chorister Program might be right for your child?

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Choir Calendars

Looking for call times, rehearsal schedules, & service assignments for the Trinity choirs? Click here.

Music Events

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Pipe Organ

Any discussion of Trinity on the Green’s many charms would be incomplete without mention of Trinity’s pipe organ, a richly colorful and present instrument constructed in 1935 by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company. At once a jewel of organ-building history, an in-demand bench for recitalists, a training ground for organ scholars, and much more beside, the Trinity organ brings our community together and leads us in song.

Music Staff

Behind every great performance, there’s a great process. From the coordination of choir schedules to the design of curriculum for our youth choristers to the logistics of international touring, Trinity is blessed with a dedicated team of expert staff working in support of our musical mission.

Simon Lee, Director of Music

Sarah Johnson, Associate Director of Music

Nicholas Stigall, Organ Scholar

Read more about our music staff here.

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