“…in the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise.”
Hebrews 2:12

St. Barnabas is proud to be home to several active and vibrant music ministries, bringing so much life and joy into our worship. Please contact Music Director & Organist, Sheila Bristow, if you are interested in participating.

Contact: Sheila Bristow 

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THE PARISH CHOIR (All Voices)

The Parish Choir at St. Barnabas sings at 10 a.m. Sunday service during the academic year (Sept-June), along with other major church events and feast days such as Christmas and Holy Week services. The Parish Choir rehearses on Thursday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m., plus a Sunday warm–up at 9:15 a.m. This is a friendly group to sing with—newcomers are welcome!

2025 Summer Drop in Dates:

August 24 | SATB drop-in dayFor everyone: missing choir? Come sing in August! I’ll email music prior. 9:15 warm up rehearsal before singing together at 10 a.m. worship.


SCHOLA NOVA (Soprano and Alto Voices)

The Schola Nova treble choir sings Vespers services at St. Barnabas. This group sings primarily a cappella, chant–based repertoire. Attendance can be drop–in or regular. Rehearsal for each month’s music is required and takes place the prior Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m., plus a Sunday warm up at 4:30 p.m. before Vespers service at 6 p.m.

2025-2026 Vespers with Schola Nova Schedule:

Sept 17            Rehearsal
Sept 21            Vespers | Hildegard of Bingen, Mystic and Scholar

Oct 15             Rehearsal
Oct 19             Vespers | Teresa of Avila, Mystic and Monastic Reformer

Nov 12            Rehearsal
Nov 16            Vespers | Margaret of Scotland, Queen

Jan 14              Rehearsal
Jan 18              Vespers | Agnes and Cecilia of Rome, Martyrs

Feb 11             Rehearsal
Feb 15             Vespers | The Transfiguration

March 11        Rehearsal
March 15        Vespers | The Annunciation

April 15           Rehearsal
April 19           Vespers | Mary Magdalene, Saint 

May 13            Rehearsal
May 17            Vespers | Julian of Norwich, Mystic and Theologian