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Music & ArtsHoly Trinity is striving to build a strong artistic presence in the heart of the city. Music at Holy Trinity, especially singing, is appreciated for its power to move people and express the divine: we see this as a nourishing and liberating gift and believe everyone's voice deserves to be heard. In our worship, our music director, Becca Whitla encourages musical contributions from many members of the congregation. We are blessed with gifted musicians -- professional and amateur -- who regularly offer their musical skills as part of our community's life. The church welcomes artists from all disciplines to use our space. We count textile artists, poets, and dancers amoung our members. In addition, fine examples of carving, stained glass, and painting from 1847 to the present can be seen in the walls, doors, and windows of the church itself. Acoustics and instrumentsHoly Trinity boasts a magnificent acoustical space and two fine concert instruments (piano and organ) which have attracted many professional and community music groups to use our space. To mark our 160th anniversary, the congregation published a hymnbook: "Sing a New Song: 46 Community Hymns" written by members of the congregation. We also published a new psalter by community member Ian Sowton who reworked the psalms into modern idiom. Holy Trinity has recently signed an agreement to acquire a new organ. A Casavant organ built in 1970 for Deer Park United Church. It is a magnificent instrument and we are very excited to have been allowed to purchase it. More information about this organ can be found at the Phelps website. Our current organ still has some life in it. If you are interested in all or part of our existing organ, click here. Seasonal ChoirThe Holy Trinity Seasonal Choir sings mostly music from village singing traditions from around the world. The choir meets on Thursdays from 7pm to 8:30pm before and during Advent and Lent. All are welcome. 
Jazz ServicesHoly Trinity will be welcoming a series of talented jazz musicians to celebrate with us in these music-focussed services on Sat March 8, 5-6pm, Sat April 12, 5-6 pm, Sun May 11 10:30 am (Pentecost Sunday). 
Music MondaysThis weekly, summer noon-hour concert series features a diverse range of musical genres and offers a musical respite to all people regardless of economic stripe.
The Christmas StoryThis dramatisation of the nativity story has been performed every December since 1937.Echo Women's ChoirECHO is a non-auditioned, community women's choir that is open to any woman who can make the commitment to come to rehearsals.Taddle Creek FiddlersFrom October until the end of May this acoustic music session takes place in the upstairs Chapel. It is held the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 7 to 9 pm. Players of all levels are welcome.English Country DancingEnglish Country Dancing every Thursday 7:30pm to 9:30pm in the chapel. Fun social dance with all dances taught and prompted. No partner required.Textile ArtHoly Trinity has a collection of beautiful fabic art used in liturgy as decoration for the altar. Many of the pieces have been made by Fran Sowton, an artist and member of the community.Occasional art exhibitsExhibits displayed in the nave and cafe have included: paintings by participants in the Centre for Creative Opportunity; painting photography, banners by parishioners and local artists; and a "Passionate Holiness" an exhibit of contemporary icons sponsored by the Toronto School of Theology's Bisexual, Lesbian and Gay Student Alliance. |
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