Music
Enriching our worship through music
For more information on our Music Programme please also follow our HTC music accounts on social media (click on the respective logos).
For links to our main (non music-specific) social media accounts please see the links at the bottom of the page
A rich tradition
Holy Trinity Church Geneva (HTC) has a rich musical and choral tradition. Under the leadership of our Music Director Mark Charles, we are blessed to include music throughout our many services, through our choir, our children's choir, our organists and other musicians. Highlights include all the major church festivals, but also the chance to sing Choral Eucharist and Choral Evensong on a regular basis. The church welcomes organ students and offers an organ scholarship to help foster continued interest in maintaining the importance of music to the Anglican liturgy. A limited number of choral scholarships is also available
Music is also an important part of our community outreach through our rapidly growing community choir, indeed building and forming a community.
Holy Trinity hosts a diverse range of concerts, attracted by our central location, excellent acoustic and Steinway grand piano. Our newly renovated church, including a grand piano, are also available for rental; please see more information here.
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For more information on our music ministry at HTC please contact Mark Charles, watch for upcoming activities on our events page and "Highlights" on the Home page. Follow HTC Music on Facebook and Instagram.
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HTC Choir
Holy Trinity Church Geneva maintains an active and diverse choir capable of sustaining the full repertoire of the Anglican liturgy from early Renaissance to present-day. The choir meets every Thursday at 20h for rehearsal, and sings at most 10h30 and 18h00 services on Sundays. The choir also travels for annual outings and meets regularly socially.
Trinity Choristers
Under the leadership of Claire Charles, we are fortunate to be able to offer a children's choir program for children from 6 years old and upwards. Our vibrant Trinity Choristers practice on Sundays after the 10h30 service, and perform throughout the year including at our monthly All-Ages Services and special services.
Community Choir
Our Community Choir is a popular and rapidly growing activity, aimed at members of the church and broader community, singing a range of contemporary music. The choir is intended to be a fun community activity, so please feel free to join in, and encourage others to join. No particular signing ability is needed – just enthusiasm to join in with the rest of the group! Rehearsals are at 18.30 on Thursday evenings in our church hall – open to all and everyone very welcome.
Concerts and recitals
Rentals
Our newly refurbished church is an excellent and increasingly popular venue for concerts, both choral and instrumental, including piano and and organ recitals, some given by our own choirs and organists, and others by visiting or guest musicians. Please refer to our Events calendar and to Highlights on our Home page for information on up-coming events. Follow HTC Music on Facebook and Instagram. Details for renting our space can be found here
The Organ
A much treasured musical resource is the two-manual organ by Kuhn of Männedorf. Built in 1985, it represents the highest craftsmanship of the Swiss school of organ-building. Though small, it adapts very well to many different musical styles. In 2016 the organ underwent extensive restoration, including the addition of electronic playing aids. To encourage organ students and give them much needed experience accompanying liturgy, we are offering free organ tuition to young organists. Please ask for the Organ Scholarship leaflet via Mark Charles.