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Music

My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.
Psalm 57:7
Sign up for St. Paul's Music Emails & Austin Organ Restoration Updates HERE

Check the calendar listings for liturgical music programmed for each service.

For CONCERTS etc, click here
If you love music, consider attending Compline (4th Sundays, 8:00pm) and Evensong (1st Sundays Oct-June, 4:00pm).

Music at St. Paul's

The music program and ministry at St. Paul's Church is highly regarded not only by its parishioners, but by the larger Bay Area community. Our music program, mirrors the diversity of our parish, of our community, and celebrates the rich and varied history of sacred Christian music. During a typical service at St. Paul’s, the congregation may sing Gregorian Chant, Lutheran Chorales, Victorian Hymns, Negro Spirituals and Gospel music.

​St. Paul’s Church has truly magnificent acoustics. This is most beautifully elevated in the contemplative monthly service of Evensong and the a cappella service of Compline.

We invite you to walk through our doors on any Sunday, to experience the beauty and power of music in this sacred space.

For the history and description of the Allen Memorial Organ, designed by James B. Jamison for the Austin Organ Company, click here. Donate to the restoration of our historic organ HERE (scroll down and choose "Organ Fund").
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St. Paul's Choir sings at Choral Eucharists, the services of Compline and Evensong.
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Commemorating 9/11, with the choir from Caius College, Cambridge.

Friends of Music

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Friends of Music (FOM) supports the music ministry of St. Paul’s through their time, talent and treasure. Friends of Music seeks to further the mission of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, by enhancing music for worship, and by inspiring St. Paul’s congregation and larger community.

Efforts by St. Paul’s Friends of Music supports the creation of the beautiful music we enjoy every week and on special days, provides much-needed funds for the parish budget, encourages donations to cover the extra costs for music at special services, and brings thousands of people through our doors for services and concerts.

To get involved, email [email protected].


Concerts

PictureConcerts are all year long
St. Paul's is regarded as one of the best concert venues in the East Bay. The church has held and hosted concerts by renowned groups such as Grammy award-winning Kitka Women's Vocal Ensemble, San Francisco Choral Artists, Prometheus Symphony Orchestra, Piedmont East Bay Children's Choirs, Pacific Collegium, Volti, Chanticleer, and many others, as well as concerts and special events by St. Paul's Choir, Benjamin Bachmann, MMusic, FAGO, Director of Music.

World-class choirs from the University of Cambridge UK have enjoyed singing in the beautiful acoustics of St. Paul’s, including the choirs of Trinity College, Clare College, Gonville & Caius College, Jesus College, and St. Catherine’s School Girls Choir.
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See our full Concert schedule here.



Gifts of Music to the David Farr Music Fund

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We hope that you will consider a generous gift to the David Farr Music Fund, to support expenses to enhance the music programs of the parish, and to honor David, who brought his considerable knowledge and talent to advance the ministry of sacred music here at St. Paul’s.

 Pay by credit or debit card here​ (click the GIVE box, scroll down to "Give to David Farr Music Fund"), drop your check in the plate at service, mail it to the church office.


at St. Paul's, All Are welcome.

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  • Home
  • Worship
    • Lent & Easter 2025
    • Compline
    • Evensong
    • Stations of the Cross
    • Confirmation
    • Baptism
    • Worship Ministries
  • Music
    • Concerts
    • St. Paul's Austin Organ
  • Ministries
    • Children & Youth
    • Food Pantry
    • Guns to Gardens
    • Social Justice
    • Environmental Stewardship >
      • Growing Milkweed
    • Loaves & Fishes
    • Oasis
  • Resources
    • Newsletter
    • History Book
    • Concert Venue
    • Weddings
    • Streamed Services >
      • Daily Messages
    • Community
    • Readings & Rota
    • Calendar
    • Downloads
  • About
    • Staff
    • Vestry
    • History
  • Contact
  • GIVE
    • Narrative Budget
    • Giving FAQs
    • Legacy Society