See what's in store for the 2024-2025 season!
October 20, 2024, 4:00pm
CONCORA Singers
The Connecticut Choral Artists return to St. James's for a fall concert featuring Bach Cantatas: Town Council Elections on Sunday, October 20 beginning at 4pm. Tickets are $30-$40, free admission for students. For more information or for tickets go to: https://www.concora.org/
October 25, 6:00/7:00pm
PIPESCREAMS!
Hosted by the Greater Hartford Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and now in its 33rd year, PipeScreams is a raucous, theatrical, Halloween organ
program that is fun for the whole community. Featuring costumed performers, special effects, and musical hauntings, this spectacle draws large crowds every
year and features organists of all ages from the Greater Hartford AGO community. Ghost stories and seasonal treats around the bonfire begin at 6:00pm, hosted by Chion Wolf (of NPR/CT-Public’s Audacious with Chion Wolf); organ concert begins at 7:00pm and is approximately one hour in length. Free admission.
Sunday, November 20, 5:00pm
"Storytime" Intergenerational Concert Event
This is a first-of-its-kind, intergenerational music event that will connect the timeless wisdom of beloved children’s books (Frog and Toad, Miss Rumphius, The Rainbow Fish, The Bad Seed, Goodnight Moon, etc.) with choral works by Jake Runestad, Jonathan Dove, David Hurd, etc. and theological reflections for children and adults of all ages as we honor the child that lives within us all. Come join us for this unique event - and yes, you are encouraged to bring your baby blanket and teddy bear. Freewill donation.
Sunday, December 15, 5:00pm
Ave Maria, Christmas Concert
This year's Christmas concert will focus on Mary, the mother of Jesus, with choral and organ repertoire written exclusively by female composers over the centuries. Works by Abbie Betinis, Anna Lapwood, Hildegard von Bingen, Rosephanye Powell, etc. will be presented by our adult choir, choristers, and children’s choir along with instruments for this musical celebration of the season. Freewill donation.
Thursday, February 6, 2025, 7:00pm
The Yale Whiffenpoofs
Come see the world-renown Whiffenpoofs at St. James’s! Dating back to the early 1900’s, The Whiffenpoofs are the oldest collegiate a cappella ensemble and they’re still performing nearly 200 concerts worldwide each year. This beloved vocal ensemble performs a varied repertoire from old Yale melodies and jazz classics to contemporary favorites and are known for their fine musicianship in these tremendously entertaining concerts. Tickets start at $25.
Saturday, May 10, 5:30pm
Annual Choir Dinner
Join us for a fun, casual evening of choral music presented by the St. James’s Adult Choir, paired with a home-cooked meal (including optional beer/wine). This event is a fundraiser in celebration of the music ministry of St. James’s and the beloved extended community it serves. Tickets are $40.
Sunday, June 1, 5:00pm
Chorister Evensong at Trinity College, Hartford
This traditional Anglican service at Trinity College Chapel, 300 Summit Street, Hartford, will be offered as a celebration of chorister programs across the state, including the choristers of St. James’s (West Hartford), The Choir School of Hartford (Hartford), St. Paul’s (Norwalk), and Trinity-on-the-Green (New Haven). There is no admission fee.
Saturday, October 11, 7:00pm
VOCES8
Mark your calendars! The Grammy-nominated British vocal ensemble VOCES8 returns to St. James's for another much anticipated concert. The group tours globally and performs an extensive repertoire both in its a cappella concerts and in collaborations with leading orchestras. Ticket price and more information forthcoming.