Music at Trinity     "Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises. Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody." - Psalm 98:4-5

 

 

The music program at Trinity Church is one steeped in tradition with an eye to the future. In addition to the liturgical needs of the parish, the music program hosts a successful concert series and has a reputation in the community of presenting high quality musical offerings.

 

Organist/Choirmaster - James Cassarino

A native of Vermont, James P. Cassarino has served as Music Director at Trinity Church since 2004.

He holds degrees in Organ Performance, Sacred Music, Liturgical Studies, and Musicology from Castleton State College, Ball State University, St. John's University and the University of Wales. He has served churches in Vermont, Indiana, Minnesota, and Newport, RI.

In addition to his duties at Trinity Church he is a member of the faculty at Green Mountain College where he holds the rank of Associate Professor and Chair of the Music Program. Under his direction the college choir has performed throughout New England, the west coast, at the Washington National Cathedral and has made multiple tours throughout the British Isles.

He resides in Rutland with his wife Elise and children, Hannah and Peter.

Upcoming Musical Offerings

Recent Musical Offerings

November 26: Ladies Night Out annual Holiday Concert. Music for choir, harp and organ
October 7: Music for Organ and Flute. James Cassarino, organ & Rebecca Purdom, flute
September 30: George Matthew, organ. Program of Russian Organ Music
September 23: John Riddle, organ. Program of American Organ Music
September 16: Betty Clark, piano & David Klock, clarinet. Works by Finzi, Brahms and Schumann
July 30: Visiting German organist Hans Uwe Hielscher in recital.

 

The Choir

The Senior Choir rehearses each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
The Choir has long been an integral part of the worship life at Trinity and maintains an active and rigorous schedule. The 25 member choir boasts a large repertoire, preparing one or two anthems each week. In addition to Sunday morning services the choir occasionally offers music for:
- Advent Lessons & Carols
- Palm Sunday Musical Offering
- Ascension Day Evensong
- Vespers and Compline

The Choir is open to all parishioners who feel a call to music ministry. Auditions are not required, however, it is expected that singers be able to match pitch and attend weekly rehearsals.

 

The Organ (taken from "In the Spirit of Tradition" pamphlet)

Recognized as an invaluable part of Vermont's cultural heritage, our pipe organ is also fundamental to Trinity's and Rutland's history. Built by the famous Skinner Organ Company of Boston in 1923, and fully installed later that year with the special designation"Opus 388", it's ranked among one of the finest of its kind in New England. "Opus 388" has been a central element of our liturgy at Trinity since then. For eighty years, its 30 registers, 37 ranks, and 2,3000 pipes have been calling parishioners to worship and sing praises to our Creator.

 

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