Music at St. John’s
Welcome to St John’s of Lattingtown and to our music ministry. This vibrant ministry is at the heart of our parish, and we offer our music in service to the glory of God where it transforms worship and enriches our community. We celebrate our distinctive Anglican musical heritage, through which many people find the deepest expression of their faith, and you are invited to join us either in worship or at one of our musical offerings.
St John’s Parish Choir
St. John’s Choir sings weekly for the 10.30 am Choral Eucharist, and at special concerts and events throughout the year, such as Handel’s Messiah in December. The choir is unique on Long Island in having boys and girls (grades 3 to 8) singing the soprano line with paid and voluntary singers providing the lower parts. The choir sings a wide range of music from the treasury of Anglican repertoire regularly at the Sunday services of Eucharist and Morning Prayer, with concerts and other special events also offered throughout the year. Children who participate are trained by professional musicians and have the opportunity to learn musical skills, make lifelong friends, and develop crucial life skills. The syllabus is based on the Royal School of Church Music’s Voice for Life curriculum.
https://www.rscmamerica.org/aboutvfl/
For further information about joining the choir, please contact Ruaraidh F. Sutherland, Organist and Director of Music Ministry- music@stjlat.org
Choral Scholarships
There are Choral Scholarship vacancies for students in high school or higher education. Further information is available Click Here
Evensong Choir
Evensong is sung around eight times each season in the beautiful surroundings of St. John’s. Our Evensong Choir is anchored by the lower voices of St. John’s Parish Choir who are augmented by guest singers from the Island and further afield. Music is sent out beforehand and rehearsal is held on the day from around 1.30 pm.
We always welcome new members to join the choir! For further information about joining this important ministry, please contact Ruaraidh F. Sutherland, Organist and Director of Music Ministry- music@stjlat.org
MUSIC MINISTRY IMPORTANT DATES 2025-26
Oct 19 Compline – 4pm
Nov 2 Choral Eucharist - All Saints Sunday – 10:30 am
Nov 16 Evensong – 4pm
Nov 23 Choral Eucharist - Christ the King Sunday – 10:30 am
Dec 14 Concert – Handel’s Messiah – 3 pm (ticketed event)
Jan 4 Evensong Choir sings at Cathedral of the Incarnation – 4 pm
Jan 18 Evensong – 4 pm
Feb 15 Evensong – 4pm
March 15 Concert – Mozart’s Requiem – 3pm (ticketed event)
April 17 Evensong – 4 pm
May 31 Choral Eucharist – Trinity Sunday – 10:30 am
