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“Around the World in 80 Minutes” Organ Concert
Date: Sunday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Church Sanctuary
Parking: Complimentary shuttle, see below
Music at St. Paul's cordially invites you to experience Around the World in 80 Minutes, a fast-moving live organ and multimedia concert, on Sunday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Jeannine Jordan, organist, and David Jordan, media artist, will present a creative combination of both sight and sound. Live camera projection on a screen in the chancel will give a close-up view of Dr. Jordan performing a unique global organ repertoire on St. Paul's pipe organ, paired with spectacular visuals from around the world.
The concert is complimentary with a freewill offering. Refreshments and a reception will follow the concert.
A video trailer of the event can be viewed here.
free parking shuttle for Around the World Concert
- St Paul's has handicapped and visitor parking near the church doors, and a large parking lot to the north.
- Across the street is the Edward Jones parking garage, from which we will run complimentary garage-to-door shuttles for the concert.
- Our church is next to Des Peres Park, where additional parking is available.
- Stars on the map show parking areas.
St. Paul's Music Ministers on air
Dr. Mark Bender and Matt Gerhart from St. Paul's visited the KFUO 850AM studios in December of 2019, as guests on the Coffee Hour show, with hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth. They discussed the meaningfulness of the choral selections for our Christmas music event, and the Bible passages and liturgy behind them.
Listen to the KFUO broadcast here
"Uplifting Voices" CHildren's Choir
Practices: Wednesdays, 7:15-8:00 p.m.
Contact: Sara Lehmann by email
All second to eighth grade youth are invited to share the gift of music and God’s Word with St. Paul’s homebound members.
The youth will be ministering to people that need to have their spirits lifted, their faith strengthened, and hope and joy in the Lord restored.
Rehearsals for Uplifting Voices continue on Wednesdays evenings; please meet in the parkside narthex (east).
2019-2020 music at st. Paul's
Music at St. Paul's is a vital, self-sustaining component of our congregation's music ministry. Currently in its 28th season, this annual series of special services and musical events brings to St. Paul's guest ensembles and artists who, through words and music, proclaim the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. This music series benefits the members of St. Paul's and serves as an outreach to the greater St. Louis community and beyond. In addition, Music at St. Paul's sponsors the music for some of the festival services in our congregation's regular worship life and provides enrichment for the overall music ministry of our parish.
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Downloadable 2019-2020 Season Poster here
Offerings during this season include:
- SEPTEMBER: HYMN FESTIVAL
Mr. Jacob Weber, guest organist
Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. - OCTOBER: WINDSBACHER KNABENCHOR (BOYS' CHOIR)
Windsbach, Germany Martin Lehmann, conductor
Monday, October 28, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. - NOVEMBER: AMERICAN KANTOREI
Dr. Maurice Boyer, director
Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. - DECEMBER: ANNUAL SERVICE OF SACRED MUSIC FOR THE TIME OF CHRISTMAS
Choirs & orchestra
Saturday, December 7, 5:00 p.m.Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. - FEBRUARY: AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 MINUTES
Multi-media presentation
Dr. Jeannine Jordan, organist; David Jordan, media artist
Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. - MAY: THE FESTIVAL OF THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD
St. Paul’s Adult Choir and Orchestra
Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Divine Service
music opportunities 2019-2020
Music serves a vital role in the worship life of St. Paul's. A number of opportunities are provided for people to use their talents in proclaiming the Gospel through music. Prayerfully consider serving this season in one or more of the following music ensembles
For more information, contact St. Paul's Minister of Music, Mark Bender, or Assistant Minister of Music, Matt Gerhardt, or those listed as directors below: Worship Team Director, Whitney Wade, and Handbells Director, Carol Petering.
Adult Choir Director: Mark Bender
- Men and women, high school to adult
- Traditional, liturgical music, from simple unison to more complex literature
- Rehearsals: Music Room, Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m., late August through May
- First Rehearsal: Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Men’s Choir Director: Matt Gerhardt
- Men, high school to adult
- Sings several times each year
- Rehearsals: two or three weeks before singing; contact the director for dates and times
Women’s Choir Director: Matt Gerhardt
- Women, high school to adult
- Sings several times each year
- Rehearsals: two or three weeks before singing; contact the director for dates and times
Adult Handbell Choir Director: Carol Petering
- Men and women, high school to adult
- Some prior music reading ability required
- Rehearsals: Church balcony, Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m., late August through May
Women’s Handbell Choir Director: Carol Petering
- Adult women
- Some prior music reading ability required
- Rehearsals: Church balcony, Thursdays, 3:00-4:30 p.m., late August through May
Instrumentalists Director: Mark Bender
- Experienced instrumentalists, high school to adult
- Brass, percussion, strings, woodwind
- Rehearsals: Scheduled as needed
Worship Team Director: Whitney Wade
- Participate in our Living Stone service on Sunday mornings at 10:45am
- Experienced instrumentalists & singers, high school to adult
- Guitars, drums, bass, horns, strings, keyboards, woodwinds, and voices