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We embrace many styles of worship here at Trinity, because it's not about how we worship, but who we worship.  We offer a liturgical service that honors the rich Lutheran heritage many of you have loved for many years with the organ as the primary instrument. We also have a traditional service, which closely resembles the liturgical service but is a little more relaxed, and the music is accompanied by a beautiful orchestra.  And last but not least, we offer a laid-back, modern worship service where the band is loud and you can come hungry (we have a complete coffee/pastry bar) wearing your favorite shorts and  flip-flops.

Music at Trinity

Throughout our 130-year history, music has been an important component of Trinity Lutheran in Downtown Houston. We offer a variety of ways that you can gain knowledge and competency in music as you serve the Lord.

For High School, College and Adults
Sanctuary Choir: The Sanctuary Choir (a 40+ member group) is open to high school, college and adult members and meets Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:00pm. Members study and carefully prepare songs for the 8:15 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday services as well as Advent and Lenten services. The Sanctuary Choir is accompanied by a variety of instruments and they are well known for their outstanding performances. In November of 2005, a group from the Sanctuary Choir sang at Carnegie Hall in New York City. For more information about this choir, please email the Director – Jason Mangels.

Houston Lutheran Chorale: This group began in 1985 and includes participants from many different Lutheran Churches throughout Texas. The chorale has sung at Minute Maid Park for the Astros and toured extensively in North America and Europe. Their concerts feature music accompanied by strings and brass. Concerts are typically in December and July and draw large crowds. For more information about the chorale, visit their website.

Voices in Bronze Handbell Choir: Directed by Jason Mangels, the handbell choir plays five octaves of Schulmerich Handbells and handchimes. Beginners and experienced players work together using a variety of techniques to create a fabulous sound. Handbells are an easy instrument to learn and to play. They are featured at Trinity worship services about five times a year. They meet on Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. For more information, please contact Jason Mangels. 

Concert Series:The Arts at Trinity concert series offers a wonderful variety of concerts and artistic offerings to enhance your knowledge of the arts. This series was begun in memory of our beloved organist and choir director, Metford E. Mountford, and continues to spread God’s word through music to our neighborhood and church. In the past, the series has featured the Brass Company, a marionette troup, Wayne Oquin, and Carla Barrows.  For more information, please contact Jason Mangels.

931/Eleventh Hour Worship Band: Trinity's "nineyhirtyone"  and "theeleventhhour" communities are led in worship each Sunday by a modern-rock band and worship leader.  If you are a gifted, talented, and skilled musician or vocalist who has a passion for these communities, contact Pastor Aaron to schedule an audition.

For Children
Trinity Singers: This group is open to children in grades two through eight and helps to develop a deep joy and love for Christian music. The group sings in church regularly. Each December this group is featured at One & Two Houston Center for Christmas music. They also participate in Trinity’s Christmas Pageant. For more information email the Director – Jason Mangels.

School Choirs: Children sing as part of their classroom activities at Trinity Lutheran School. For more information, contact Jason Mangels.

Band:Trinity Lutheran School offers a band program for children in grades three through eight. Students learn to play the recorder as a pre-band skill in third grade. They then advance in grades four through eight to a variety of other instruments. Each year the band plays in a concert during December and in May. For more information, email Dottie Burroughs.

Conservatory of Music: Trinity Lutheran Church offers private lessons in music on our campus in piano, voice guitar, organ and carillon. Members and our neighbors are welcome to participate in this program. There is a fee per lesson. Contact Jason Mangels for more information. Instructors in this program are outstanding and successful musicians who share their talents with aspiring young students.