“…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
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 day | For 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