The Music Ministry of Saint Thomas includes a liturgical choir, a youth choir, and a byzantine choir. If you or your child would like to participate, please contact the choir director at the following e-mail: choir@stthomasgoc.org
Liturgical Choir: The St. Thomas Liturgical Choir sings during the Sunday Divine Liturgy and special Feast Days from September through Pentecost. The choir is performing a program based on our Traditional Byzantine Music arranged to fit the style of Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Church with spiritually uplifting music. Byzantine hymns are sung in Greek. Rehearsals are scheduled weekly.
Youth Choir: For GOYA members and other Youth Ministries members, the youth choir assist the adult participants during the services and this way they learn the music while in church. This helps ease the entry into the choir by our youth and eliminates the scheduling demands for rehearsals held during the week. Also, the youth choir participates at the Sights and Sounds contest as Liturgical Choir.
Byzantine Choir: In addition to singing during religious services, choir members and other individuals have the chance to participate in the Psaltiri assisting the main Chanter and learning the Byzantine Music.
THE SAINT THOMAS CHOIR INVITES NEW MEMBERS
This year, our church choir had a joyful and energetic start to the new ecclesiastical year, and we are thrilled to share some exciting news with you all! We recently welcomed six new members, most of them under the age of 15, who have brought fresh voices and enthusiasm to our musical family. Their addition has not only enriched our choir but has also significantly lowered the average age of our choir, bringing a youthful vibrancy that enhances our collective spirit.
These young singers have truly brought new life to our choir, filling the air with energy and joy. Their enthusiasm is contagious, and their participation has reminded us of the power of music to unite people of all ages. It’s wonderful to see such a mix of generations working together in harmony, and we look forward to seeing more young voices in the future.
We believe that singing is for everyone—no matter your age or experience—and we’re excited to continue welcoming new members. Whether you’re a seasoned vocalist or someone looking to try something new, our doors are open to all. So, if you’ve ever thought about joining the choir, we encourage you to come and sing with us. Your voice, no matter your age, will be a welcomed addition to our community.
We can’t wait to see more people join us in the coming months. Let’s make this year a memorable one with even more voices lifting up praises together!
Join Us! All are welcome to come chant, sing, and grow with us. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information contact the Music Ministry at (856) 206-5682 or at choir@stthomasgoc.org