I will sing with the spirit, and with the understanding also. ~ I Corinthians 14:15
Music is an integral part of our worship life at St. Paul's. Parishioners of all ages actively participate in our ministry of music as members of our choirs, as instrumentalists, and in our vibrant congregational singing. Our choirs, including boys and girls from The St. Paul’s Choir School, may be heard on feast days and weekly at the Sunday 10am Holy Eucharist, accompanied by our 1929 Skinner organ. Major works are often offered within the context of this Sunday 10am Holy Eucharist, including choral masses and requiems.
Link to Choral Music List

5pm Saturday Choral Evensong Series Drawing on elements of the monastic offices of Vespers and Compline, the beautiful and uniquely Anglican service of Choral Evensong (sung Evening prayer) is centered on prayer, psalms, and Scripture readings. In addition to Choral Evensong, this series includes occasional seasonal services and concerts.
Link to Saturday Choral Evensong Series

The Choirs of St. Paul’s
The Chancel Choir (Teenagers & Adults) The Chancel Choir, a mixed volunteer choir with section leaders, sings a diverse repertoire ranging from chant, Renaissance and Baroque motets to Anglican anthems and newly composed sacred works. The Chancel Choir enriches the liturgy of the 10am Sunday Holy Eucharist, Saturday Choral Evensong, and various additional liturgies including Christmas Eve and the services of Holy Week (September through May).
Rehearsals on Thursdays, 7 - 9pm

The St. Cecilia Choir (may include Grades K - 2) Weekly half-hour rehearsals help children find their natural singing voice and lay the groundwork for a life-long appreciation of music. The St. Cecilia Choir joins in singing with the full choir (St. Nicolas, Choristers, and Chancel Choir) at the 10am Sunday Holy Eucharist several times throughout the choir season, and also sings at the Christmas Pageant and on Easter Day.
Rehearsals on Tuesdays, 3:30 – 4pm

The St. Nicolas Choir (may include Grades 1 - 8) Weekly forty-minute rehearsals prepare singers for entry into the Choristers including further development of vocal skills, ear training and introduction to reading of musical notation. Boys and girls in grades 1 and 2 may join as invited; new singers in grades 3 – 8 begin in The St. Nicolas Choir. The St. Nicolas Choir joins in singing with the full choir (St. Cecilia, Choristers, and Chancel Choir) at the 10am Sunday Holy Eucharist several times throughout the choir season, with the Choristers for the family Ash Wednesday and Good Friday services, and also sings at the Christmas Pageant and on Easter Day.
Rehearsals on Tuesdays, 4:10pm - 4:50pm

The St. Paul's Choristers (may include Grades 2 - 8) Through the structured program of the Royal School of Music (RSCM) training program, Choristers develop advanced vocal skills, musical understanding (theory and sight-singing), and knowledge of repertoire. Regular singing opportunities include the 10am Holy Eucharist and the Saturday Choral Evensong Series. Each season includes opportunities to work with special guest conductors and to attend the RSCM summer courses.

Choristers in Track 2 rehearse twice weekly:
Choose Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm OR Wednesdays, 3:45-4:45pm;
All attend Thursdays: 5:30-6:30pm Rehearsal; 6:30-7pm Dinner; 7-7:30pm Rehearsal with Chancel Choir.
RSCM Card Time begins one-half hour preceding Tuesday & Wednesday rehearsal. Attend one weekly.
Choristers in 6th grade or higher and holding RSCM dark blue ribbon may choose Track 1 in which they rehearse on Thursdays only, staying for entire rehearsal with Chancel Choir and singing weekly at 10am Holy Eucharist.

Link to St. Paul’s Choir School

The Parish Summer Choir The Parish Summer Choir welcomes all teenagers, adults, and returning Choristers to join the choir. Come for one, a few, or every Sunday. The choir rehearses at 9am on Sundays to prepare for the 10am Holy Eucharist

Join the Choir!
For further information about joining the choirs of Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, contact our Director of Music, Dr. Susan Jane Matthews, at smatthews@stpaulsburlingame.org or at (650) 348-4811x16.Membership at St. Paul’s is not required to sing in the choirs at Saint Paul’s.