Trinity Choirs
The Cathedral's choral program consists of four groups: two youth choirs, an adult choir and Chamber Singers. In addition, the Pacific Youth Choir, a multi-level organization of six choirs, with singers from the broader community, is in residence at Trinity.
Adult Choirs
The Trinity Choir
Practices: Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:45pm
Choir Room
The Trinity Choir consists of a large group of auditioned singers from all walks of life— students, home makers, lawyers, teachers, doctors, businessmen and women, public servants, retirees, and musicians, to name a few—all of whom share a fierce dedication to the craft of choral singing in a liturgical context, and to one another. They are ordinary people who make extraordinary music. The choir’s repertory spans over one thousand years of sacred music, from Gregorian chant to newly-composed music hot off the press. In addition to singing every Sunday from the Sunday after Labor Day through Trinity Sunday, the Trinity Choir offers annually the much-loved Procession of Advent Lessons and Carols; Christmas at the Cathedral concerts; and the sublime music of the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday liturgies preceding Easter Day—the Triduum.
Cathedral Chamber Singers
The Cathedral Chamber Singers is an ensemble of professional vocalists numbering from sixteen to twenty-six singers, depending on the music being sung. The members, some of the finest singers in the Portland area, are drawn from a number of professional, academic and church choirs. In addition to singing most of the services of Choral Evensong in the 2011–12 season, the Chamber Singers will join forces with the Trinity Choir in the Christmas at the Cathedral concerts.
Adult choirs contact: Michael Kleinschmidt
Youth Choirs
Choristers
Grades 1 – 5
Sunday mornings, September 11 – through May
9:00 – 9:50 am, the Children’s Chapel
The last Wednesday of each month (for 3rd – 5th graders)
5:30 – 6:30 pm, the Children's Chapel
The Choristers, open to all children, 1st through 5th grades, provides music leadership for services in Kempton Hall each month, including Christmas Eve in the Cathedral. Under the direction of Amy Polo, the Choristers explore traditional Episcopal hymnody and service music, as well as sacred contemporary and world music. The Choristers also work on introductory part singing and vocal technique. It is a dynamic, inclusive, and energetic group of young singers and is a wonderful way to explore church leadership through music. New! Choristers, 3rd – 5th grade, will sing regularly for the 10:00 am Eucharist in the cathedral on the last Sunday of the month. Participation includes an evening rehearsal the last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 – 6:30 pm.
For more information, please contact Amy Polo
Coventry Singers
Grades 6 – 12
Wednesdays, September – May
5:30 – 6:30 pm, Choir Room
The Coventry Singers join the Trinity Choir for the 10:00 am Eucharist in the Cathedral the last Sunday of the month, September – May. This choir is open to all youth from 6th grade to seniors in high school. Mia Hall Savage, the founder of Pacific Youth Choir, directs Trinity’s Coventry Singers. You do not need to be a musician to be trained as an outstanding singer and join this energetic choir. All are welcome.
Contact: Mia Hall Savage
Youth Instrumental Ensemble
High school and advanced middle school musicians
Practice Sunday mornings 9:00-9:50. Accompany Kempton Hall monthly 10:00 am Eucharist.
This ensemble comprises youth leaders who are proficient on a musical instrument and wish to support the corporate singing of our congregation in the Kempton Hall setting. We invite a variety of instruments, and the youth are encouraged to take an active role in developing an eclectic repertoire of sacred song and instrumental voluntaries. Ben Landsverk conducts this ensemble.
Contact: Tamara Still