Mission Statement of Music Commission
By appointment of the Bishop, the Church Music Commission serves the laity and clergy of the Diocese of Texas by providing support services regarding the conduct and performance of worship music at both the parish and Diocesan levels. The Commission aids local parish musicians in their continuing education of church members.
The Commission also acts as liaison between the Standing Committee on Church Music for The Episcopal Church and the local parish musician. The Commission, representing all quarters of the Diocese, consists of musicians appointed by the Bishop who meet on a regular basis and manage an active roster of activities. The Commission also consults with individual parishes as needed.
For information or questions, please contact the chair of the Music Commission, Dr. Linda Patterson.
Events: Music Camp for Kids, Choral Festivals, etc.
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CONTACT
Linda Patterson, Chair
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
217 W. 26th Street
Bryan, Texas 778039
979.822.5176
Music Camp Registration
Sunday, June, 9 – Thursday, June 13, 2024
The 2024 Diocesan Music Camp is open to all musicians in rising grades 6-12, with no audition. It will be staffed by professional Episcopal musicians. They will gather in Bryan/College Station for a week of music, including rotations in choral singing, instrumental and strings, handbell rehearsals, and fun activities at St. Andrew’s and in the area. Housing is at Texas A&M University. To register your camper, please complete the Camper Registration & Health History form, Division of Youth Covenant and Tuition Payment option. There is a $75 deposit to secure your spot. However, you may choose to pay the full tuition of $675. Generous scholarships are available from the Plass Arts Foundation. Contact Linda Patterson via email at music@standrewsbcs.org for more information. Deadline to apply is May 15th, 2024.
- Camper Registration & Heath History
- Diocesan Youth Ministry Covenant
- Authorization, Consent for Medial Treatment, and Release of Liability
- Scholarship Application
Additional information will be sent with your deposit confirmation.
Register NowEpiscopal Church of the Transfiguration, Dallas, Seeking to Donate Organ; Relocation Expense Negotiable
The church is generously donating an Aeolian-Skinner Organ, Opus 1525. It was designed and voiced by Robert L. Sipe, a pioneer of mechanical-action organs, and dedicated at Transfiguration in 1972. If your parish is interested, then please contact the rector at Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, the Rev. R. Casey Shobe via email, cshobe@transfiguration.net.
Click here for a more detailed set of specs
St. Thomas the Apostle, Nassau Bay, has Organ to Donate
A 48-rank aolian organ is available for donation to a church within our diocese or to a parish in a nearby diocese. The thoughtful donor is an organ enthusiast who has been very generous to diocesan churches and institutions within the Diocese of Texas. If your parish is interested, then please contact the rector at St. Thomas, the Rev. Mike Stone via email, rector@sttaec.org.
Mailing List of Musicians in the Diocese
The Commission maintains a mailing list and an email list of musicians in the Diocese.
The Leadership Program for Musicians Serving Smaller Congregations (LPM) Provides ongoing continuing education geared toward church musicians who want to sharpen their skills and who may not have had much formal training. Classes meet monthly in El Campo.
Commission Members
Linda Patterson, Chair St. Peter’s, Brenham 979.836.7248 ext. 13
Becky Baxter, All Saints’, Stafford
Dr. Virginia Boaz, St. Paul’s, Leigh
Sharon Coleman, St. James, Austin
Jackson Hearn, Good Shepherd, Kingwood
Ophelia Pujol, St. Martin’s, Houston
Dr. David Stevens, St. David’s, Austin
Calvin Fuller, St. James’, Houston
Dr. J. Steve Godowns, St. Mark’s, Rosenberg
Courtney Daniell-Knapp, Palmer, Houston
Dr. Clyde Holloway
Bruce Power, Christ Church Cathedral, Houston
Marsha Wall, St. Mark’s, Beaumont
Jerome Wells, St. Mark’s, Beaumont
Bonnie Harris-Reynolds, St. Thomas, College Station
The Rev. Dean Lawrence, St. Francis, College Station
Julia Hall, St. Mark’s, Houston
Dr. Phillip Kloeckner, St. Stephen’s, Houston
Dr. Russell Schulz, ETSS, Austin
Wendy Wentland, Epiphany, Houston
