WORSHIP THROUGH MUSIC

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"The Mission of the Music Program is to open the way for worshippers to enter into a more intimate relationship with God."

Our music program provides quality music that supports the scripture readings, sermon topic, and the worship theme for our services. Our Director of Music meets regularly with the Pastor and the Committees for Worship and Creative Arts to plan and integrate music into all worship services. 

 

Community musicians from New Mexico and beyond, both vocal and instrumental, are invited to perform with choirs for special events, such as our Advent cantata, and Christmas Eve and Easter services.

CHANCEL CHOIR

BELL CHOIR

MEN'S PERFORMANCES

MUSIC MINISTRY

Raise up your voice 

Sing to your heart's content in our Chancel Choir, Tenor/Bass Chorale, or Treble Ensemble. Music selections pull from the historic repertoire, including gospel and spirituals, as well as the modern era, with current composers and arrangers. Our Chancel Choir rehearses on Thursday evenings September through May; smaller ensembles meet before Chancel choir on a rotating basis.

Joyful Noise Bell Choir

The Bell Choir typically incudes 12 bell ringers. They perform at during our worship services once each month from September through May with special performances during Easter and Christmas. The Bell Choir performs a wide variety of musical compositions, including pieces with added percussion, and other instrumentalists.

 

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Special Holiday Performances

During late Advent, the Chancel Choir presents a cantata, accompanied by a chamber ensemble. Special music is part of the Christmas Eve Service. Anthems and hymns are coordinated with a unique script read by COGS members, portraying the Christmas story. Easter is a musical occasion at the Church of the Good Shepherd, filled with music from our Chancel Choir, Joyful Noise Bell Choir, brass, strings, piano and organ. Add the exuberant congregational hymns, and the atmosphere resounds with jubilation. 

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Experience Our 2023 Christmas Cantata 

We did it! Another beautiful performance by The Chancel Choir and Chamber Ensemble under the direction of Linda Gilmour, Music Director. This years performance featured vocal soloists, Shelley Andes, Alex Catterall, and Esther Moses. The Chamber Ensemble featured Liana Austin and Maria Stefanova on Violin, Luis DeVargas, Viola, Beth Purvis, Cello, Amy O'Brien, Oboe, John Golobic, Trumpet, and Nathan Lupinetti, Bass.