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Music is an integral fundamental part of the worship and life of St. Martin’s. A typical Sunday Eucharist will include two anthems, and a psalm sung by the choir, as well a congregational mass setting (sometimes choral settings are used) and hymns. Congregational singing is an important part of our worship; music adds heightened meaning to texts and scripture and is a wonderful medium for expressing the inexpressible in times of joy and gladness, or in time of difficulty and sadness.

Whether singing as a member of our choir, a chorister in our children’s program, or as a congregation member, music offers us the chance to enhance our worship, as well as extending our outreach into the local community and beyond.

With a strong tradition of choral music, our current music ensembles include a Chorister program for children aged 7 and up, as well as an Adult Volunteer Choir, and a quartet of paid professional section leaders.

We strive to create a music program that is forward-thinking, outward-looking, and devoted to its congregation and work. Our outreach, support of the arts, and community involvement are essential to the mission aims of the church and its music department.

Membership to our Adult Choir and/or Chorister program is open! Please contact our new Director of Music, Mr. Tyrone Whiting for more information.

Tyrone Whiting

Director of Music

(215) 247-7466 ext. 105

Tyrone (he/him) writes, “I am beyond excited to have been appointed as the next Director of Music at St. Martin-in-the-Fields and I cannot wait to begin working with you all. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work in such a faithful, progressive, and musical church with such a wonderful tradition. My husband, Sean and I look forward very much to meeting you all.”

A prize-winning organist and conductor, Mr. Tyrone Whiting is a graduate of Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and the Royal College of Music, both in London, UK.

In September 2017, Tyrone was appointed Director of Music at Grace Church in Newark, New Jersey, USA and began work there in February 2018. At Grace Church, Tyrone extended the Chorister Choir School program, developed and expanded the adult choir, and founded a brand-new adult chamber choir, Brick City Chorus, raising the profile of music at Grace Church and the Arts in Newark, NJ.

He has been fortunate to perform at some of the top churches and venues including Westminster Abbey, the Royal Albert Hall, St. Sulpice and Le Mans cathedral in France, as well as featuring in Trinity Wall Street’s Pipes at One series last summer.

Prior to Tyrone’s arrival in the USA, he was Director of Music at St. Mary’s Parish Church, Battersea from 2012 to early 2018. At St. Mary’s, Tyrone established a biennial recital series as well as a new fully funded choral scholarship program, and conducted several large-scale concerts including Mozart and Fauré’s requiems, J. S. Bach’s St. John Passion, and Stainer’s Crucifixion. Collaborative work included conducting a recent commission by prominent British composer Simon Bainbridge written for the Choir of St. Mary’s, as well as working as accompanist for the Philharmonia Chorus under conductors Stefan Bevier and Yaron Traub.

Passionate about teaching, Tyrone was awarded the Licentiateship diploma of Trinity College, London (LTCL) in Instrumental/Vocal Teaching with a high distinction and worked in and around London as a teacher of organ, piano, and theory. He was formerly Head of Music at Elmhurst Independent School for Boys for 3 years and worked as an animateur in London schools and the London Mozart Players.

As a pianist, Tyrone has studied with Philip Fowke, Andrew Zolinsky, and Alvin Moisey. He performs often as a soloist, accompanist, and répétiteur, holding the Licentiateship diploma of the Royal School of Music (LRSM) in Piano Performance.

More information about Tyrone can be found at www.tyronewhiting.com.

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Adult Choir

The Choir of St. Martin-in-the-Fields is a volunteer ensemble of more than 35 members, supported by a professional quartet of section leaders, who support our worship at the 10:30AM Sunday Eucharist and monthly Choral Evensongs. Rehearsals take place on Thursdays from 7:00PM to 9:00PM.

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The Choristers

The Chorister program of St. Martin-in-the-Fields offers children from the second grade upwards a thorough and enjoyable musical education in a safe and effective learning environment. In line with the Royal School of Church Music’s Voice for Life program, Choristers learn not only about music and singing but also about music theory, history, languages, maths, science and much more.

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Tower Bells

Church bells are a unique form of outreach, announcing a joyous, buoyant, free but ordered life in the church, beckoning gracefully but not stridently to all, and falling with particular effec…

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Special Music Events

Music at St. Martin's is not exclusively about worship. The beauty and grace of God is celebrated in a variety of musical styles and genres. We occasionally offer secular concerts, sing-alongs, and fun musical events for children.

