Music

Mission Statement
To glorify God through music; to work to develop the musical talents God gave us to the best of our abilities; to build community as we rehearse together; and to nurture the congregation by providing support in the singing of hymns and musical offerings.
Parish Choir
Our Parish Choir sings for the 11:00 a.m. Eucharist from September to June. They occasionally collaborate with the Children’s and Youth Choirs at 9:00 a.m. Repertoire for each week involves an anthem and motet, and approximately once a month, a choral Mass setting. They lead us in Choral Evensong six times a year, and perform a Choral Requiem on the Feast of All Souls’ (recently Howells’ Requiem and Durufle’s Requiem). To schedule an audition for the Parish Choir, or to inquire about our Choral Scholarships, please contact Director of Music Eric Choate ( [email protected]).
Liturgical Music List - Labor Day through Christ the King 2023
Candlelight Concerts
We had an exciting season this year featuring vocal recitals from Brian Thorsett, Jon Morrell, Michele Kennedy, and Jennifer Paulino, and for the second year in a row, a performance from St. Mary's Chamber Orchestra. As always, our concerts are free and open to the public. Stay tuned for information on 2023-24 Season beginning in the fall. 2022-23 Candlelight Concert2022/2023 Candlelight Concerts Brochure
Music Leadership
- Director of Music: Eric Choate ([email protected])**
- Music Associate: Marla Perkins ([email protected])
- Music Librarians and Assistants: Susan Barber; Polly Sanford
- Section Leaders: Ellen Leslie, soprano; Tara Scown, alto; Todd Bradley, tenor; Jess Perry, bass
Listen to St. Mary's Choir Sing "God So Loved the World"
**Eric Choate, Director of Music & His Upcoming Sabbatical Eric Choate, Director of Music, will be taking his sabbatical part 2 over this summer. He will be staying in Paris, taking organ lessons with a focus on organ improvisation in the French style. Upon return, he will participate in the American Bach Soloists Academy as a harpsichordist. Eric is excited to take this time to improve his craft as a musician and invigorate the musical leadership at St Mary’s. His sabbatical begins on June 12, and he will return on August 20. Julia Morris, our former conducting scholar will return to direct the Summer choir, and we will have Dennis Henkelman and Jeanette Tietze playing organ.