2025-26 Music Season

Bach at One

Bach’s intense and passionate motets are a staple of the technical and expressive virtuosity of the Trinity Choir.  These pinnacles of the choral repertoire are complemented by 20th century masterworks - Herbert Howells’ deeply moving homage to JFK, written in the wake of the assassination and Benjamin Britten’s evocative and fantastical ode to the power of music, written during his stay in New York during the Second World War.

Herbert Howells Take Him, Earth for Cherishing
Benjamin Britten Hymn to Saint Cecilia, op. 27
Johann Sebastian Bach Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230 
Johann Sebastian Bach Fürchte dich nicht, BWV 228

Trinity Choir; led by Avi Stein, organ 

Jazz at One: Ted Chubb Quintet

Gratified Never Satisfied, Chubb’s latest release, is another showcase for his prowess as a trumpeter and bandleader. But its title also speaks to an obsession with fine-tuning his craft and educating a new generation of musicians. When he is not doing the latter at Princeton and across New York City, Chubb, often with his quintet — Bruce Williams, Oscar Perez, Tom DiCarlo, and Jerome Jennings — can be found everywhere from local clubs to festivals around the world, in addition to his own venue "The Statuary" in Jersey City where he produces a monthly concert series. He’s played with the likes of Christian McBride, Wallace Roney, and Don Braden. 

Bach at One

We close the Bach at One season with Handel’s Ode to St. Cecilia’s Day, a colorful and dramatic homage to the power of music. Written for an annual celebration of the muse and patron saint of music Saint Cecilia, this radiant work leads us through the full spectrum of human emotion, from quiet contemplation to boundless joy and the cosmic alchemy of music.

George Frideric Handel Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76

Trinity Choir; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; led by Avi Stein

Trinity Youth Chorus: We Can Build a Beautiful City (Selections from Godspell)

In honor of the 50th anniversary of its Broadway debut, the Trinity Youth Chorus will present selections from Stephen Schwartz’ Godspell. Based on the Gospel of Matthew, this semi-staged concert brings the story of Jesus to life through a buoyant and evocative pop-rock score. With beloved songs like “Day by Day,” “Beautiful City,” and “All Good Gifts” the Youth Chorus and NOVUS will present this timeless musical parable to close out the Youth Chorus’ 21st season.

Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak Godspell

Trinity Youth Chorus; NOVUS; Peyton Marion, conductor

Trinity Youth Chorus: We Can Build a Beautiful City (Selections from Godspell)

In honor of the 50th anniversary of its Broadway debut, the Trinity Youth Chorus will present selections from Stephen Schwartz’ Godspell. Based on the Gospel of Matthew, this semi-staged concert brings the story of Jesus to life through a buoyant and evocative pop-rock score. With beloved songs like “Day by Day,” “Beautiful City,” and “All Good Gifts” the Youth Chorus and NOVUS will present this timeless musical parable to close out the Youth Chorus’ 21st season.

Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak Godspell

Trinity Youth Chorus; NOVUS; Peyton Marion, conductor

Great Awakenings

Great Awakenings: John Henry Hobart and America is a powerful new oratorio by acclaimed composer David Hurd with a libretto by Christopher Dylan Herbert. Exploring the visionary leadership of former Trinity Rector Bishop John Henry Hobart (1775–1830), the work brings to life a pivotal era in American religious and civic history. Through vibrant choral writing and expressive solo voices, Great Awakenings illuminates Hobart’s mission to expand the Episcopal Church, his embrace of education and inclusion, and his steadfast belief in pluralism and democracy as cornerstones of the American spirit. A stirring meditation on faith, conviction, and national identity.

David Hurd Great Awakenings (World Premiere)
Text by Christopher Dylan Herbert based on the writings of John Henry Hobart
Aaron Copland Appalachian Spring Suite for 13 instruments
Trinity Choir; NOVUS; Melissa Attebury, conductor