Friends of Music TucsonOur mission is to enrich the musical experiences of the Parish and the wider community by providing concerts, community outreach, education, scholarships, commissioned works and support of musical events enhancing Parish growth and the other ministries at Saint Philip's.
Friends of Music Board Members Quentin Anderson Ann Brinkley Bill Brinkley Donald Essinger Pauline Essinger Howard (Corky) Gabbert Elizabeth Giles David Hass William Kuhlman Yvonne Khulman Beth E. Lee, Chair James B. Marr Jeanine Rainbolt Roger Rainbolt Members ex officio & Staff Liaison Justin Appel, Director of Music Jeffrey Campbell, Associate Director of Music & Organist 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. 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 & Children's Ensembles St. Nicholas Choir & Schola Cantorum Trebles Canterbury Apprentices Cherub Choir St Cecilia Choir Handbell Ensembles Allyn Baker, Director Mission Ringers (adult) Saint Philip's Ringers (youth) |
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 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 Eucharist with St. Nicholas Choir 11:15am: Sung Eucharist with St. Philip's Singers 4am: 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. 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 |