Music is a big part of our worship here and the St. Laurence Chorale graces us every Sunday. 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're excited to bring a new curriculum to the choir this year. Called Voice for Life by the Royal School of Church Music, the kids will learn basic music theory and knowledge of the Anglican music tradition. Joining organist John Heimel in teaching the kids this year is our soprano Choral Scholar, Amy Duesing, and adult choir members, Naomi and Corine Dykstra. They bring their 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 2023 St. Laurence Chorale Anthems

Teach Me, O Lord, Attwood

Lord, For Thy Tender Mercy’s Sake, Farrant/Hilton

Dear Lord and Father, Parry

Give Us the Wings of Faith, Bullock

The King of Love, Stanford

Judge Eternal, Hancock

Love Divine, Howells

O quam gloriosum et regnum, Victoria

Haste Thee, O God, Batten

O sacrum convivium, Gabrieli

Lift Up Your Heads, Amner

Canticles for Evensong, Mendelssohn

Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, Bach

Shepherd’s Pipe Carol, Rutter

God is Gone Up, Finzi

Canterbury Children’s Choir Anthems

Now Are Ye Light In the Lord, Wilan

Antiphonal Hosanna, Smith