Music that inspires
St. John’s Music Ministry
Come join us at a 10:30 a.m. Eucharist, Choral Evensong, or a Red Door concert to experience how music in St. John’s beautiful space can comfort and inspire. Whether you are a parishioner or just curious, we offer meaningful musical experiences for everyone.
In the Anglican tradition, song is part of what the congregation offers to God. Sacred music has been passed down through church history, from the book of Psalms to the canticle of Mary to Christ’s hymn after the Last Supper. Composers from the Middle Ages to the present have been inspired by these sacred texts, and our congregation enjoys a wide breadth of musical styles.
St. John’s has a rich musical tradition of its own. We are blessed with a long history of multigenerational music making, cultivating the love of music in people of all ages. The St. John’s Adult Choir and Choir School, talented musical leadership, as well as musicians in our congregation all contribute to our unique artistic offerings. We are also blessed to have an acclaimed pipe organ, the sixth instrument since our inception in 1842.
With all of these blessings, we are able to fill our worship with hymns, chanted psalmody, choral anthems, and organ music. Our musical offerings are always directed toward God as “an outward and visible sign” of our faith.
Music at the Red Door
Music at the Red Door is a series that builds bridges between our parish and the community. The name of the series makes reference to our front doors with their traditional color of welcome and sanctuary.
The series has established St. John’s as a destination for those seeking musical refreshment and excellence, drawing on the existing strengths of our choirs and guest artists, architecture, organ, location, and Anglican heritage.
Each year program year (September to June), Red Door offers concerts in a variety of styles, including jazz, chamber music, organ concerts, Requiems with choir and orchestra, as well as special worship services like Choral Evensong and Christmas Lessons and Carols. In addition, Music at the Red Door sponsors a free summer camp for neighborhood children who do not have ready access to the arts in school.