Music at St. Andrew’s
The Music Ministry at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church is a dynamic and important multigenerational component of the life of our parish. The adult choir, the handbell choir, and the childrens’ choirs provide music at services and special events throughout the year.
Grounded in the unique Anglican heritage of the Episcopal Church, the central mission of our music at St. Andrew’s is to support the liturgy and enhance meaningful worship. The music repertoire consists of traditional hymns, canticles, psalms, and anthems. From chant and Renaissance polyphony, to Herbert Howells and other modern compositions, the music program at St. Andrew’s always strives for excellence in music selection and presentation.
The music at St. Andrew’s reflects the traditional scope of our liturgies while maintaining a close connection to our spiritual history and growth. From our regular Sunday morning service to occasional Evensongs, concerts, and special services, it is our hope that the music at St. Andrews will find special meaning to all who worship with us.
Louise Lykes Ferguson Memorial Choir
The Adult Choir, made up of dedicated volunteer singers and professional section leaders, provides choral music for the 10:30 service and special services throughout the year. The choir at St. Andrew’s is rooted in a strong work ethic and an unwavering adherence to excellence, but always in a friendly and supportive environment.
Membership is by audition to those with previous choral experience. Strong sight-reading skills, an ability to precisely match pitch, and a willingness to sing with a clear and mailable vocal tone are desirable. Regular attendance is required. New volunteer singers are always welcome!
Rehearsals: Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. (in summer, one Wednesday of each month)
For inquiries and additional information, contact the Director of Music.
The Saint Andrew’s Ringers
(Grade 6 to adult)
Handbell choir for interested ringers with a basic knowledge of music reading and the ability to count.
Perform 6 – 8 times per year during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.
Rehearsals: Tuesdays 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (September – May)
The Saint Andrew’s Children’s Choir
(Grades 2 – 8)
Sing on the third Sunday of most months (October – May), Easter, and Christmas Eve.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:45.
The Saint Andrew’s Cherub Choir
(4-7 yrs old)
Sing on the third Sunday of most months (October – May), Easter, and Christmas Eve.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:45.
Opus 105
The organ at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Tampa, Florida, was designed and built by C. B. Fisk, Inc., of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Opus 105 of the Fisk firm, the two-manual instrument has 28 stops totalling 1,581 pipes, housed in a case of quarter-sawn white oak. The organ is tuned in a slightly unequal temperament first developed by Charles Fisk for his largest instrument, Opus 78, at House of Hope Presbyterian Church, St. Paul, Minnesota. This temperament gives flavor to the common keys for the performance of earlier music, but still allows music to be played in all keys.
SWELL, 58 notes: Gambe 8′ | Céleste 8′ | Rohrflöte 8′ | Principal 4′ | Nazard 2 2/3′ | Octavin 2′ | Tierce 1 3/5′ | Mixture III-IV | Dulcian 16′ | Trompette 8′ | Hautbois 8′
GREAT, 58 notes: Prestant 16′ | Octave 8′ | Spillpfeife 8′ | Harmonic Flute 8′ | Octave 4′ | Open Flute 4′ | Superoctave 2′ | Nineteenth’ | Mixture IV-VI | Trommeten 8′
PEDAL, 30 notes: Prestant 16′ | Bourdon 16′ | Octave 8′ | Spillpfeife 8′ | Octave 4′ | Posaune 16′ | Trommeten 8′
Choir Christmas CD Still Available
“Christmas at Saint Andrew’s” is still on sale in the parish office. The CD features music of the season both old and new, with several rarely heard compositions by Billings, Holst, Schnabel, Sargent, and others. Also incuded are old favorites such as “Ding, dong! merrily on high,” “Zither Carol,” and “O come, all ye faithful.” Guest organist Simon Morley from Saint John’s, Tampa, provides flawless accompaniment as well as three organ solos. The cost is $20. Contact the church office if you would like to purchase one or more CDs (please add $3.00 for the first disc and $1.00 for each additional disc to be sent by mail).
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church was established in Tampa in 1871. Its first service was held in the hospital building at Fort Brooke. A wooden church was erected in 1883 on the city block bounded by Marion, Twiggs, Morgan, and Madison.
This history of the Windows of Saint Andrew’s is based upon research by the late Laban G. Lively. Additional information has been added by Nancy Turner. It is reconstructed for presentation on the WWW by Joe Daurril. Photos taken by Chris Cobb.
The organ at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Tampa, Florida, was designed and built by C. B. Fisk, Inc., of Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Ministry at St. Andrew’s is an integral part of our parish life and our community.
St. Andrew's seeks to ensure that we are meeting the spiritual and religious education needs of all our members.
