Music at St. John's

"O sing unto the Lord a new song; sing unto the Lord, all the whole earth."

— Psalm 96:1

A Living Tradition

Singing the Faith Since 1610

Music has been at the heart of worship at St. John's from our earliest days. Our program encompasses choral and congregational singing, a historic pipe organ, handbells, and a concert series that serves the wider community.

Under the direction of Dr. Margaret Chen, our music ministry seeks to glorify God, enrich the liturgy, and nurture the musical gifts of parishioners of all ages.

The Skinner Organ

Opus 487 · 1923 · 3 manuals, 42 ranks

Our Ensembles

There is a place for every voice and every instrument in the music of this parish.

Dir. Deborah Carr

St. John's Choir consists of adults who help lead worship each week at the 11 am service. The psalms, hymns, anthems and motets are the basis of this choir's work and this choir is the backbone of the music program.

Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7-8:30 PM

Dir. Deborah Carr

St. John's Handbell Choir is an adult group of handbell ringers offering special music for our worship services with hymn descants, processionals and special handbell anthems. The group is open to youth and interested adults.

Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 6:00 PM

Concerts & Series

Sacred music for the parish and the community. All concerts are free and open to the public.

Advent Lessons & Carols

First Sunday of Advent

A candlelit service of nine lessons and carols in the English cathedral tradition.

Bach Cantata Series

Select Sundays, October–May

Cantatas performed with period instruments as part of the Sunday liturgy.

Organ Recital Series

Third Friday monthly, 12:15 PM

Free half-hour recitals showcasing our 1923 Skinner organ and guest organists.

Community Hymn Sing

Quarterly

An informal evening of beloved hymns — old and new — open to all. No talent required, just a willing voice.

Join the Music Ministry

Whether you sing in the shower or studied at a conservatory, there's a place for you. Reach out to get started.