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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, Jun Kim, Organist, Dr. Carol Weitner, and Children's Music Leader, Josephine Greco.

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.

Adult 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 two special programs annually: a concert with soloists and orchestra, usually the first Sunday evening in December; and a Bach cantata, with soloists and period instruments, during a Sunday service in May. The choir rehearses from 7:00-9:00 pm, Thursday evenings. We are happy to welcome new members. Although there is no formal "audition," the director would like to hear any prospective member sing a hymn of your choice to determine your range.

Handbell Choir
The Handbell Choir performs during the Sunday service several times throughout the year, and plays at the Sunday evening concert in December. 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 fourth grade through middle school. They rehearse Wednesdays during the school year from 4:45-5:30 pm, and sing in church monthly. They also perform at the Sunday evening concert in December. 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.

Primary Choir
The Primary Choir is open to children from kindergarten through third grade. They rehearse at the same time as the Junior Choir, 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, and sing in church monthly. They learn basic musical and vocal skills, as well as find joy in singing.

Treble Choir
This is a new choir for young singers who are interested in mastering more challenging material. This choir meets after the Primary and Junior Choirs on Wednesday evenings from 6-7 pm, and sings monthly.

SJ Singers
SJ Singers is a project-based music group made up of parishioners who love to sing but cannot commit to the year-long rehearsals and services of the Senior Choir. If you are passionate about worship singing and have previous experience in college and/or high-school choirs, you might want to consider joining us. Please contact our director, Jun Kim, and share your background with him.

Concerts by the Pond
Concerts by the Pond presents the best of classical, contemporary, and liturgical music in the historic setting of St. John’s Church. The series, with a special emphasis on the new Casavant organ, is committed to expanding St. John’s spiritual and musical presence in the greater community. Programs feature a range of artists, from established professionals to highly talented young musicians, in innovative and informative concerts for all ages. For more information click here or call 516-692-6368 ext. 5.


"Toccantinas & Jazz" with Carol Weitner

Thursday, August 22 at 7 pm St. John’s Lutheran Church 48 Greene Avenue, Sayville Carol will be performing a special concert celebrating Mexico and North American Jazz. Featuring compositions by Mexican composer Ramón Noble, Americ...
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Summer Music Festival: Encore!

Summer Music Festival: Encore!

Sunday, September 1 10 am Service Every good music festival deserves an encore! Our Summer Music Festival is no exception. Join us this Sunday when we welcome parishioner Quinn Harper Dougherty and Chase Filandro who will be performing two...
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Bravo! Musical stars of the future shine at St. John's

Bravo! Musical stars of the future shine at St. John's

Sat, June 29 at 7:30 pm Bleecker Hall Following rave reviews for the first concert presented by the young musicians of the Oyster Bay Music Festival (OBMF) on Monday, you won't want to miss the second concert, From Pork to Lead, Great Compose...
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Oyster Bay Music Festival returns to St. John's

Oyster Bay Music Festival returns to St. John's

Mon, June 24 at 7:30 pm & Sat, June 29 at 7:30 pm Bleecker Hall The Oyster Bay Music Festival (OBMF) will once again be bringing beautiful art music to St. John’s Church. The musicians are excited to return to the pond, and will be pres...
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Pentecost: Celebrating the Holy Spirit

Pentecost: Celebrating the Holy Spirit

Sunday, June 9 Come and celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit on the 50th day after Easter. The Holy Eucharist service 10 am will feature the Acts of the Apostles lesson read in multiple languages. Please contact Gideon if you know a foreign...
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Concerts by the Pond presents Poetica Ensemble

Concerts by the Pond presents Poetica Ensemble

Sunday, June 9, 3 pm St. John's Church Sanctuary The Poetica Ensemble, a consortium of world-class musicians led by artistic directors Song-A Cho and Christopher Shaughnessy, have been performing together for over a decade at Carnegie Hall, ...
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Second Annual Summer Music Festival

Second Annual Summer Music Festival

Sundays in August 10 am Service Calling all musicians! St. John's Church is blessed by having a number of talented musicians in the parish. Last summer, several of these musicians offered the church their talents by playing during the 10 am ...
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Call for Easter Singers

Call for Easter Singers

Easter Sunday, April 21 St. John’s Chancel Choir would like to invite anyone who knows the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah , to join them singing at the offertory during the 10 am and/or the 11:30 am Easter Sunday services, acco...
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Concerts by the Pond Presents

Concerts by the Pond Presents "Music for the Young (and Young at Heart)"

Sunday, Feb 10, 2019 at 3 pm St. John's Church Featuring Bryce Westervelt, Tenor; Dale Stuckenbruck, Violin; Heawon Kim, Piano; and Lisa Jaklitsch Westervelt, Flute. Enjoy this program of fun and family-friendly classical music including se...
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St. Lenox @ St. John's

St. Lenox @ St. John's

Sunday, Jan 13 at 3 pm Tickets: $30 All proceeds go to fight the opioid crisis on Long Island. For ticket information, click the button below.
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1670 Route 25A, Post Office Box 266
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
(516) 692-6368

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  • 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
  • 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist or Morning Prayer

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1670 Route 25A
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St. John's Episcopal Church was the first religious institution to be established in Cold Spring Harbor. The first Episcopalian services were held in the little 18th century school house just above the site of the present church. The very first Vestry minutes, written in fine script on September 4, 1831, lists the founders who pledged $2,000 to build a new church.

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