It
is often through music that we, as a parish family, lift our
praises to God for all His mighty works in our lives, and give
Him thanks for His inestimatable love. So lyric and melody enfold
many aspects of our parish life, from worship through the very
informal times we share together. 
St. Edward's
has received the gift of this ministry through many talented
individuals including, most especially, our Director of Music
whose reservoir of knowledge regarding hymns and energetic devotion
to each service that she helps plan knows no bounds. Her leadership
inspires those who serve so faithfully in the Senior Choir, and
acts as a beacon to newcomers as well as they consider adding
their voices to this ministry. She is joined by a "small
but mighty" group of parishoners who meet each Sunday from
September through May after Holy Eucharist Rite II to practice
for next Sunday's service. In addition, our adult choir particpates
in several special services such as those given during the Christmas
season and Holy Week.
Our other choir,
the Junior Choir, is comprised of elementary school youth who
are ably directed by a very gifted parishoner who selects music
that is both inspirational as well as fun for them to perform.
This Junior Choir performs at
several services throughout the church year including major feasts
and holidays. In addition to our regular choirs, St. Edward's
has several musical ensembles which meet together throughout
the year for fun and fellowship. They, too, often contribute
to special serviees as well as provide music for many of our
gatherings.
Members
of the ensembles also perform at our contemporary praise service
held the last Sunday of each month at 9:15 A.M. No matter what
musical "talent" parishoners have, there are many,
many ways in which they can contribute to our various activities,
and new members are always welcome in our music ministries. "He
who sings, prays twice." - St. Augustine
