Music at St. John’s
“O sing unto the Lord a new song; sing unto the Lord, all the whole earth.”
— Psalm 96:1
A Living Tradition
Singing the Faith Since 1610
Music has been at the heart of worship at St. John’s from our earliest days. Our program encompasses choral and congregational singing, a historic pipe organ, handbells.
Under the direction of Deborah Carr, Director of Music and Organist since 2011, our music ministry seeks to glorify God, enrich the liturgy, and nurture the musical gifts of parishioners of all ages.
The Parsons Organ
Being remanufactured by Parsons Pipe Organ Builders — follow the project
Our Ensembles
There is a place for every voice and every instrument in the music of this parish.
Parish Choir
Open to all Adults
Dir. Deborah Carr
St. John’s Choir consists of adults who help lead worship each week at the 11 a.m. service. The psalms, hymns, anthems and motets are the basis of this choir’s work and this choir is the backbone of the music program.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7–8:30 p.m., parish house music room
Handbell Ensemble
Open to all
Dir. Deborah Carr
St. John’s Handbell Choir is an adult group of handbell ringers offering special music for our worship services with hymn descants, processionals and special handbell anthems. The group is open to youth and interested adults.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 6–7 p.m., parish house
For Children
Summer Music Camp
Each July, St. John’s Music Camp gives children a week of singing, instruments and the stage, ending with a musical for families and friends. Camp is an outreach of our music ministry, open to children of all denominations and faiths. Look for dates and registration in the Parish ePistle.
Join the Music Ministry
Whether you sing in the shower or studied at a conservatory, there’s a place for you. All adult singers are welcome — contact our Director of Music, Deborah Carr, at music@stjohnshampton.org to get started.