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2026-2027 Season of Concerts and Music

Welcome to the 2026-2027 season of concerts at St. Paul’s. From the time of Walter Blodgett, through the legacy of Karel Paukert, to the present moment, fine music has played its part in forming the voice of our faith and of the wider community.

St. Paul’s has hosted countless concerts, recitals, and special events and has been a leader in liturgical music through its choirs and instruments. 

Great Performances

  • Sunday, September 26, 4 p.m. | Organ Recital by Kevin Jones
  • Sunday, October 18, 4 p.m. | “All Creation Singing” – Hymn Festival with James E. Bobb
  • Sunday, November 22, 4 p.m. | Celebrating Benjamin Britten
  • Saturday, December 19, 5:30 p.m. | A St. Paul’s Chorister Christmas (followed by Parish dinner)
  • Friday, March 12, 7:30 p.m. | Vocal Recital – Lynn Eustis and Kevin Jones
  • Sunday, April 11, 4 p.m. | A Festival of Song with St. Paul’s Section Leaders

Choral Evensong

Third Sundays at 4 p.m. unless noted. Livestreamed to our worship online page.

  • September 20 | Senior Choir
  • Saturday, October 24 | Senior Choir – Festival Evensong for St. Paul’s Anniversary
  • November 16 | Jazz Vespers
  • January 17 | Senior and Youth Choirs
  • February 14 | Treblefest! with guest conductor Andrew Lumsden
  • February 21 | Senior Choir
  • April 18 | Senior Choir
  • May 16 | Senior Choir

Music in Liturgy

  • Sunday, October 11, 11:15 a.m. | Choral Eucharist – Britten Missa Brevis
  • Sunday, November 29, 4 p.m. | An Advent Procession of Lessons and Carols (prelude at 3:45 p.m.)
  • Christmas Eve, December 24, 9 p.m. | Christmas Lessons and Carols
  • Sunday, December 27, 10 a.m. | Congregational Lessons and Carols
  • Sunday, March 14, 11:15 a.m. | Choral Eucharist – Hayden Missa Brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo (with orchestra)
  • Good Friday, March 26, Noon | Readings and Music for The Seven Last Words of Christ
  • Good Friday, March 26, 7:30 p.m. | Solemn Liturgy for Good Friday – Schütz Johannespassion
  • Thursday, May 6, 6 p.m. | Feast of the Ascension Choral Eucharist – Haydn Missa brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo

Music in St. Martin’s

Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

  • December 8 | Adventskonzert
  • February 23 | Liederabend
  • March 23 | Bach’s Birthday

Summer Carillon Festival

Enjoy the beauty of the St. Paul’s 47-bell carillon on the front lawn of the church. Feel free to bring a picnic, lawn chairs, or a blanket. These 45-minute concerts are a perfect way to celebrate a summer evening. Performers subject to alteration.

  • Sunday, June 6, 6 p.m. | Julie Zhu
  • Sunday, June 13, 6 p.m. | Dennis Curry
  • Sunday, June 20, 6 p.m. | Adam Lenhart
  • Sunday, June 27, 6 p.m. | Jenna Moon

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Kevin Jones

Director of Music

Lois Bell

Handbell Choir Director

Kelsey Ferguson

Music Associate for Choristers

Todd Wilson

Artist-in-Residence

Jonathan Bolena

Sacred Music Intern

Combined Service for All Saints' Day

On Sunday, November 1, there will be one, combined liturgy at 10 a.m.
(ASL Interpreted, Livestreamed)

After the service, please join us for our Commitment Sunday Stewardship In-Gathering, when we will celebrate our life at St. Paul’s and all that is accomplished together, through our gifts of time, talent, and treasure! Beverages, cake, and light lunch fare will be provided. Let us know if you can bring something!