Music at St. Paul's - Des Peres, Missouri

Music at St. Paul's - Des Peres, Missouri This annual series of musical events features guest ensembles and artists who, through words and music, proclaim the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ Paul’s.

Music at St. Paul’s is a vital, self-sustaining component of the music ministry at St. Currently in its twenty-ninth season, this annual series of special services and musical events brings to St. Paul’s guest ensembles and artists who, through words and music, proclaim the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. This music series benefits the members of St. Paul’s and serves as an outreach to the Greate

r St. Louis community. In addition, Music at St. Paul’s sponsors the music for some of the festival services in the regular worship life of St. Paul’s congregation and provides enrichment for the overall music ministry of our parish. Our church pipe organ was built for St. Paul's by the Ott Organ Company of St. Louis. It is one of the largest tracker (completely mechanical) action organs in the area. The pipework was made in Goettingen, Germany. The organ has 33 ranks (sets) of pipes. The full completed organ has 1795 pipes controlled by 27 stops. The organ is 27 feet tall, 18 feet wide and 4 feet deep. It is constructed of American red oak. The manual keys are made of African rosewood.

03/28/2026

Please join us in worship as Music at St. Paul's and the American Kantorei present the 1725 version of Johann Sebastian Bach's St. John Passion.

Bach's monumental setting brings the Passion narrative from John's Gospel into sharp focus as we journey through Holy Week. This version features movements added and altered by Bach himself. Soloists, choir, and instrumentalists will be featured.

View Kantor Gerhardt discussing the St. John Passion and the impact of the work at youtube.com/shorts/pQfX8iy1E7o

The evening of sacred music is complimentary, with a freewill offering, and is open to the public. Find parking information at bit.ly/StP-Parking2026

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Join us tonight!
03/08/2026

Join us tonight!

Music at St. Paul’s welcomes you to an evening with the Valparaiso University Chorale and Chamber Orchestra during the ensemble’s March tour.

The program brings together inspirational works by J. S. Bach, Felix Mendelssohn, Emma Lou Diemer, Palestrina, Philip Stopford, and Eric Whitacre. Highlights include two works for choir and orchestra — Bach’s 𝘋𝘦𝘳 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘯 𝘶𝘯𝘴, BWV 196, and Whitacre’s 𝘍𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘏𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘸 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘴. Valparaiso’s ensemble is led by Dr. Marin Jacobson and Dr. Diego Piedra, with Szu‑Ping Chang Wong serving as collaborative pianist.

The event is complimentary, with a freewill offering, and is open to the public.

Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
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01/24/2026

Due to forecasted severe winter weather and travel conditions, Bach Cantata Vespers with the American Kantorei, originally scheduled for Sunday, January 25, has been rescheduled to Sunday, February 1, at 7:00 p.m.

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Lessons and Carols is one week away! We hope you can join us.
12/07/2025

Lessons and Carols is one week away! We hope you can join us.

By shimmering candlelight, the congregation will have opportunities to sing familiar Christmas hymns and carols of the season, with scripture readings and musical offerings by the choirs and instrumentalists of St. Paul’s.

Come away from the noise, the hectic pace, and the pressures of the season, and be refreshed and renewed by the message of the heavenly angels: The Savior, Jesus Christ, was born for you.

Please join us and invite your family and friends. A cookie and punch reception will follow. Complimentary with a freewill offering.

Service of Lessons and Carols
Saturday, December 13 at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 14 at 4:00 p.m.

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10/17/2025

Music at St. Paul's cordially invites you to Cantata Vespers with the American Kantorei chorus and orchestra.

The service of Evening Prayer will feature music from Cantatas 38 and 86, as well as the Mass in G Minor, BWV 235, by Johann Sebastian Bach.

The Kantorei, under the directorship of Dr. Maurice Boyer, specializes in the performance of J. S. Bach’s sacred choral works in the original German and Latin, accompanied by orchestra.

The event is complimentary, with a freewill offering, and open to congregation members, family and friends, and the public.

Sunday, October 19 | 3:00 p.m.
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09/28/2025

Music at St. Paul's is pleased to present Choral Vespers for the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels as the first musical offering of its 34th season.

The service of Vespers (Evening Prayer) will be adorned with the appointed readings, choral and orchestral music, as well as hymns appropriate for the day. Join us as we give our thanks to God that He sends these messengers to proclaim His Gospel.

The event is complimentary and open to congregation members, family and friends, and the public.

Sunday, September 28 • 4:00 p.m.
Music at St. Paul's Season Debut
Parking: bit.ly/StPauls-Map

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Music at St. Paul's is pleased to announce its 34th season, debuting this Fall. Mark your calendars now for these specia...
07/23/2025

Music at St. Paul's is pleased to announce its 34th season, debuting this Fall. Mark your calendars now for these special musical events which are complementary and open to all. Invite your family and friends. We hope you can join us!

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