Music Ministry
@ St. Gabriel's
The St. Gabriel’s Parish Choir is under the direction of Organist and Choirmaster Gregory Thompson.
Gregory was born on the tiny 37 square mile Caribbean island of St. Maarten, and began receiving formal piano lessons at the age of 8. Although he developed an appreciation for various genres of music, Gregory’s earliest performances were at his church where he played both the piano and organ for various services. In 2003, Gregory moved to the United States to further his studies, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Music Technology at Lagrange College in 2007. During his time at Lagrange he also completed an internship with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra as a productions assistant. After completing his undergraduate work he went on to complete a Masters in Music at Florida Atlantic University, with a focus on Jazz piano performance.
Gregory has a passion for Church Music but is an educator at heart which is a real blessing to those wishing to sing with the choir but not being trained performers.
Gregory and the St. Gabriel’s Choir provide music for each 10:30am Rite II service, as well as for festival services, and other special occasions. The Choir is made up of talented singers, some of whom are gifted instrumentalists as well. The Choir rehearses Wednesday evenings and also Sunday mornings just prior to the 10:30am service. We always have extra folders handy and welcome new members or visiting singers.
For additional information or to join the choir, please email Gregory at gthompson824@gmail.com.
The St. Gabriel’s Parish Choir is under the direction of Gregory Thompson. Gregory was born on the tiny 37 square mile Caribbean island of St. Maarten, and began receiving formal piano lessons at the age of 8. Although he developed an appreciation for various genres of music, Gregory’s earliest performances were at his church where he played both the piano and organ for various services. In 2003, Gregory moved to the United States to further his studies, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Music Technology at Lagrange College in 2007. During his time at Lagrange he also completed an internship with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra as a productions assistant. After completing his undergraduate work he went on to complete a Masters in Music at Florida Atlantic University, with a focus on Jazz piano performance.
Gregory has a passion for Church Music but is an educator at heart which is a real blessing to those wishing to sing with the choir but not being trained performers.
Gregory and the St. Gabriel’s Choir provide music for each 10:30am Rite II service, as well as for festival services, and other special occasions. The Choir is made up of talented singers, some of whom are gifted instrumentalists as well. The Choir rehearses Wednesday evenings and also Sunday mornings just prior to the 10:30am service. We always have extra folders handy and welcome new members or visiting singers.
For additional information or to join the choir, please email Gregory at gthompson824@gmail.com.