See what's in store for the 2025-2026 season!
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 7:00pm
VOCES8
Known as one of the world's most visible ensembles, this internationally acclaimed British octet is revered for their impeccable blend and genre-spanning versatility, from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary choral masterpieces. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we host their only Connecticut performance in the American leg of their world tour this year. $35 general admission / $45 & $55 premium. Tickets available online here.
Friday, October 24, 6:00/7:00pm
PIPESCREAMS!
Hosted by the Greater Hartford Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, PipeScreams is an absurdist and theatrical Halloween organ concert featuring costumed performers, special effects, and musical hauntings which are age-appriate for the whole family. This specatcle draws large crowds every yer and features orgainists of all ages in the community. Thost stories and seasonal treats around the bonfire begin at 6:00pm, followed by an organ concert beginning at 7:00pm in a fully-decorated sancturary, which is approximately one hour in duration. Free admission.
Sunday, November 23, 7:00pm
Theoretta & the Dissonants
Join us for the premier of a new musical, featuring the children of St. James's. This hilarious, pun-laden quest begins in the ant colony governed by the Consonants, who enforce the proper rules for music-making until two hopeful recruits shake up the tonal foundation and learn that there's much more to music than what meets the antennae. Inspired by Sesame Street, Schoolhouse Rock and Gradus Ad Parnassum (an 18th century treatise on counterpoint), come see this hysterical, educational spectacle. Free admission.
Sunday, December 14, 5:00pm
O Radiant Dawn, Christmas Concert
For our special seasonal music offering this year, the music ministry of St. James's presents selections from Bach's Cantata No. 62 Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland, accompanied by instrumental ensemble. This Baroque masterpiece, composed in 1724, encapsulates some of Bach's most vivid and evocative contrapuntal textures in the setting of a hymn by Martin Luther. The program will also feature works by James MacMillan, Dietrich Buxtehude, Cecilia McDowell, Rosephanye Powell, and others. Free admission.
Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 24 5:00/10:00pm
Join us for one of the most magical services of the year! At 5:00pm, the youth of the parish present a Christmas Pageant, featuring singing of beloved Christmas carols. At 10:00pm, the adult choir joins us for a more intimate, late-night service which begins with an extended musical prelude at 9:30pm. All are welcome to these special services that celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Sunday, February 8, 2026 7:00pm
Let There Be Light
In a unique re-imagining of the Genesis story, this musical event is a collaboration between the Adult Choir of St. James's and award-winning digital artist Ryan Glista, with each of the seven days of creation expressed in musical works accompanied by corresponding animated light projections on the ceiling of the sanctuary. Come see this original, immersive auditory/visual experience which celebrates the luminous creation in may forms, at a time of year when lught is scarce. Freewill donation. This program is partially funded by a generous grant from the Hartford Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.
Sunday, February 15, 5:00pm
Choral Evensong with St. John's *
The St. James's Adult Choir joins forces with the adult choir of St. John's Episcopal Church in West Hartford, led by Nick Cappozzoli to present a service of Evensong, with choral and organ works for the season of Epiphany. Choral Evensong is a beautiful, meditative service rooted in the centuries-old tradition of the Anglican Church, led almost entirely by choral music. * Offsite location: St. John's Episcopal Church (679 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford).
Sunday, April 5, 9:30/10:00am
Easter
This festive service will include all the music ensembles (Adult Choir, Choristers, and Children's Choir) presenting large-scale traditional and modern choral works in collaboration with a professional instrumental ensemble. The service begins with an extended musical prelude at 9:30am and is followed by an Easter egg hunt as well as food/drink for the whole community in the beautiful gardens surrounding the sanctuary.
Saturday, May 2, 6:00pm
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, held in the Parish Hall, is a fundraiser in celebration of the music ministry of St. James's and the beloved extended community it serves. All ages are invited to join in a celebration of good food and fun music. Tickets are $40.
Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 9:30/10:00am
Pentecost Jazz Mass
A tradition at St. James's, this festive Pentecost service will feature jazz music provided by our choirs and instrumentalists as we celebrate the presence of the Holy Spirit among us. Don't miss this joyous worship experience!
Sunday, May 31, 5:00pm
Collaborative Chorister Evensong *
This traditional Anglican service at Trinity College 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), Christ Church (Newington), Chorus Angelicus (Torrington), St. Paul's (Norwalk), and Trinity-on-the-Green (New Haven). * Offsite location: Trinity College Chapel (300 Summit Street, Hartford).