THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT is delighted to offer music opportunities for everyone-from children to adults, singers, instrumentalists, soloists and choristers, all are welcome in the music life of this vital parish.

Accompanied by one of New Hampshire's largest and finest pipe organs, music at Good Shepherd is also likely to be accompanied by other instruments, ancient and modern.  All traditions are celebrated from the very best of our Anglican heritage, to new music, including music from other cultures.
Opportunities abound for everyone interested in praising God through the gifts of song and music.

Music for Young People

The Children's Choir is a graded program for girls and boys.  All children in grades two and up learn the basics of music, from actual music reading to making a beautiful choral sound.  They fully participate in church services at least one time per month.  Singing mainly in English, this spirited choir sings psalms, hymns and anthems alone, and with the other choirs in residence in the Parish.

The BELLRINGERS® provide important musical outreach to our community and leadership within our parish through concerts and special performances.  Auditioned youth from sixth grade through high school make up this handbell choir.  The ensemble plays music written specifically for the bells, as well as transcriptions of major orchestral works to the delight of hearers in Nashua, and throughout the northeast. This group is under the direction of Jennifer Odierna.

Music for Adults

The Senior Choir is the oldest choir in residence at the Church of the Good Shepherd and is made up of men and women from the Parish and from the community.  People from all varieties of musical backgrounds (including none at all) are welcomed and encouraged to join this non-auditioned group.  A desire to sing with a delightful group of people is all that is required.  The Choir sings regularly at the 9.45 service as well as upon Holy Days, and other occasions throughout the year.

The Men's Choir

The MEN’S CHOIR is the newest musical group at CGS and has achieved instant popularity.  While they rehearse weekly on Saturday from 8:00am to 9:00 am, they sing on Sunday mornings usually only once per month.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

THE GOOD SHEPHERD MUSICIANS are individuals, both youth and adults who play an instrument or offer some other music-related gift either seasonally, or upon a one-time basis.  Many times throughout the year, these people may be called upon to prepare and offer special music at our services.  Please let the Organist and Choirmaster know if you would like to assist or offer your talents.

THE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

September through May
All Rehearsals are in the Choir Room