Mission Statement of Music Commission
By appointment of the Bishop, the Church Music Commission serves the laity and clergy of the Diocese of Texas by providing support services regarding the conduct and performance of worship music at both the parish and Diocesan levels. The Commission aids local parish musicians in their continuing education of church members.
For information or questions, please contact the chair of the Music Commission, Dr. Linda Patterson.
Events:
Diocesan Music Camp
(Held yearly in June)
Diocesan Choral Festival
Trinity Midtown for the 64th Annual Diocesan Choral Festival (Held yearly in the Fall.) Watch for information on this year’s Event here and in the Diolog.
All singers are welcome to join and there is no fee to register.
CONTACT
Linda Patterson, Chair
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
217 W. 26th Street
Bryan, Texas 778039
979.822.5176 ext. 105
Music Camp Registration
Sunday, June, 8 – Thursday, June 13, 2025
The 2025 Diocesan Music Camp for students in rising grades 6-12! A week-long camp with vocal & instrumental training.
Tuition includes room and board, with scholarships available. Rotations in vocal music, instrumental including strings, keyboard, and handbells. Located in Bryan/College Station at St. Andrew’s, Bryan and Texas A&M University. Registration through our webpage, listed above. Tuition $ 675 per camper, with scholarships available through the Gilbert & Thyra Plass Arts Foundation. No audition is needed—all with interest in singing and instrumental instruction are welcome. Contact Linda Patterson for more information. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2025.
- Camper Registration & Heath History
- Diocesan Youth Ministry Covenant
- Authorization, Consent for Medial Treatment, and Release of Liability
- Scholarship Application
Additional information will be sent with your deposit confirmation.
Register NowMailing List of Musicians in the Diocese
The Commission maintains a mailing list and an email list of musicians in the Diocese.
Commission Members
Linda Patterson, Chair – St. Andrew’s, Bryan
Garmon Ashby, St. Thomas the Apostle, Nassau Bay
The Rev. Marcia Sadberry
Calvin Fuller, St. James, Houston
