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
Inspired by our beautifully restored church and our intimate, historic, and scenic venue, Concerts by the Pond provides diverse programming and innovative live performances of classical, contemporary, and liturgical music, which, coupled with dynamic education programs, creates a sense of discovery and community within our St. John's parish and the citizenry of Cold Spring Harbor and surrounding region.
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Big News Coming on Friday
Tomorrow is the big day! On Friday, September 21 we will proudly announce the Concerts by the Pond 10th Anniversary Season. Season tickets, as well as individual concert tickets, will go on sale for our exciting, six-concert season, tomorr...
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Invoke - Can't Miss Concerts by the Pond Concert
8 pm, Saturday, March 2, 2024 Tickets: $30 Students: $15
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Ambitious Multi-Instrumental Quartet Makes Highly Anticipated Return to Long Island
Austin-based, multi-instrumental quartet Invoke - whose music wea...
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Announcing the Concerts by the Pond 2023-2024 Season
Opening Night: Sylvan Winds Saturday, October 21, 2023, 8:00 pm
The Sylvan Winds, an integral part of New York City's cultural offerings, has earned both critical and audience acclaim for its spirited performances and innovative programming....
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Building a Community Full of Music in 2023-24
On the heels of an exciting VBS/Choir Camp musical this past weekend, we quickly turn our attention to the 2023-2024 program year. The music program in St. John’s continues to thrive within our building, supporting weekly worship while foste...
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Something's Fishy
10 am, Sunday, August 27, 2023 St. John's Church 1670 Route 25 A, Cold Spring Harbor, NY This Sunday, our children's and Choir ministries will offer the Cold Spring Harbor premiere of the Musical "Something's Fishy." "From the stars in the h...
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Two Musical Opportunities; One Weekend!
On July 29th and 30th, St. John’s is pleased to host two terrific, local music groups for what will be a full weekend of great musical offerings in the middle of the summer.
On Saturday, July 29 at 3 pm, the Belle Voci Intergenerational C...
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Oyster Bay Music Festival Concerts This Week!
Beginning this weekend, St. John's is happy to welcome back our friends from the Oyster Bay Music Festival with a pair of wonderful concerts. This is the festival's 12th season of bringing transformative musical experiences to the community! Her...
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Music News and Notes: May 25, 2023
The Journey Begins for Handbells This week Music News and Notes is devoted to our beloved collection of handbells. Our collection of handbells dates back to the 1950s when former choir director, E. Helen Pendleton, gifted the church two and...
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St. John's Hosts the Evoco Collective
Evoco Voice Collective 4 pm, Sunday, May 21, 2023 This Sunday at 4 PM St. John's hosts the EVoco Voice Collective in a special concert entitled "All Shall Be Well." Tickets are available through their website here: https://www.eventbrite.co...
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Music News and Notes: April 27, 2023
Music at St. John's is headed toward a vibrant spring and early summer. Mark your calendar now, so that you don't miss any of these wonderful musical performance and worship opportunities:
Sunday Morning Baroque
Bach Cantata, Alles n...
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October 26th, 2024 - Opening Night - Konrad Paszkudzki Trio
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7:30 pm, Saturday October 26, 2024
St John's Church
1670 Route 25 A
Cold Spring Harbor, New York
General Admission Tickets: $30
Student Tickets: $15
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