http://www.trinitybirmingham.com/worship/blog/music_at_trinity/ Music Blog en hsmith@trinity-umc.org Copyright 2011 2011-12-18T14:38:41-06:00 http://www.trinitybirmingham.com/worship/blog/music_at_trinity/a_service_of_lessons_carols/ http://www.trinitybirmingham.com/worship/blog/music_at_trinity/a_service_of_lessons_carols/#When:13:38:41Z SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 8:45 & 11:00 AM | Sanctuary A Service of Lessons and Carols is Trinity’s annual service of music and scripture for the season. It is presented by the Trinity Orchestra, Sanctuary Choir, Cross & Flame Youth Choir, William A. Gardner Handbell Choir and other Trinity vocal ensembles. Please join us in worship on this special Sunday. Also, HOLY COMMUNION is offered each sunday in Advent . Served in the Sanctuary at 9:45 AM and 12 Noon following the traditional worship services. Open to all. News 2011-12-18T13:38:41-06:00 http://www.trinitybirmingham.com/worship/blog/music_at_trinity/vote_for_our_choir/ http://www.trinitybirmingham.com/worship/blog/music_at_trinity/vote_for_our_choir/#When:13:21:46Z If You Think Trinity’s Sanctuary Choir Is Wonderful…(and who doesn’t?) Please Vote! Each year, The Birmingham News, in its “City Scene” supplement on Fridays, conducts a poll of “The Best of Birmingham.” Readers can vote online for their favorite restaurant, tourist attraction, ice cream parlor and the like. Why are we telling you this? Because there is a category that Trinity folks are encouraged to vote on and with good reason – “The Best Church Choir.” At Trinity, we are blessed with an exceptional, eclectic music ministry that features the Sanctuary Choir, Orchestra and a host of other accomplished ensembles and individuals – all under the great leadership of Scott Robertson. Show your support for the majestic music our Sanctuary Choir provides us each week by voting for our choir. You can vote by using the paper ballot in the December 2 “City Scene” or you vote online CLICK HERE. Voting started on December 2, and your vote must be in to The News by 5 pm on December 19.  You must vote in at least ten categories for your vote to be counted. The first round of voting is for our nominations in the various categories.  Let’s vote our choir into the finals and on to VICTORY!  The News will announce winners in City Scene on Friday, December 30.  News 2011-12-10T13:21:46-06:00 http://www.trinitybirmingham.com/worship/blog/music_at_trinity/childrens_choirs_christmas_musical/ http://www.trinitybirmingham.com/worship/blog/music_at_trinity/childrens_choirs_christmas_musical/#When:14:21:03Z Bethlehem Night Sunday, December 4 4:30 - 6:00 PM - Sanctuary 4:30 PM • Choirs ages 3’s, 4’s & 5’s (Brief Intermission) 5:00 PM • 1st - 5th Grade Choirs & Children’s Handbell Choir All are invited! News 2011-12-04T14:21:03-06:00 http://www.trinitybirmingham.com/worship/blog/music_at_trinity/youth_choir_fund_raiser_every_piece_counts/ http://www.trinitybirmingham.com/worship/blog/music_at_trinity/youth_choir_fund_raiser_every_piece_counts/#When:19:06:03Z The Cross & Flame Youth Choir needs your support. This Sunday and next, please participate in an envelope drive. Anyone can participate...from children and youth, to senior adults. It’s simple! • Look for tabels in the narthexes/commons areas. • Select an envelope with an amount marked on it ($2, $4, $10, $20, etc.) • Turn in your donation! Sunday, January 30 & Sunday, February 6 Envelope Drive News 2011-01-30T19:06:03-06:00 http://www.trinitybirmingham.com/worship/blog/music_at_trinity/free_show_to_support_youth_choir/ http://www.trinitybirmingham.com/worship/blog/music_at_trinity/free_show_to_support_youth_choir/#When:18:46:23Z What:  “Ken and Dave’s Goodtime Giggle-In” What is it:  The Trinity Players are presenting this as a fund-raiser for the Cross and Flame Youth Choir Summer Tour 2011 But, what is it?:  It’s a 1960s show that will be presented by the Trinity Players and members of the Cross and Flame Youth Choir.  It’s kinda like the old TV show, “Laugh-In”.  There will be lots of quick jokes, lots of bell-bottom jeans, and lots of music from the 1960s. We will have Trinity’s own versions of Bob Dylan, The Mamas and the Papas, and even Sonny and Cher!  