The Ministry of Music

The Brick Presbyterian Church is known worldwide for its Sacred Music ministry. Since the 18th century, we have been blessed with exceptional and dedicated musicians, fine instruments, and also the resources to maintain a high standard of quality. Under the direction of our talented Minister of Music and Organist, Keith S. Tóth, our Chancel Choir leads us every Sunday in musical prayer and praise of God. In addition to worship services, our professional Chancel Choir and pipe organs are featured in several concerts throughout the season.

Music opportunities for Brick Church's children and youth are plentiful. Led by Director of Children's Music Ministries Amanda Page Smith, children's choirs for ages four through fourth grade, youth choirs and teen choirs for the older youth, and an intergenerational Hand Bell Choir meet weekly and participate in worship leadership throughout the year.

Since 2008, Brick Church and the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music have collaborated in a sacred music internship program. Each January, a pipe organ major at Oberlin is invited to spend the month at Brick Church. During this time, the Sacred Music Intern works daily with Minister of Music Keith S. Tóth in all aspects of Brick Church's Ministry of Music. This internship is designed to provide future sacred musicians with the skills necessary to work successfully in traditional sacred music programs. The intern participates each week in the various worship services at Brick Church. To date, the Oberlin Sacred Music Interns have been: Christopher Howerter (2008), Dexter Kennedy (2009), and Wesley Hall (2010).

The Brick Church is also blessed with two world-class pipe organs, the Sanctuary organ built by Casavant Frères (2005) and the Chapel organ built by Guilbault-Thérien (1996). Concerts, recitals, and commercial recordings frequently make use of these two fine instruments.