Music in the Anglican Choral Tradition

Music is a big part of our worship here and the St. Laurence Chorale graces us every Sunday (we do give them a break in the summertime!). Again and again throughout Holy Scripture, when God's people see God acting in their lives, they break into song. When we gather here at St. Laurence on Sundays, we do the same.

The English Choral tradition is rich and beautiful and the St. Laurence Chorale, Choral Scholars and Children’s Canterbury Choir celebrate and continue the tradition each Sunday. 

St. Laurence Chorale

Our volunteer adult choir has a long tradition of singing beautiful choral music, adding greatly to the worship of our Lord. They primarily sing at the 10:45am Sunday service but occasionally at other services.

Choral Scholars

Our Choral Scholars are paid professionals and UNT music students who serve as section leaders, enhancing and supporting our volunteer choir. They sing separately as the Schola Cantorum as well as together with the St. Laurence Chorale.

Canterbury Children’s Choir

Canterbury Choir is our children's choir for kids in 2nd-8th grades. We us a curriculum called Voice for Life by the Royal School of Church Music. The kids learn basic music theory and knowledge of the Anglican music tradition. Joining organist John Heimel in teaching the kids is our soprano Choral Scholar, Amy Duesing. She brings her vast vocal skills and knowledge to help the kids grow in their musical abilities and understanding. The Canterbury Children’s Choir sings once a month at each service and at occasional special services.

Fall 2024 St. Laurence Chorale Anthems

O salutaris hostia, Elgar 

Let the Words of My Mouth, Barnby 

Not Unto Us, Walmisley 

I Sat Down Under His Shadow, Bairstow 

Hear the Voice and Prayer, Tallis 

O For A Closer Walk With God, Stanford 

O Thou, the Central Orb, Wood 

Cast Thy Burden Upon the Lord, Mendelssohn 

Behold, the Tabernacle of God, Harris 

Laudate nomen Domini, Tye 

A Tender Shoot, Goldschmidt 

Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord, Wise 

Jesus Christ the Apple Tree, Poston 

Ave Maria, Parsons 

Hodie Christus Natus Est, Sweelinck 

Ding Dong! Merrily on High, arr. Wood 

Fall 2024 Canterbury Children’s Choir Anthems

Love Divine All Loves Excelling, Traditional Hymn 

Blessed are the Undefiled, Willan 

Come Jesus Holy Child to Me, Willan 

Snowy Flakes are Falling, Willan 

Once in Royal David’s City, arr. Willcocks