It’ll be fun for all ages! When:  January 21st at 7:00 pm Where:  In Wesley Hall THE SHOW IS FREE (donations will be accepted at the performance and all proceeds go to the Youth Choir Tour), but you can make reservations by calling the church office at 205-879-1737. Youth Choir members can also give you a “reservation certificate” to make sure you’ll have a seat at this ONE NIGHT ONLY event. News 2011-01-21T18:46:23-06:00 http://www.trinitybirmingham.com/worship/blog/music_at_trinity/service_in_lessons_carols/ http://www.trinitybirmingham.com/worship/blog/music_at_trinity/service_in_lessons_carols/#When:14:49:36Z SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19 8:45 & 11:00 AM Worship Services SANCTUARY A Service of Lessons and Carols is Trinity’s annual service of music and scripture for the season, presented by the Trinity Orchestra, Sanctuary Choir, Cross & Flame Youth Choir, Trinity Singers, William A. Gardner Handbell Choir and other vocal ensembles. News 2010-12-19T14:49:36-06:00 http://www.trinitybirmingham.com/worship/blog/music_at_trinity/selfish_giant_musical_for_children/ http://www.trinitybirmingham.com/worship/blog/music_at_trinity/selfish_giant_musical_for_children/#When:13:07:50Z “Selfish Giant” Musical for Children November 14 - 10 AM On Sunday morning November 14, the Trinity Orchestra will combine with the Shades Crest Baptist Church Orchestra in a world premiere of Dan Goeller’s musical adaptation of the well known childrens book, “The Selfish Giant.” The concert is designed especially for children, and will begin promptly at 10:00 AM in the Sanctuary. The musical adaptation of “The Selfish Giant” will be narrated by Kyle Bass and illustrations by Chris Beatrice will be projected on the wall. Families are encouraged to attend together, however, Trinity’s Childrens Sunday School classes will be attending the concert. Don’t let your child miss this opportunity to see and hear this world premiere which is sure to become as popular and timeless as the Oscar Wilde story itself. News 2010-11-14T13:07:50-06:00 http://www.trinitybirmingham.com/worship/blog/music_at_trinity/choir_tour_begins_may_29/ http://www.trinitybirmingham.com/worship/blog/music_at_trinity/choir_tour_begins_may_29/#When:16:24:36Z 2010 CROSS & FLAME YOUTH CHOIR TOUR May 29 - June 6 Atlanta • Savannah • Orlando The Cross & Flame Youth Choir will depart for their annual summer choir tour on May 29. This year they will travel with First Methodist Church of Prattville’s Genesis Singers. They will travel to Georgia and Florida, making stops along the way to sing at various churches. The choirs will also participate in hands-on mission projects. Homecoming Concert! On Sunday, June 6, the tour will conclude with a Homecoming Concert at Trinity UMC. This will take place at 4:30 PM in the Sanctuary. All are invited to attend and to welcome Trinity’s youth choir back to Birmingham! News 2010-06-06T16:24:36-06:00 http://www.trinitybirmingham.com/worship/blog/music_at_trinity/mothers_day_concert/ http://www.trinitybirmingham.com/worship/blog/music_at_trinity/mothers_day_concert/#When:17:24:06Z Join Us for a Mother’s Day Concert Featuring The Waldorf Wind Symphony of Waldorf College, Iowa Sunday, May 9 at 4 PM, Sanctuary The program will be tailored to suit a Mother’s Day celebration. It will feature a wide range of works, including pieces rooted in the traditions of folk-song, dance and jazz.  “Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ is one of the ensemble’s audience favorites,” said Scott Robertson, Trinity’s Director of Music. “They’ll also play other pieces that should be familiar to many in the audience, including ‘Amazing Grace.’ This will be an enjoyable concert that will appeal to mothers on Mother’s Day.” The touring group’s 40 musicians will be under the direction of Dr. Brent Dodson, who earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Trumpet Performance at The Julliard School in New York City. There is no admission charge. Come, and bring your Mother for the afternoon concert. News 2010-05-09T17:24:06-06:00 http://www.trinitybirmingham.com/worship/blog/music_at_trinity/service_of_lessons_carols/ http://www.trinitybirmingham.com/worship/blog/music_at_trinity/service_of_lessons_carols/#When:13:23:15Z You are invited to join us for our annual SERVICE OF LESSONS & CAROLS Sunday, December 20 8:45 & 11:00 AM Traditional Worship Services Trinity’s annual service of music and scripture for the season. News 2009-12-20T13:23:15-06:00