“Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness”
Psalm 96:9
Parish Choir
The St. Thomas Parish Choir is an adult choral ensemble comprised of parishioners who work alongside professional section leaders. The Choir assists in leading worship for the primary service every Sunday and for special holy days. The group sings a wide variety of musical styles from Gregorian chant to newly composed music. The goal of the Parish choir is to enhance our liturgical celebrations with beautiful music that reflects the liturgical seasons and the lectionary readings, helps worshipers connect with the holy spirit, and feeds the mind as well as the soul. Basic music reading skills and a commitment to regular attendance is required. For more information, contact Minister of Music, Ryan Becker.
Choir Rehearsal Wednesdays 6:30pm-8:00pm
Handbell Choir
The St. Thomas Handbell Choir enhances our liturgy with musical offerings throughout the year and on special occasions. This group of volunteer musicians practice weekly utilizing a set of handbells cast by Schulmerich bell company. Basic music reading skills and a commitment to regular attendance at rehearsals are required. For more information, contact Minister of Music, Ryan Becker.
Bell Choir Rehearsal Tuesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm
Children’s Music Program
Participants engage in games and activities that develop musicianship, sight-reading ability, and healthy voice production. Our curriculum utilizes singing, percussion, and writing activities that align with RSCM (Royal Schools of Church Music) standards allowing students to track their progress from one level to the next. Ensembles perform monthly during the 10:00 service.
We are excited to offer this opportunity for our children to enhance their love of God and each other through music!
Cherubs
Wednesdays | 5:00–6:00 PM
Ages: Kindergarten–1st Grade
Begins: September 9
Junior Choristers
Wednesdays | 4:30–6:00 PM
Ages: 2nd Grade–5th Grade
Begins: September 9
Senior Choristers
Sundays | Following 10:00am worship–12:00 PM
Ages: 6th Grade–12th Grade
Begins: September 20
Meet our Director of Children’s Music
Laurel Christensen is excited to begin another season with the St. Thomas Children’s Choir. She holds both Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in Music Education and has taught students of all ages. Prior to moving to San Antonio, she served for seven years as a Middle and High School choir teacher in Virginia where her choirs earned distinction for their performance and sight-reading skills. She has also sung in professional choirs, taught private lessons, and composed choral works that have been published and performed by ensembles across the United States. In her teaching, Laurel emphasizes healthy vocal technique, music literacy, and joyful music making. Inspired by St. Augustine’s assertion that “[those] who sing, pray twice,” she believes that children of all personalities and abilities can find a means of worship, growth, and belonging in choir.
Meet our Assistant Director of Children’s Music
Myles Gonzalez is excited to join the Children’s Music Ministry as Assistant Director of Children’s Music. A music director, educator, and professional baritone from Atlanta, Georgia, he holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Mercer University. Myles has conducted numerous choirs and musical theater productions and teaches private voice and beginning piano lessons. He currently serves as a music educator with IDEA Public Schools, where he is helping establish the school’s first fine arts program, and as the baritone section leader at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Passionate about music education and ministry, Myles is dedicated to helping children discover the joy of music while inspiring a lifelong love of learning and singing.
“Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so; Little ones to Him belong;
They are weak, but He is strong.”
