St. John's Choirs

The adults of St. John’s Church Choir sing each week, leading the people's part in the service, while adding anthems and communion motets that highlight the messages of the Lectionary Readings. Most of our repertoire consists of the time-honored SATB format, drawing from the very earliest music, to that of our own time. Our rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 7:15 to 9:00 p.m. and on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m

We present several Choral Evensongs and one or two major choral works each year.

St John's Choir performing a “Viennese Mass” St. John’s Choristers, consisting of boys and girls, ages 8 and 14, rehearses on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. We sing in the service approximately every third week, and for 'extras' like the "Fat Tuesday Follies." Our music ranges from traditional anthems and hymns, to a pop musical sung in costume each year.

St. John's Music Foundation

The St. John’s Music Foundation seeks to further the use of the historic St. John’s Church building through music and the arts.

St. John's Organ Boasting a fine acoustic and a splendid 47-rank tracker action organ, the building and its organ are one of the jewels of this community. The 1728 brick Church provides a rich atmosphere for quiet and spiritual refreshment.

An annual Concert Series include fine performances from both area artists and from internationally recognized individuals and groups. The church choirs are actively involved in the Series, and are in turn enriched for the weekly responsibility of singing at worship services. We at St. John’s seek to actively share our heritage and resources.

Music Events

Recordings For Sale

These CD’s are available from the Music Office at St. John’s (the Wedding Music Sampler is also available on-line: see below). The cost is $10 to $15, and the proceeds support the Music Foundation. Please call John Siderius at 722-2567 for details.

WEDDING MUSIC SAMPLER

Eighty samples of music appropriate for the Wedding Service. Narrated and played by John Siderius, with vocal examples sung by Shannon McCall. Music is suggested for the Bridal Procession, the Recessional, the Prelude to the Service, possible Hymns, and Music for the seating of Mothers, Communion Music, and Vocal Solos. Visit John Siderius' Wedding Music Sampler website to see the list of tracks, hear the samples, and order the CD.

ALL SAINTS and ADVENT 2004

Recorded during the Choral Evensong for All Saints in November, and the Advent Carol Service in December of 2004, this CD illustrates our Church community at worship. Lush settings of the Evensong Canticles sung by the choir, hymns in sonic splendor, and carols for the Advent season are interspersed with the Scripture Readings of each observance.

VIRGINIA YOUTH CHOIR

The 30 voice auditioned children’s chorus rehearsed at St. John’s for several years, and included many of our talented Choristers. This CD includes samples of Concert recordings from 1995 to 1998. There is a selection of Folk Songs, a concert staging of Joseph, eight pieces from the National Cathedral trip with the combined forces of the Church Choir and the Hampton Baptist Church Choir, and five Messiah Choruses with the adults of the Church Choir and orchestra.