Free Trombone Recital - Monday, Aug 22 at NOON

Trombonist Will Lang and pianist Scott Bailey will perform works by Schumann, Brahms, Mozart, Wagenseil, and the premiere of a new work by New York composer Matthew Siffert. Don't miss this exciting concert! Bring a lunch to eat - St. John's will provide drinks and cookies.

Will Lang is a performer, improviser, and teacher in New York City and Boston. He can be found playing in all settings and styles, from the avant-garde and classical to salsa and indie chamber pop. He has given trombone recitals throughout the United States; played concertos with large ensembles; and recorded with artists including Philip Glass and Jónsi (of Sigur Rós).

Free Vocal Recital - Monday, August 15 at noon

On Monday, August 15, soprano Lucy Bergin and pianist Scott Bailey will present a free concert of music by Schumann, Copland, Bellini, and Mozart. The concert begins at noon - audience members are invited to bring a bag lunch to eat. St. John's will provide drinks and cookies.

Lucy Bergin is a senior at Wellesley College and will graduate with a double major in music and German languge and literature in 2012. She studies voice with Gale Fuller. She has just returned from her junior year abroad at the University of Vienna in Vienna, Austria. She plans to pursue post-graduate studies in vocal performance, specifically early music.

Free Vocal Recital - Monday, August 8 at noon

Baritone Avery Griffin and pianist Scott Bailey will present a free concert of arias from opera and oratorio on Monday, August 8 at noon as part of the St. John's Summer Concert series. The program will last 45 minutes, and audience members are invited to bring a bag lunch to eat during the concert. St. John's will provide drinks and cookies.

Admission is free; donations to help offset expenses are welcome.

Avery Griffin is a member of the Choir of Men and Boys and St. Thomas in New York City. He has just returned from the Carmel Bach Festival in Californina. He is also a member of the vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth which will be in residence at MOCA from August 15 -26.

Free Violin Recital Monday, August 1 NOON

Emily Kalish returns to St. John's with pianist Scott Bailey in a program that includes Franck: Sonata for Violin and Piano; Debussy: Clair de lune; and Ravel: Tzigane.

The concert begins at noon and lasts for 45 minutes. Audience members are invited to bring a bag lunch to eat during the concert. St. John's will provide drinks and cookies.

Admission is free; donations to help offset concert expenses are welcome.

Free Violin Recital Monday, July 25 at noon

New York-based violinist Akiko Kobayashi will perform music for solo violin by Geminiani, Bach, Paganini, and Ysaye on Monday, July 25 at noon. Bring your lunch to enjoy during this free, 45-minute concert!

Summer concert schedule (click to enlarge)

Free Cello Recital, Monday, July 18 - NOON

Cellist Perri Morris and pianist Scott Bailey perform music by Bach, Schumann, and Romberg on Monday, July 25 at noon. This free concert will last 45 minutes; audience members are invited to bring a bag lunch to eat during the concert; St. John's will provide drinks and cookies.

Free Summer Noontime Concert series begins - Scott Bailey, organ

Monday, July 11 marks the beginning of the 8th annual Summer Noontime Concert Series at St. John's. These free recitals begin at noon and last for 45 minutes. Audience members are invited to bring a bag lunch to eat if they wish; St. John's will provide drinks and cookies.

For the opening concert, Scott Bailey will perform music of William Bolcolm, Matthew McConnell, James Bergin, J.S. Bach, Dietrich Buxtehude, and Michael Hutchinson.

Eve Mahon in concert!

Evelyn Mahon will present a vocal recital at St. John’s on Sunday, June 5 at 4:30 p.m. with a reception to follow in the Upper Room. Admission is free, and all are welcome!

She will sing a program of show tunes by composers including Stephen Sondheim, Marvin Hamlisch and others, accompanied by pianist Robin Kibler.

Evi is a rising sophomore at Mt. Greylock High School, and studies voice privately with of Keith Kibler. She saw her first Broadway show at the age of five, and hasn't gotten off the stage since. She has previously appeared in professional productions of Into the Woods and High School Musical 2 with the Barrington Stage Company, as well as in Medusa's Tale, Love's Labours Lost, Thoroughly Modern Millie, As You Like It, The Jungle Book, and The Princess Bride at Mt. Greylock High School. She will be performing in this summer’s Barrington Stage Company’s production of All Shook Up.

Vespers Monday, May 16 at 5:15 pm

An ancient saying goes "that to remember is to find redemption." Awer Bul, artist and one of the Lost Boys of Sudan, was commissioned by Hope With Sudan to paint this Martyrs of Sudan icon. Since 1956, millions of Sudanese have died, often in religious conflicts. May 16th has been set aside throughout the world to remember those who died for their faith. This 20-minute service will include scripture, time for reflection, prayers, and music.

Concert March 26

Emily Kalish & Scott Bailey performed a recital of French music for violin and piano on March 26. The program included the Sonata in A by Cesar Franck and the Tzigane by Maurice Ravel. Emily and Scott will be performing on this summer's annual Noontime Concert Series, which will run in July and August on Mondays at noon!

Free Violin Concert - Saturday, Mar 26 - 8 pm

Emily Kalish, violin
Scott Bailey, piano

Saturday, March 26
8:00 pm
reception in the Upper Room after the concert

Program:
Franck: Sonata in A Major
Ravel: Tzigane

admission is FREE!
(donations welcome)

Signing Supper Friday Feb. 18 - 5:30 pm

Beat the winter cold by coming to our Singing Supper this Friday from 5:30 - 6:45 in the Upper Room. Our Singing Suppers bring together all our generations, as all of us like to eat, and many of us like to sing (or at least enjoy hearing the results).

After enjoying our meal, we sing a mixture of hymns old and new: chestnuts from the hymnal, rounds, and songs from WorshipOutside the Box, led by our Youth Band.

We ask those who attend to bring an entree, salad, bread, beverage, or dessert, to share.

Singing Supper (with heat!)

We've got heat!

Beat the winter cold by coming to our

Singing Supper this Friday, January 21

from 5:30 - 6:45 in the Upper Room.

Our Singing Suppers bring together all our generations, as all of us like to eat,

and many of us like to sing (or atleast enjoy hearing the results).

After enjoying our meal, we sing a mixture of hymns old and new: chestnuts from the hymnal, rounds, and songs from Worship Outside the Box.

We ask those who attend to bring an entree, salad, bread, beverage, or dessert, to share.

Vespers Wednesday, Jan. 5 at 5:15 pm

Join us for Vespers (Evening Prayer)
on the eve of the feast of Epiphany
This 20-minute service will include scripture,
time for reflection, prayers, and music.