Music
Sienna Stribling is our new Minister of Music. Welcome Sienna!
Vibrant Music for Worship
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church has a long and vibrant tradition as a venue for concerts and recitals. The congregation is also known for beautiful, spirit filled worship music. The Sanctuary has the best acoustics on the Olympic Peninsula and our Bond organ is famous throughout the Pacific Northwest.
The music program at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is a strong and active group made up of volunteers from the community of Port Angeles. Our program lifts up local musicians under professional leadership to create beautiful music and sing God’s praises both in our beautiful sanctuary or out in God’s creation. Options for musical involvement include among other ensembles Handbell Choir, Farm Church musicians, Chancel Choir and a Congregational Singing Team.
Our Music Programs
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Instrumental or Vocal solos
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Handbells
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Recitals – Professional Organists, Pianists, High School Senior Vocal, Other Instrumentals
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Concerts – Port Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Choirs, Music Studios, Visiting College or Professional Choirs
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Special Ecumenical Events
World-Class Performances
We have a long and vibrant tradition as a venue for concerts and recitals thanks to our sanctuary's excellent acoustics and beautiful Bond organ. Examples include:
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Christopher Houlihan Recital on the Pipe Organ (June 2024)
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Amiel Elfert Recital on the Pipe Organ (February 2023)
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Balint Karosi plays J.S. Bach (December 2023)
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Janette Fishell "From Stable to Star" (December 2024)
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir plays an important role in leading the congregation in singing and most weeks they also provide an anthem appropriate to the theme of the day. If you ask the choir members, they will say they experience great joy doing this.
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Chancel Choir is a vibrant and welcoming group for people, including youth, who love to sing! It meets most Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., and rehearses Sunday mornings at 8:30 in preparation for the 9:30 service.
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​For more information: stribling.htlc@gmail.com
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​We celebrate the gift of music through our Chancel Choir, as well as rehearsals and annual performances by The Northwest Women’s Chorale. ​
Young Voices Choirs
Our "Young Voices" choirs are a vibrant and welcoming groups for children who love to sing!
Joyful Noise Singers (Preschool-K)
3:15-3:45 pm, Wednesdays (Starting September 9)
Join us for music games, learning foundations in music making, and making a joyful noise! Sitting still not required!
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Cantate Choir (1st-8th grade)
3:45-4:45 pm, Wednesdays (Starting September 9)
Learn to develop your voice, sing in a choir and grow in music making.
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All are welcome! No experience necessary and no cost required. ​
What We Teach:
In addition to learning new songs, we focus on developing vocal technique, teamwork, and performance skills. Our choir provides a fun, supportive environment where children can grow musically and socially, while also gaining confidence in their abilities.
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Performances:
The choirs sings regularly during the Sunday morning worship services at 9:30 AM at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. This opportunity is a great way for the children to share their music with the congregation and build a sense of pride in their work.
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For more information or to sign up your child, please contact our splendid director, Sienna Stribling, at
stribling.htlc@gmail.com. We look forward to welcoming your child to our choir family!​
Our Instruments
Featured prominently in our space is the rebuild of a Balcom & Vaughan organ. It’s one of the most substantial organs on the peninsula, with 30 stops and 24 ranks. This bold instrument accompanies our congregation in song every Sunday and is a resource for several organ students on the Olympic Peninsula.
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We also have a 7'4" Steinway Grand Piano that has been lauded as "the best on the Peninsula," and a harpsichord belonging to the Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra, both of which are commonly utilized by the chamber music series on the Peninsula.
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"Your grand is the best piano in the region."
– Ira Langlois RPT