St. John’s is blessed with a small but dynamic music ministry, led by Robert L. Copeland, organist and choirmaster since 1983.

The Adult Choir, a small group of dedicated and hard-working volunteers, enriches worship at the 11:00am service from September through May. The Choir’s performance at 10:30pm on Christmas Eve makes this service an especially moving nativity celebration.

Choir practice is held at 7:30pm on Wednesday evenings in the Parish Hall where excellent rehearsal acoustics and a grand piano can be found. All are welcome and encouraged to join the choir and make a “joyful noise” unto the Lord.

The children’s music program is led by parish volunteers as the opening for the children’s Sunday school program.

The Adam Stein organ, used to lead congregational singing and accompany the choir, was built in 1905 and restored in 1983. An electronic piano located in the chancel can reproduce a variety of sounds for additional richness and diversity.

St. John’s also offers a rich and varied music program for special events throughout the year.  Guest musicians occasionally perform for holiday and Holy Day worship services and additional guest artists have included the James River Ringers and the Richmond Sacred Harp Singers.