No Schola Nova rehearsal on February 5, nor Parish Choir rehearsal on February 6 due to winter weather!
“…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.
Sheila Bristow | sheila@stbbi.org
THE PARISH CHOIR (All Voices)
The Parish Choir at St. Barnabas sings at 10 a.m. Sunday service during the academic year, 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 Spring/Early Summer Schedule:
Wed, March 5 | 7 PM Ash Wednesday service
Sun, April 13 | Palm Sunday; 6 PM Tenebrae service
Thurs, April 17 | Maundy Thursday
Fri, April 18 | Good Friday
Sat, April 19 | Easter Vigil
Sun, April 20 | Easter Sunday (two choral services)
Thurs, April 24 | no rehearsal
Sun, April 27 | choir off
Sat, May 17 | 2 PM Parish Hall concert: sopranos Ellaina Lewis & Cassandra Willock
Thurs, June 5 | final choir rehearsal
Sun, Jun 8 | Pentecost; final choir Sunday (and Rev. Karen’s final Sunday)
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 p.m. before Vespers service at 6 p.m.
2025 Spring Schedule:
Save the dates!
January 12
February 9
March 9
May 11 (Mother’s Day celebration!)