Music
In Excelsis Concert Series
Upcoming Events
Stephen Tharp, Organ Recital | Friday, September 27 at 7:30pm in the Nave. Recognized as one of the greatest concert organists of our age, his performance at St. George's will showcase our organ, Buzard Opus 48, demonstrating the instrument's full might and broad range of colors.
Next Choral Evensong | Sunday, September 15 at 5:00pm in the Nave
Next Compline | Wednesday, September 18 at 9:15pm in the Nave
In Excelsis Concerts are free, non-ticketed, and open to the public. Thanks to our generous donors each season, we share our offerings to the community free of charge and welcome additional donations at the door. We advise you to arrive early for big events, including the VOCES8 concert.
St. George's Choirs
St. George's Choir is our adult ensemble that leads traditional Sunday services in the Nave, as well as choral evensongs, special services, and concerts throughout the year. The choir is comprised of both professional singers and dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to bring high-quality music and leadership to the worship experience at St. George’s.
The Choristers of St. George's (grades 3-12) use the curriculum from the Royal School of Church Music and learn music in a friendly community environment. Choristers sing regularly during Sunday morning services, choral evensong, and special concerts with our adult choir. They also participate with the adults in choral residencies. Click here for Chorister Registration for 2024-25.
St. Dunstan's Choir (grades 1-2) is for our youngest singers, and it gives children an education in singing technique, basic music theory, and the role that music has in the larger context of worship. St. Dunstan’s prepares students to sing with the Choristers of St. George’s when they reach 3rd grade. Click here for St. Dunstan's Choir Registration for 2024-25.
For more information about any of our choirs, please contact Dr. Woosug Kang at 615-385-2150 x 254 or woosug.kang@stgeorgesnashville.org.
Music at The Table
While traditional worship shows God’s transcendence and majesty, our modern service called The Table demonstrates God as our friend and shepherd. Music at The Table is led by Becca Jordan and other musicians, who lead the congregation in singing both traditional hymns as well modern songs. This service, which is filled with elements of our Anglican tradition, offers a special way for those new to the faith to experience worship at St. George's.
Commitment to Tradition
Educating a New Generation of Church Musicians
2024-25 AGO Organ Scholar | St. George's and the American Guild of Organists (AGO) are pleased to announce the 2024-25 Pogorzelski-Yankee Organ Scholar, Kateri Andress. Read the press release here.
Choral Scholar | Each year, we audition young singers from area universities in order to award a scholarship for one student. The choral scholar then becomes a vital part of our choir, studying the Anglican music tradition alongside staff and volunteer singers for the school year.
Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) | The Choristers of St. George's are deeply engaged with the RSCM curriculm, which provides an advanced course of study of music and liturgy. At the end of each school year, the choristers test their knowledge and skills, receiving awards to celebrate their advancement.
Canterbury Residency
The following testomial is excerpted from The Shield published in December 2023.
The Choir & Choristers of St. George’s were invited to serve as Choir-in-Residence at Canterbury Cathedral, seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the worldwide Anglican church. In addition to the work of leading daily evensong and Sunday services, we participated in special excursions which included Dover Castle, Leeds Castle, Windsor Castle, and the Historic Dockyard Chatham.
Being able to wake up to the cathedral outside our window, hear the bells practiced in the afternoon, and returning to the hushed grounds every night felt sacred in and of itself. We feel blessed to have made a spiritual pilgrimage together to Canterbury Cathedral—much as others did while we were there, and countless others did before us.
— Claudia & Don Padfield
Featured Articles
Kateri Andress Named 2024-25 Pogorzelski-Yankee Organ Scholar with the American Guild of Organists (March 2024) | Press Release
Abraham Wallace Named 2023-24 AAM Organ Scholar (April 2023) | Press Release
Cover Feature on Buzard Opus 48 (December 2023) | The American Organist
Going Forward with Choristers (September 2021) | The Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians.