The Sanctuary Choir is comprised of mostly volunteer singers, incorporating eight Choral Scholars from local universities. The choir leads congregational singing and provides special music at the 11:00 am worship service each Sunday, as well as special services throughout the year.

The Sanctuary Choir draws on a rich tradition of sacred music, from familiar, American church standards, to classics of the English cathedral repertoire, to contemporary anthems. Anglican psalm chant is also a strong tradition in this ensemble and in our worship. 

In 2024, the choir toured in England, with residencies at Canterbury Cathedral and St. Albans Cathedral.

Rehearsals
Wednesdays, 6:30–8:30 pm

Interested in joining the Sanctuary Choir? Contact Jordan Smith: jordan@ststephenpresbyterian.com

The handbell ensemble at St. Stephen is comprised of approximately 16 ringers who ring one to two times per month. Ability to read music is required for this ensemble. The handbell ensemble rings on 5 octaves of Schulmerich bells and 5 octaves of Malmark chimes.

The handbell ensemble is named after Swithunus who was an Anglo-Saxon bishop of Winchester and patron saint of Winchester Cathedral. The British weather lore proverb of St. Swithun is that if it rains on St. Swithun’s day (July 15), it will rain for 40 days.

Rehearsals
Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 pm

Interested in joining the handbell ensemble? Contact Jordan Smith:
jordan@ststephenpresbyterian.com

The Children’s Choir at St. Stephen is a great way to get your child involved! Children pre-K through 5th grade are welcome to join. This 45-minute rehearsal includes rehearsing songs to be sung in worship, playing instruments, and a snack. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to learn how to work together with others to make a joyful noise!

Rehearsals
Wednesdays (during the school year) at 5:30 pm

Interested in having your child join the Children’s Choir? Contact Marcie Duplantis, Director of Christian Formation and Children’s Choir Director: marcie@ststephenpresbyterian.com

4 manuals | 100 ranks | 6,021 pipes

The Sanctuary Organ at St. Stephen recently underwent a major upgrade in a project that spanned from planning in 2019 to completion in 2025. This project consisted of a new 4 manual console and the addition of a large Chancel Swell division. Quimby Pipe Organs completed this project, with Dan Garland serving as consultant. This project was made possible by many donors who generously pledge to a capital campaign, with the lead gift coming from the estate of Mark Scott.

Originally built by M. P. Möller in 1970, the organ consisted of 55 ranks, with many stops prepared for planned additions. In 1976, Möller returned to install a 6-rank chancel organ, the Trompette en Chamade, and 32’ Contra Bombarde. The organ was extensively rebuilt and rescaled in 1993 by Dan Garland. The project included major additions and re-voicing, console updates, and a new façade.