Music
Music is an important part of the ministry at St. John's Church, helping to make every church service a joyous and beautiful occasion. From the enthusiastic singing of hymns by the congregation, to the choirs and handbell choirs, there are opportunities for all ages to become involved in the music ministry at St. John's. The program is led by our Director of Music, Bryce Westervelt and Organist, Dr. Carol Weitner.
Anyone who is interested in joining a group, or has a child wishing to participate, please contact either the church office or the staff member directly. Church membership is not necessary to participate in the music program.
Chancel Choir
The Adult Choir is open to all singers from high school age and older. A hard-working and talented group of volunteers, they prepare two anthems for each Sunday service from September into June. The anthems represent a wide variety of sacred music, from Renaissance motets to spirituals. They also present special programs annually throughout the year including Evensong services and a Bach cantata, with soloists and period instruments, during a Sunday service in May. The choir rehearses from 7:30-9:00 pm, Thursday evenings. We are happy to welcome new members.
Handbell Choir
The Handbell Choir performs during the Sunday service several times throughout the year. The church is pleased to have a set of Whitechapel English handbells, by the maker of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. The group is open to all, from 4th grade through adult, who have some musical background, although experience playing handbells is not necessary. Rehearsals are held Thursdays at 5:00 pm.
Junior Choir
The Junior Choir is open to children from third grade through sixth grade. They rehearse Wednesdays during the school year from 5-6:00 pm, and sing in church monthly. In addition to preparing for the Sunday service, there is training in music reading and voice development. Along with the Primary Choir, they present an annual Lenten musical.
Concerts by the Pond
THANK YOU, STEVE
St. John's Welcomes Oyster Bay Music Festival 2020
Director of Music Announcement
Countercurrent Live at St. John's
This Sunday!!! Celebrate Bach's Birthday with Organist Carol Weitner
Oyster Bay Music Festival Preview Concert
St. John’s Singing & Spirituality Weekend, Feb 7 & 8
Family Friday - Music for Kids of All Ages
Mary Nicholas Concert: A Christmas Tradition
Concerts by the Pond presents: Englewinds
Concerts by the Pond
Welcome to Concerts by the Pond's 10th Anniversary Season
Letter from the Music Director:
Dear Concert by the Pond Friends,
A decade ago, St. John's Episcopal Church created the Concerts by the Pond concert series to celebrate the successful campaign to transform the sanctuary and install a new Casavant Frères pipe organ. Since then, CBTP has offered up to four concerts a se…
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