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The Organ at St. Martin’s

The first organ at St. Martin’s was built in 1888 by the Roosevelt Organ Co of New York. This two-manual and pedal instrument underwent numerous rebuildings by Hope-Jones, E.M. Skinner and…

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Other Worship Music

Our Family Worship service is supported by music leader, Martha Crowell. This 9:15AM Sunday Eucharist service offers inclusive worship for our preschool children and their families.

St. Martin’s is very fortunate to have very talented musicians amongst our members and friends...

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Music Notes

Welcome to Music Notes, a weekly blog discussing the music in support of our weekly worship services! Each week, we will explore the history, context, and relationship to liturgy which our service music has.

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Music Events

Music In Your Neighborhood: An Evening in E-Flat

Music In Your Neighborhood: An Evening in E-Flat

25May
Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 5:00 PM
Celebrate the Spring with food, drinks, and the wonderful music of two iconic piano quintets by two prominent German masters: Beethoven and Mozart. Get free tickets here Support Articinia Donate to the Music Fund at St. Martin's ...
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Music In Your Neighborhood: Built for This!

Music In Your Neighborhood: Built for This!

01Jun
Wednesday, Jun 01, 2022, 5:00 PM
We are built to make, share, and love music! Join the Fairmount String Quartet for an evening of music including Vivaldi, Mendelssohn, Edith Piaf, Ellington, & more! Get free tickets here Support Articinia Donate to the Music Fund a...
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Pride Evensong

Pride Evensong

05Jun
Sunday, Jun 05, 2022, 5:00 PM
Join us to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month in a service of words and music sung by the Choir of St. Martin’s! A short reception will follow the service on our terrace. A free-will offering will be taken and divided between the Music Fund of St...
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Music In Your Neighborhood: Josh Lee & The Extended Family

Music In Your Neighborhood: Josh Lee & The Extended Family

08Jun
Wednesday, Jun 08, 2022, 6:00 PM
A great evening of swing with tributes to the Count Basie Orchestra, the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra, Frankie Fairfax and more. Get up and swing! A fun close to our 2022 series! Get free tickets here Support Articinia Donate to the M...
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Special Announcements From Our Director of Music

Special Announcements From Our Director of Music

Welcome to a Special Edition of Music Notes highlighting all the truly exciting ventures our music ministry will take us on in the coming days, weeks, and months ahead! I do hope you all had a fulfilling Holy Week & Easter and a joyous Easte...
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Music Notes: Palm Sunday - Year C

Music Notes: Palm Sunday - Year C

As Jesus continues his journey and enters the City of Jerusalem, so do we continue our journey together into Holy Week this Palm Sunday. A special addition to this Palm Sunday will be a performance by Philadelphia-based Positive Movement Dru...
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Music Notes - The Fifth Sunday in Lent, Year C

Music Notes - The Fifth Sunday in Lent, Year C

Our final Sunday in Lent (next being Palm Sunday) sees 16 th -century England meet 21 st -century Britain by way of a short stop in 19 th -century England. Further representing our Music Ministry’s support and inclusion of underrepresented c...
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Support Easter Brass Musicians!

Support Easter Brass Musicians!

Posted March 31, 2022 For many, Holy Week & Easter are not the same without the music tradition so deeply rooted in the Episcopal and Anglican church. We welcome donations to our Music Fund with "Easter Brass" in the memo to fund the Brass mus...
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Music Notes - The Fourth Sunday in Lent, Year C

Music Notes - The Fourth Sunday in Lent, Year C

The penultimate Sunday in Lent sees our choral music reflect on the importance of the bread of heaven in our communion motet by César Franck, and connection with Christ through the blessed sacrament of the Eucharist in our Offertory Anthem by It...
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Thursday, 5/26 at 7:30 AM
Morning Prayer via Zoom (SM)
Thursday, 5/26 at 8:15 AM
MP Coffee Gathering (Baker St)
Thursday, 5/26 at 6:30 PM
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Thursday, 5/26 at 6:30 PM
A.C.A. Meeting (Open)
Thursday, 5/26 at 7:00 PM
Choir Rehearsal
Friday, 5/27 at 7:30 AM
Morning Prayer via Zoom (SM)
Friday, 5/27 at 9:00 AM
Blessed Baking
Friday, 5/27 at 9:00 AM
Diaper Drive for Church of the Crucifixion

Morning Prayer via Zoom (SM)

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Sermons

  • May 15 | The Rev. Jarrett Kerbel
    Alpha and Omega
  • May 8 | The Rev. Carol Duncan
    The Good Shepherd
  • May 1 | The Rev. Jarrett Kerbel
    God Keeps the Offer Alive
  • Apr 24 | Anne Alexis Harra
    Community
  • Apr 10 | Anne Alexis Harra
    Rollercoasters

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