Meet our new organist: Jiyoon Jeong

Jiyoon Jeong was born in Seoul, South Korea. She completed her bachelor’s degree in piano at Sookmyung Women’s University in 2008. She earned her Master’s degree from Yonsei University in 2012.

She received an abundance of prizes and awards in her native Korea, including First Prizes at the 10th Seoul National Competition, the National Students Music Competition and the Music Education Magazine Piano Competition. She won First Prize at the Sookmyung Women’s University of Music Piano Concerto Competition and the Seoul National Symphony Orchestra Competition allowing her to perform with the Sookmyung Women’s University Orchestra and Seoul National Symphony Orchestra.

Jiyoon Jeong has a teaching certificate and extensive teaching experience. She learned Suzuki Piano Pedagogy and earned a Talent and Aptitude of Music Education Teacher Certificate. Also, she worked at Erum Music Institute for 4 years.

She is very talented as an accompanist, and accompanies Hanuri Opera Company, Laluce Choir, Glee Male Choir, Singing Teachers Choir, and Fine Art Ensemble.

Jiyoon Jeong is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of North Texas under Adam Wodnicki and is a teaching assistant for the UNT Opera.

Welcome, Jiyoon! And also welcome her husband, Hyeonu Heo, who has joined the bass section of the choir!

Looking forward:

Upcoming Recital by Lanelle Blanton, soprano, Sunday, Oct. 27, 4:00 p.m. Music of the Baroque. Instrumentalists include Thane Isaac, Ha Dang, violin; Miguel Cantu, viola; Eric Smith, cello; Janelle West, flute; Adam Gordon, trumpet; Lenora McCroskey, harpsichord.

The sanctuary choir

The sanctuary choir sings each week for Sunday worship as well as for other special services throughout the year. The group presents at least one major work each year along with Lessons & Carols for Christmas.

The choir sings a variety of repertoire including classical, traditional worship music, spirituals, contemporary praise music, and international music. The choir is sensitive to the denominational decision to use inclusive language whenever possible.

Students from the universities join the choir each year on choir scholarship from the church. Instrumentalists often join the choir as accompanists for anthems as well as perform solos as well.

A background in music is not a requirement to become a member of the sanctuary choir. Individuals with a desire to serve God and who are willing to make a commitment to the success of the group are welcome and encouraged to visit a choir rehearsal.

The Sanctuary Choir meets Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Contact Lenora McCroskey, Director of Music, for more information at (940) 566-7043, dulcianne@me.com or by calling the church office, (940) 382-8815.

The Sanctuary Choir meets Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Contact Lenora McCroskey, Director of Music, for more information at (940) 566-7043, dulcianne@icloud.com or by calling the church office, (940) 382-8815.

Grace notes handbell choir

The bell choir meets weekly on Wednesday from 5:45-6:45 p.m. The group plays regularly for services as a solo group and as an accompanying group for the various choirs, hymns and other service music.

Reading music is not a requirement for membership, but a solid commitment to the group is necessary for a satisfying musical experience for all. There is no age limit for membership. Young and not-so-young participate enthusiastically.

Led by Andrew Diaz, the group uses a three-octave set of Schulmerich handbells, and a newly acquired three-octave set of Malmark choir chimes. For more information contact Lenora McCroskey, or the church office, 940-382-8815.

Trinity Children's choir

Children in grades 1-5 are encouraged to join this choir which meets on Sunday afternoons from 4:00-4:45. The choir is led by Tanya Melendez. Director of Music for Children and Youth.The group participates in worship about once a month singing anthems alone and with the Youth Choir and/or the Adult Choir.

Trinity Youth CHOIR

Youth from Middle School through High School meet on Sunday afternoons at 5, before Youth Group. The choir is led by Tanya Melendez. Director of Music for Children and Youth. The group participates in worship about once a month singing anthems alone and with the Children’s Choir and/or the Adult Choir.

TRINITY SPECIAL SERIES

The Trinity Special Series was begun in the spring of 2007 to serve the larger Denton community and share the music programs of Trinity Presbyterian Church. Check our calendar frequently for announcements of Special Series events.

Past concerts have included solo vocal and instrumental recitals by Dianne Randolph, Richard Bourne, Robert Beeks, Eric Smith, Ann Barnett, Clinton Bray, Lurline DuPree, Konstatyn Travinsky, and Helen Dewey Reikofski. Ensemble concerts have included Brazzablaze, World Beat Drumming Ensemble, Cantate Youth Choir from Sun Creek United Methodist Church in Allen, and Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church Sanctuary Ringers. The Sanctuary Choir has also presented Mendelssohn’s Elijah and Hear My Prayer, the Fauré Requiem, John Stainer's Crucifixion, and four cantatas, Esther, Cancion de San Jose, The Morningstar of Wittenberg, The Promised Land: A Story of the Trail of Tears by members Lanelle Blanton and Marvin Williams, solo recitals by Dianne Randolph, soprano; Michael Alonzo, tenor; Kristen Duabin, soprano.