The Choir

Since its founding in 1861, the parish of St. John the Evangelist has been faithful to the Catholic Tradition of the Anglican Church, as expressed in the Prayer Book and the English Use arising from the Medieval Sarum Liturgy. Music is an important part of this tradition.

St. John’s prides itself with on a long-standing tradition of great choral music. Its choir, which was originally composed of men and boys, is currently an adult mixed ensemble of professional musicians and talented undergraduate and graduate students in music and other disciplines.

The choir is responsible for the music at over 85 Services throughout the year, including monthly Evensongs and festal weekday Masses. It specializes in 16th and 17th Century sacred polyphony, 19th and 20th Century Anglican repertoire, and plainsong.