Music
St. Columba’s is a warm, welcoming place where music is an integral part of both worship and community life. The church’s long tradition of musical excellence is continued in our four singing choirs, handbell ensembles for youth and adults, and chamber orchestra. In addition, concerts offering a variety of organ, choral and instrumental programs are offered throughout the year. We encourage each of you to engage with us in our community of music makers by singing or ringing with one of our choirs, or attending a concert in our worship space. All are welcome!
Celebrating 25 years with Diane Heath!
We're celebrating 25 wonderful years with our assistant director of music, Diane Heath, with an organ recital video which includes works by some of her favorite composers.
Over the past 25 years, Diane has shared music in Great Hall services, coordinated concerts and special events, directed the Boy Choir, Gallery Choir, and handbell ensembles, taught sight singing classes, performed countless organ and piano pieces, and helped keep our music program organized and vital. The video honoring her work and dedication to St. Columba's celebrates our ongoing partnership with Diane, and are excited for the years to come!
Music Playlist
St. Columba’s is a warm, welcoming place where music is an integral part of both worship and community life. To listen to selections of our past musical events, including selections from our choirs, concerts, music rehearsals and more, view our music playlist.
Read More »Adult Choirs
St. Columba's is a warm, welcoming place where music is an integral part of both worship and community life. The church's long tradition of musical excellence is continued in our four singing choirs, handbell ensembles for youth and adults, and chamber orchestra. In addition, concerts offering a variety of organ, choral, and instrumental programs are offered throughout the year. …
Read More »Chamber Orchestra
For adults and experienced young instrumentalists, the St. Columba's Chamber Orchestra is on hiatus until they can safely gather for rehearsals. For more information, contact Peter Clamp.
Children & Youth Choirs
Register here for any of our children and youth choirs.
Primary Choir, our choir for children in Kindergarten through second grade, works on songs and anthems to share in church, but their main focus is on learning and enjoying music together. The group rehearses in person or on Zoom Wednesdays 4:00-4:45 pm.
Children's Choir, for those in grades three through six, is a wonderfu…
Read More »The Flentrop Organ
Flentrop Orgelbouw, Zaandam, The Netherlands
St. Columba’s Flentrop organ has mechanical tracker action, two manuals and a pedal board. It was built in 1981 and expanded and revoiced in 2003.
Our Flentrop Pipe Organ's Story
Written by Carl Schwartz
The present stone church that is St. Columba's was dedicated in 1927 replacing a wooden frame church on the corner of Albemarle and…
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Director of Music Ministries
Assistant Director of Music
