The music program at St. Luke & St. Simon Cyrene is a visible and audible presence of ministry. The program is under the direction of the parish's Director of Music, Dr. Anne K. Laver. The Director of Music works with the rector to plan music for the 10:00 a.m. Sunday Liturgy and rehearses with the choirs to lead the congregation in song. The Adult Choir rehearses weekly, and sings every Sunday from September until June. E.M. Skinner built the organ at Two Saints in 1925. This instrument is in excellent condition, and continues to lead the parish in its singing to this day. The children's choir often rehearses during sermons, then performs during the Liturgy of the Table. The musical traditions of Two Saints reflect the heritage that has come to us from both the old St. Luke's Church and the former St. Simon Cyrene Church, as well as the mutually formed tradition since the parishes were merged. Drawing from the broad traditions of the various classical and contemporary styles, as well as from traditions unique to the Anglican tradition, the music program of our parish celebrates and utilizes a great deal of diversity—everything from Gregorian chant to Black Gospel and lots of things in between! We feel strongly that the diversity of our musical tradition provides an element of constancy in our weekly worship. Whether prayerful, contemplative, jubilant or meditative, our choirs and congregation are faithful in the expression of showing God’s Love to us through music and song. We are pleased during the choir season to have two students sing with us as the Robert O. Moore Choral Scholars. Currently they are Laura Osgood and Jamal Moore. Robert Moore was a long-term member of the Two Saints Choir--and the St. Simon's Choir before that. If you would like to get involved with the music program--either as a choir member or musician--please contact Director of Music Dr. Anne K. Laver. |

