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 bass Choral Scholar, Jack Fitzpatrick. He brings his vast vocal skills and knowledge, plus his experience as a Music Education teacher in the Denton ISD, 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.
Winter & Spring 2026 St. Laurence Chorale Anthems
Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened, Blow
O Almighty God, Barcrofte
Almighty and Everlasting God, Gibbons
Expectans expectavi, Wood
Psalm 100, Weaver
Hide Not Thou Thy Face, Farrant
God So Loved the World, Stainer
Like As the Hart Desireth the Waterbrooks, Howells
The King of Love, Bairstow
O Bone Jesu, Pierluigi da Palestrina
If We Believe That Jesus Died, Goss
Lead Me, Lord, Wesley
Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life, Friedell
Strengthen for Service, Willan
O God, the King of Glory, Purcell
Holy Week, 2026, St. Laurence Chorale
Palm Sunday
Hosanna to the Son of David, Gesius
Were You There, Haan
Crux fidelis, John IV
Maundy Thursday
Ubi caritas, Duruflé
If Ye Love Me, Tallis
Verily, Verily I Say Unto You, Tallis
Ave verum, Byrd
Sive vigilem, Mundy
Psalm 22
Good Friday
Drop, Drop Slow Tears, Gibbons
Reproaches, Victoria
Adoramus te, Dubois
Easter
Cantemus Domino
Vidi Aquam
If Ye Then Be risen with Christ, Stanford
Spring 2026 Canterbury Children’s Choir Anthems
Truly My Soul Waiteth Upon God, Healey Willan
Hosanna filio David, Gregorian chant
Glory to the Father Give, Healey Willan