An Integral Part of the Worship Experience
Consisting of 40 singers, the Choir at St. John's is an integral part of the worship experience, singing every Sunday in the regular services, and also for Carol Services, Evensongs as well as Holy Day services.
The Cathedral Choir is comprised of auditioned singers, many of whom are also accomplished instrumentalists. Adding to the Cathedral music department are principals from the Jacksonville Symphony, along with other professional players in the area. Experienced singers may arrange an audition appointment (904) 632-9104 X14.
Some of the world's most distinguished organ and choral professionals have been invited to play recitals at St. John's on the 63-rank Austin Pipe Organ. The roster includes Simon Preston (formerly Westminster Abbey), John Scott (St. Paul's Cathedral, London, now at New York's St. Thomas Church), Marvin Mills, Thomas Murray, Judith Hancock (St. Thomas, NYC), Christopher Herrick ( Hyperion recording artist), Wilma Jensen, Marilyn Keiser, Frederick Swann (formerly at Crystal Cathedral, CA and Riverside Church, NYC), Thomas Trotter (England), Christopher Deamley (St. Paul's Cathedral, London), David Briggs (Gloucester Cathedral, England), Richard Tanner (Blackburn Cathedral, England) and Frederick Hohman(Midnight Pipes and Pro Organo). Additionally, composers such as Andrew Clarke and Byron Adams have been commissioned to create works for St. John's.
Look for future CDs of the Choir in performance, to be produced by Rob Thomas and Doug Thompson.