Music

Music Ministry at CHOGS

Rejoice, Give Thanks, and Sing!

At all our liturgies here at Good Shepherd, we come before God’s presence with song. Music helps open us to that presence; it involves our whole selves in worship.

Our music is a rich and diverse expression of our common faith as Christians, and our Anglican heritage in choral music is especially beautiful.

Music selections are based on the lectionary and the liturgical season. They are chosen from the Hymnal 1982 and from Wonder, Love, and Praise. As a congregation, we continually strive to broaden our repertoire, both in service music and hymns.

Our Music Director & Organist

Marsha Reilly has been the music director at Good Shepherd since 1979. She has degrees in Church Music from Milliken University and in Organ Performance from Northwestern University.

She is an active member of the Southeast Ohio chapter of the American Guild of Organists and the Organ Historical Society.

Marsha can be contacted using the following information.

Email: mareilly57@gmail.com

Phone: 740-592-2596 or 740-818-6475

Choir

The Good Shepherd Choir is the backbone of our music program. The choir provides musical leadership at the principal 10:30 a.m. service. Their role is to support congregational singing and to present musical offerings that enhance the lessons for the day and season.

Participation in the choir is open to anyone of high school age and up. No auditions are required. The music director may meet with individuals, however, to assess the best voice part for them.

Rehearsals are from 6:30-7:45 pm on Wednesdays with a pre-service warm-up at 10:00 am on Sundays.

Meet Our Choral Scholars!

For over 25 years, Good Shepherd has supported a Choral Scholar program. Four voice students from the Ohio University School of Music are hired to provide leadership as section leaders, cantors, soloists and other duties as the director needs.

Sophia Longo

Sophia Longo is a Soprano native to Columbus, OH cultivating her reputation as a dynamic, genuine, and passionate vocal artist. She is a graduate of Ohio State University and is pursuing her Master of Music in Vocal Performance at Ohio University.

Building experience on the opera stage, Sophia is currently performing with Opera Columbus and Ohio University in their “Opera Goes to School” Education Tour as Jackie (Jackie and the Giant Bully). She has also taken on roles such as Lucia (Lucia di Lammermoor), Donna Elvira (Don Giovanni), Clorinda (La Cenerentola), Cendrillon (Cendrillon), and Little Red (Into the Woods).

Katie Williams

Katelyn Williams, originally from Cheyenne, WY, is a mezzo-soprano. She earned her Bachelor of Music Performance and Bachelor of Music Education degrees at the University of Wyoming. Currently, she is furthering her musical education at Ohio University, pursuing a Master of Music in Performance and Pedagogy.

Katelyn recently performed with the Harrower Summer Opera Workshop, performing the roles of Meg March in “Little Women” and Mrs. Ott in “Susannah.”

In her performances with the OU Opera Theater, Katelyn showcased her talent in various roles, including Armelinde in "Cendrillion," Romeo in "I Capuletti e i Montecchi," and Ruggerio in "Alcina."

She also took on the role of alto soloist in Messiah and covered the role of Dinah in "Trouble in Tahiti.”

Benson Graham

Benson Graham is a 5th year undergraduate vocal performance major at Ohio University. He is from Columbus, OH and started attending Ohio University in 2020.

Benson started singing with the Church of the Good Shepherd this August and has found a great appreciation for the music and services being offered by the church.

Garrett Biddinger

This bio is under construction right now; please check back soon!

June Black Music Fund

This fund was established in 1979 in honor of June Black, wife of the Rt. Rev. William G. Black, Bishop of the Diocese of Southern Ohio. Mrs. Black was a member of the parish choir when her husband was rector here at Good Shepherd. The fund supports guest musicians such as special music at Easter and other occasions. Contributions to this fund – particularly in memory or in honor of someone – are welcome at any time.

Special Events

We offer special events throughout the year, including:

Advent Lessons
Carols
Evensongs
Recitals by student groups and others

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