"The main purpose of my music is to glorify God. Some people do this with music that is simple. I haven't chosen to use a simple style, but my music comes from my heart as a humble offering to God. This honors God no matter what musical style I use. I play the notes as they are written but it is God who makes the music."
Senior Choir
Providing music for the 10:15 a.m. Sunday service and for all special functions, the Senior Choir is the core musical organization of the parish. The choir presents, week by week, a wide spectrum of church music - from plainchant and Renaissance polyphony to anthems by contemporary composers. Professional instrumentalists and ensembles complement the choir for festive liturgical services. Although the Senior Choir is basically a volunteer organization, funds are available to assist qualified students of music who wish to become members of the choir. High school students and adults are invited to become members. The Choir practices on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m.
Junior Choir
Singing for the 9:00 a.m. Sunday service, the Junior Choir is open to boys and girls in grades 2, 3, 4 & 5. In addition to singing hymns, chants and anthems, rehearsals include exercises for training the voice and the ear, learning the rudiments of music reading and the place of music in Christian worship.
Handbell Choir
The Good Shepherd Handbell Choir is composed of adults of varying degrees of musical ability who enjoy the challenge of handbell ringing. The choir plays at various times during the church year, enhancing service music and anthems and playing works for hand bells alone. The ringers also perform for local civic organizations and holiday events.
Tower Carillon
Given in memory of loved ones of our parish, the 48-bell carillon in the tower was built by Petit and Fritsen, Ltd., with renovation and additions by the Meeks-Watson Co. Although most carillon music heard today is the result of electronic amplification, ours is totally manual and is responsive to the touch of hands and feet on the keyboard (or clavier).