The St. James’s choir banner, hand-crafted by Vienna Cobb Anderson, is an appropriate depiction of music at St. James’s. Bright, ebullient, eclectic, always moving, morphing, yet grounded, joyful, free, colorful, enriching, praising, thankful, powerful, life-giving, life-sustaining. The source of all of this is God. A God not only of color and texture, but the God of song – the Creator of stones that cry, stars that bend their voices together, mountains and hills that break forth into singing, and trees that not only sing but clap their hands.
There is a place for everyone to lift their voice in song. Whether you are an experienced singer or have never sung at all, you are welcome to join us.
If you have any questions or are ready to sign up, give us a call at 355.1779, ext. 323 (Mark) or 324 (Virginia) or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]
9 a.m. Choirs and Instrumentalists
Cherub Choir (Kindergarten to Grade 2)
Rehearses Wednesdays from 4:00 to 4:50 p.m.
Children’s Choir (Grades 3 to 5)
Rehearses Wednesdays from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
West Gallery Choir
Choir for adults who want to sing music in a variety of musical styles and want to gain a foundation in music and choral technique.
Rehearses Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Guitar Ensemble
Instrumentalists in the West Gallery Choir – rehearse immediately following choir rehearsal
Rehearses Wednesdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
11:15 a.m. Choirs
Parish Choir
Choir for more experienced singers who want to sing a wide range of choral repertoire in the Anglican tradition.
Rehearses Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Youth Choir (Grades 6 to 12)
Rehearses Sundays from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Music at St. James’s Church
Fall 2023
September 29
Friday, 7:00 p.m.
The Concert to Benefit Ukraine: Gail Archer, Organist
Professor, Barnard College of Columbia College; Organist of Vassar College
October 1
Sunday, 9:00 a.m.
Feast of St. Francis: Blessing of the Animals
Cherub Choir and Children’s Choir
October 25
Wednesday, 6 to 8 pm
The Celebration of St. James’s
Dewey Gottwald Science Center
November 1
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
Three Choirs All Saint’s Day Evensong
at St. Stephen’s Church
November 19
Sunday, 9:00 a.m.
U2 Celtic Mass
West Gallery Choir and Guitar Ensemble
November 23
Thursday, 10 a.m.
Thanksgiving Day Holy Eucharist
Parish Choir
December 1
Friday, 7 p.m.
Recital
Dr. Christoph Wagner, cello; Dr. Joanne Kong, piano
December 3
Sunday, 5:00 p.m.
Advent Lessons and Carols
West Gallery Choir and Youth Choir
December 18
Monday, 7:00 p.m.
Our Christmas Hope
A Service of Remembrance and Healing
Music from the Celtic tradition
December 24
Saturday, 10:30 p.m.
Choral Prelude
Parish Choir with Strings
Handel’s Messiah (Part 1)
Winter & Spring 2024
January 14
Sunday, 5:00 p.m.
MLK Evensong
NSU Concert Choir and St. James’s Choirs
Dr. Harlan Zackery, Director
Dr. Carl Haywood, Guest Organist
February 9
Friday, 7:00 p.m.
Spring Organ Recital: Chenault Organ Duo
Internationally renowned Organ Duo
February 11
Sunday, 11:15 a.m.
Youth Sunday
Cantate Domino (Karl Jenkins)
February 14
Wednesday, noon & 7:00 p.m.
Ash Wednesday Service
Soloists at noon
West Gallery Choir at 7
February 18
Sunday, 11:15 am
Choral Eucharist
Parish Choir with strings
February 24
Saturday, 5:00 p.m.
A Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving
for the life of Jeanne Gunn Lapierre (1960 – 2023)
February 25
Sunday, 5:00 p.m.
Evensong
The Saint Singers from St. Catherine’s and St. Christopher’s Schools, St. James’s Youth Choir
March 17 (Lent 3)
Sunday, 9:00 a.m.
Dylan Mass
West Gallery Choir and Guitar Ensemble
March 28
Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
Maundy Thursday
Parish Choir
March 29
Friday, noon & 7:00 p.m
Good Friday
Soloists
March 31
Sunday, 9:00 and 11:15 a.m.
Easter Day Festival Holy Eucharist
West Gallery Choir and Parish Choir with trumpets and timpani
April 21
Sunday, 5:00 p.m.
Evensong
Parish Choir
May 5
Sunday 11:15 a.m.
Youth Choir Recognition
Benjamin Britten’s Rejoice in the Lamb
May 12
Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Cherub and Children’s Choir Recognition
Cantata: Jonah-man Jazz
May 26
Sunday, 7:00 p.m.
Memorial Concert
Choir and Orchestra
Welcome Summer Recital Series is postponed until June 2025
