BRINGING MUSIC TO LIFE
MUSIC AT ST. GREGORY’S
Music has played an extremely important role in the development and evolution of Christianity. Throughout the history of the Church, we have used music as a way of expressing who we are to the world and to each other. Music is one of St. Gregory’s greatest strengths and continues to help define us. The St. Gregory’s Music Ministry is the heart and soul of the church, providing the soundtrack for our faith life. Through music, we celebrate God’s love and express the joy we find in Him.
The music at St. Gregory’s, like the church itself, is diverse, traditional, and dynamic. We offer a wide range of musical opportunities for adults, youth, teens, and professional singers, ensuring that people ages nine to ninety-nine are involved. We honor the beautiful traditional music of the Episcopal faith while embracing the dynamic, contemporary sound of modern Christianity.
MEET TIM BRUMFIELD
Director of Music Ministry, Organist, and Choirmaster
Under the direction of Timothy Brumfield, the music ministry at St. Gregory's has flourished, truly embodying the theme of "Great Music at St. Gregory’s.” As Director of Music Ministry, Organist, and Choirmaster, Tim brings a world-class music experience to our worship and a wealth of talent and experience to our community.
Tim enjoys an extraordinary career as a pianist, organist, composer, and arranger, receiving high praise from critics and audiences alike. He currently tours regularly as a soloist and featured musician.
Tim has been a member of the Grammy Award-winning Paul Winter Consort since 1998 and has performed globally, including in Denmark, England, France, Japan, Italy, and Southeast Asia. He has collaborated with renowned artists such as pianist Dave Brubeck, drummer Max Roach, folk singer Judy Collins, the American Spiritual Ensemble, and the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus at Carnegie Hall. He has also performed for His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama with saxophonist Paul Winter and the Monks of the Drepung Loseling Monastery.
As a silent film organist, Tim performs annually at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York for its Halloween Extravaganza, accompanying classic silent films. Originally from Richmond, Kentucky, Tim served as Cathedral Organist at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine from 2002-2009 and as Associate Organist from 1997. He has toured with the Cathedral Choristers in the Northeast, Canada, and England, including performances at Salisbury Cathedral and St. Paul’s Cathedral, London.
Tim is also a gifted composer and arranger. His composition "A Place Called Old Kentucky," co-written with Louis Birro, was featured at the Alltech World Equestrian Games and is included on his CD "Kentucky Serenade." His mass setting, "Mass for the Cathedral of St. John the Divine," debuted at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall in 2015 with The National Chorale.
Tim has received the distinguished award of Honorary Fellow of the National College of Music in London and served on the Board of Directors for the National Chorale in New York.
Weekly Message from Tim Brumfield
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GET INVOLVED
INTERESTED IN MUSIC AT St. G’s?
If you would you would like to learn more about Music at St. Gregory’s, please complete the following interest form. We appreciate your interest in our ministry. If you have further questions, you can contact Tim Brumfield by EMAIL or 561-395-8285.