music

Considering Matthew Shepard

Friday, April 29, 7:30 pm

Saint Luke Lutheran, 1550 W. Belmont (free parking)

A 105-minute deeply moving oratorio that explores the life, death, and legacy of Matthew Shepard. Sung by the Chicago Choral Artists.

Ticket information: www.chicagochoralartists.org

Highly recommended by Pr. Mueller (and many others!)

With Holy Trinity’s longstanding commitment to the LGBTQ community, and appreciation for the arts, you will love this amazing work. In October of 1998, Matthew Shepard, a young, gay student at the University of Wyoming in Laramie was kidnapped, severely beaten, tied to a fence and left to die in a lonely field under a blanket of stars. The work makes use of wide range of poetic and soulful texts including passages from Matt’s personal journal, writings from his parents, and newspaper reports of the murder, and incorporates a variety of musical styles (Country & Western, Blues/Jazz, Pop, Gospel, chant, post-minimalist and Bach).

Play an instrument in worship!

Play an instrument in worship!

Do you play an instrument? Or have you played in the past and would love a reason to dust it off again? The music ministry at Holy Trinity is asking for volunteers to play prelude music solo or as part of a small ensemble. This is open to musicians of all ages and levels! Ayriole Frost, Music Assistant, will work with you to find appropriate music or pair you with the right people. We are especially happy to include young people. See Ayriole after the service on Sunday or email her at music@htchicago.org.

Sing with the Holy Trinity Choir!

Sing with the Holy Trinity Choir!

The 2019-2020 Holy Trinity Choir season is under way! If you have been thinking about becoming a part of the music ministry at Holy Trinity in this way, this is the year to do it! Extensive experience is not required, although note reading ability is important. Rehearsals convene on Sunday mornings at 8:30am or 9am, depending on which service we sing. The schedule is available for the entire 2019-2020 season. For further information, speak to David Brackley or Ayriole Frost, or email David at dbrackley@htchicago.org.