Music

Music at Trinity Episcopal Church

The goal of the Music Ministries at Trinity is to connect people to their faith, whether that is through traditional or contemporary music, our Fine Arts Series, or our Music and Drama Summer Camp. We strive to promote music and the arts to our parish family and to The Woodlands community. Music is an integral part of our worship, formation, and spiritual growth and we welcome you to join us!

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Micki Balog - Director of Music

Micki Balog has served at Trinity as Director of Music since 2010. A lifelong church musician, she began playing for evening services at the age of 12. She attended UT-Arlington and UNT in Denton, and earned a BA in Education from Grand Canyon University. Micki has sung with the Dallas Symphony Chorus, Kingwood Chorale, and Cantare Houston. She has rung handbells with Strikepoint of Texas, Houston Chamber Ringers, and currently with Houston Bronze Ensemble. She lives in Kingwood with her husband, mom, Sheltie, and beautiful Maine Coon Cat.

Jack Balog - Music Associate & Principal Organist

Jack Balog has studied with Jackson Hearn, Dr. Gerald Dolter, and Dr. Eric Gunderson. Jack began his church work at the age of 18, and has served as organist at Idalou UMC, Cokesbury UMC (Houston), Klein UMC, and St. Paul’s Lutheran in Brenham. He also served as a staff accompanist at Sam Houston State University, and has accompanied the Brazos Valley Chorale on several occasions. Jack accompanied the Trinity Choir on their trip to New England, and served as organist for the day at Boston’s historic Old North Church.

A MESSAGE FROM MUSIC DIRECTOR MICKI BALOG

Music Ministry

Our choirs, welcoming all ages, lead music for weekly services and celebrate cherished traditions such as Lessons and Carols, Christmas, Holy Week, and Easter. We honor our Anglican heritage while embracing excellence across a range of musical styles, from timeless hymns to contemporary pieces. Our instruments include a 347-pipe Italian Ruffatti organ, Steinway pianos, and handbells. Whether you love to sing or are looking for family-friendly concerts and activities, there’s a program here for you!

Trinity Choir

The Choir of Trinity Episcopal Church brings together many volunteer singers and talented section leaders in a welcoming and dedicated community. The TEC Choir leads music for the Sunday 10am Eucharist and seasonal liturgies. Rehearsals take place on Wednesday evenings. If you have past experience singing in a choir, have a blending voice, and can read music easily, we’d love to hear from you!

Trinity Choristers Program

All students in Grades 4-12 are invited to be part of our expanded Trinity Choristers, incorporating Voices for Life from the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM). In the tradition developed over many centuries in the Anglican communion, choristers are taught singing, sight-reading, theology, liturgy, professionalism, and teamwork. They become leaders in worship and gain confidence in their musicianship. Choristers are also encouraged to participate in the Voices for Life Ribbon Training, where upon completion of each Voice for Life book, choristers will receive a medal and ribbon that corresponds with the completed book.

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Trinity Handbells

We always welcome new players to help us use as much of the set as possible. The bell choir is open to ages 11 and up. No music experience is necessary to join; if you can ring a bell, you can participate! In fact, playing handbells is a great, low pressure way to learn the basics of reading music.

Trinity Choir

For years, our Music Ministry has been known for both excellence and creativity. Our music fills the walls of our parish and reaches out into the greater Woodlands community, welcoming everyone to join in and lift their voices in joy and praise.

Explore all the ways you can experience and participate in our music during worship and through special concerts and events by inquiring below!

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Trinity Chorister

Choristers will sing alongside the adult choir as equals, and also offer music by themselves approximately twice a month, forming a regular part of the parish’s worship life. Choristers will also offer Advent Lessons and Carols in December. In January the choristers will attend the RSCM Winter Festival at Church of the Incarnation in Dallas. This is a 2-day festival with a clinician that will end with Evensong on Sunday evening. The choristers will also have an opportunity to go on tour to Austin, where we will sing in the Texas Capitol Rotunda, visit Blue Hole in Wimberly, and sing for Sunday eucharist at St. Christopher’s in Austin.

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Trinity Ringers

Trinity Ringers participates in several events locally and in Houston, like the Ring Houston 2025, Handbell Festival, Angel Gift Market, and many worship services too!

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Episcopal Pilgrimage to England

Episcopal pilgrimage to England with Rev. Alyssa Stebbing, Micki Balog and Trinity Choir!

You are warmly invited to join us on an unforgettable pilgrimage to England! This journey offers a unique opportunity to deepen our faith and connect with the rich Anglican heritage that shaped the Episcopal Church. We will be guided through significant historical and religious sites, fostering fellowship and spiritual growth along the way. A journey through music, faith, and heritage:

Canterbury Cathedral: The ancient seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, a site of immense historical and religious significance for Anglicans worldwide.
Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon: Enjoy an inspiring organ concert by Jack Balog in the same church where William Shakespeare was baptized and is buried.
Exploring sites that shaped the Anglican Church: Delve into the stories of saints, martyrs, and reformers who played pivotal roles in England's Christian history.
Awe-inspiring architecture: Marvel at stunning cathedrals such as St. Paul’s and Westminster Abbey in the vibrant city of London.
Community and fellowship: Share this experience with fellow Episcopalians, forging new bonds and strengthening existing ones through shared prayer, exploration, and fellowship.

For a tour brochure, and to register your participation, go to: www.stcecilia.co/tours

Ruffatti Pipes

There are 347 pipes that will make the organ complete. They were handcrafted and came all the way from Padua Italy. It's a beautiful enhancement to our sanctuary.