Music Commission

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.

Episcopal Hymnal Resources

For information or questions, please contact the chair of the Music Commission, Dr. Linda Patterson.

Events:

66th Annual Diocesan Choral Festival
“From All Saints to Advent–A Service of Readings & Music“

All singers are welcome to join us for an afternoon of rehearsal and Festival Service, led by a Dr. Joseph Causby, Director of Music and Organist, Christ Church Cathedral, Houston. There is no fee to register.

When: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Where: Christ Church Cathedral – 1117 Texas Avenue • Houston, Texas 77002-3183

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Deadline to register: November 6, 2026

For more information, email Dr. Linda Patterson: music@standrewsbcs.org or call 979-822-5176, ext. 105

Music Camp Registration

May 31-June 5, 2026

The 2025 Diocesan Music Camp for students in rising grades 6-12! A week-long camp with vocal & instrumental training.

Stay in the dorm at Texas A&M University with music activities at St. Andrew’s, Bryan. Training by professional Episcopal musicians. Rotations in vocal & instrumental music including brass, strings, keyboard, and handbells. Tuition, including room and board, is $ 750 with scholarships available through the Gilbert & Thyra Plass Arts Foundation. No audition is needed—all with interest in singing and instrumental instruction are welcome. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2026.

Additional information will be sent with your deposit confirmation.

Mailing 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

Ex-officio Members:

The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, IX Bishop of Texas