Friends of Music TucsonOur mission is to enrich the musical experiences of the parish and wider community by providing concerts, community outreach, education, scholarships, commissioned works and support of special musical events, ultimately enhancing parish growth and providing support to other ministries.
Friends of Music Board Members Justin Appel, Staff Liaison & Member ex officio Jeffrey Campbell, Staff Liaison & Member ex officio Herb Burton Sylvia Burton Donald Essinger Pauline Essinger Howard (Corky) Gabbert Elizabeth Giles David Hass Dianne Iauco Beth E. Lee, Chair Jim Marr Gwen Powell Roger Rainbolt Music Department
St. Philip's has a long tradition of offering the finest music through worship services that encompass high quality anthems, organ music and liturgical music that upholds the unsurpassed musical tradition of the Anglican/Episcopal Church. Adult Ensembles St. Philip's Singers: non-auditioned, adult choir. Anyone is welcome! Canterbury Choir: Auditioned, professional-level adult choir that thrives in the most demanding Anglican repertoire. Schola Cantorum: Combined with Schola Trebles, this group sings the traditional Evensong and other festive liturgical services. Youth Ensembles St. Nicholas Choir: Youth Choir (Elementary to High School) This program offers RSCM curriculum of learning hymns, anthems, music theory and vocal technique. Everyone is welcome! Schola Cantorum Trebles: These young singers are leaders of St. Nicholas program. Many of them attend Royal School of Church Music courses annually, thanks to the scholarships offered by Friends of Music. Canterbury Apprentices: Apprentice program for emerging voices. Offered to young adults who have graduated with distinction from the St. Nicholas Program. Children's Choirs Cherub Choir: This music program for kids ages 4-7 and builds overall musicianship through fun activities that will help them to enjoy music as they get older. St Cecilia Choir: An advanced elementary group of ages 7-9. The St. Cecilia Choir performs twice month; once in Comfy Space every 2nd Sunday with the Cherubs and once in Evening Prayer on the last Wednesday of each month with the ASMP Choir. |
St. Philip's In The Hills ChurchFriends of Music works closely with St. Philip's In The Hills Episcopal Church for its ministries and mission to the community. For more information, please visit their website: www.stphilipstucson.org/
This photo shows our St. Nicholas Choir, whom Friends of Music sponsors to attend annual Royal School of Church Music training courses, after singing an Evensong as the guest choir at Trinity Cathedral, Phoenix AZ.
Church Services with Music All are Welcome; an offering opportunity is provided
First Sundays (October-May) 9AM and 11:15AM: "First Sunday Music" Major choral works with St. Philip's Choirs often with instrumental ensembles. Second, Fourth and Fifth Sundays 9AM: St. Philip's Singers 11:15AM: Canterbury Choir and Canterbury Apprentices Sung Eucharist featuring the finest traditional church music from five centuries Third Sundays 9AM: All Generations Sung Eurcharist with St. Nicholas Choir of Girls & Boys 11:15AM: Sung Eucharist with St. Philip's Singers 4PM: Organ Recital and Choral Evensong with St. ;Nicholas Choir & Schola Cantorum Adults. Guest organists perform a brief recital, followed by this beautiful contemplative Evening service, sung by candlelight. 7:45AM each Sunday service Instrumentalists and vocalists from the congregation provide music October through May. Music at special liturgical and festival days Please see our calendar for the special liturgies of All Souls, All Saints, Christmas, Holy Week, Easter and Pentecost. __________________________________________________ St. Philip's in the Hills, Music Department contacts:
Dr. Justin Appel Director of Music justin.appel@stphilipstucson;.org 520-299-6421 ext.19 Dr. Jeffrey Campbell Associate Director of Music and Organist jeffrey.campbell@stphilipstucson.org 520-299-6421 ext.32 Sam Sierra-Feldman Director of Children's Choirs samsierrafeldman@gmail.com 520-250-2136 |