The Gift of Music
The music program at St. Luke & St. Simon Cyrene is a visible and audible presence of ministry. The program is under the direction of the parish's Director of Music, Aaron Tan. Two Saints' YouTube channel showcases some services and music programming.
The Director of Music works with the priest in charge to plan music for the 10:00 a.m. Sunday Liturgy and rehearses with the choirs to lead the congregation in song and worship. The Adult Choir rehearses weekly and sings every Sunday from September until June.
E.M. Skinner built the magnificent three-manual pipe organ at Two Saints in 1925. This instrument is in excellent condition, and continues to lead the parish in its singing to this day. The specification of our fine instrument can be found here.
The musical traditions of Two Saints reflect the heritage that has come to us from both the old St. Luke's Church and the former Church of St. Simon Cyrene, as well as the mutually formed tradition since the parishes were merged. Drawing from the broad traditions of the Anglican church, the music program of our parish celebrates and utilizes a great deal of diversity: everything from Gregorian chant to Gospel.
We feel strongly that the diversity of our musical tradition provides an element of constancy in our weekly worship. Whether prayerful, contemplative, jubilant or meditative, our choirs and congregation are faithful in the expression of showing God’s Love to us through music and song.
We are pleased during the choir season to have four students sing with us as the Robert O. Moore Choral Scholars. Robert Moore was a long-term member of the Two Saints Choir, and the St. Simon's Choir before that. This program is funded by special contributions from parishioners and others.
Our Music Program is generously supported by the John and Nicky Harmon Fund for Music at Two Saints.
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Karynna Moore-Sobel
Soprano
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Ben Magruder
Tenor, Violist
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Violist Ben Magruder is an active performer, teacher, arranger and producer. Ben plays with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra as well as various local orchestras and chamber groups. Throughout his education, he’s studied with George Taylor, Peter Slowik and Carol Rodland. Ben also has a passion for teaching, having completed an education degree in addition to his performance studies. He regularly conducts, teaches group strings and teaches general music while maintaining a private studio. A born multi-instrumentalist, Ben has never been able to resist a new instrument. He enjoys playing guitar or drums with a rock band as well as singing with a church choir as the tenor section leader. He also loves to cook and helped keep himself afloat through college as a chef at a fine restaurant and private chef. When he gets the chance, Ben likes to play chess and racquetball.
Abigail Hanna
Soprano, Cellist
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Abby Hanna is currently studying cello with Steven Doane at Eastman School of Music. After receiving a full ride scholarship, she moved to Rochester from Milwaukee WI in August 2021 to pursue a degree in music. She started playing the cello at 8 years old and began taking voice lessons shortly after. Before graduating from Franklin High School she was very involved in the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra as principal cellist of Senior Symphony, and she was a leading actress for First Stage Children's Theater and a part of the nationally recognized pre-professional actors training program; Young Company. Abby has competed and placed in several national and regional vocal competitions such as; Hal Leonard, NATS, Schmidt, Chicagoland, and Civic Music. As an Ecuadorian-American she is the first in her family to pursue a career in music, and is very grateful to her family, friends, and God, for all the love and support.
Scott Hobson
Tenor
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Yiran Guan
Alto
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Yiran (Alicia) Guan coming soon.
Henry Smith
Bass
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