MUSIC at ST. luke's 2025-2026

At St. Luke’s, we believe that music can create a beautiful spiritual community. We value the rich musical history of the Anglican tradition, and also the new voices which continue to breathe life into the repertoire; each year we present an array of ancient musical treasures and beloved favorites, alongside recently composed music. Choral music is at the center of our tradition, and is supported by our beautiful 1960 Aeolian-Skinner organ. This season our music will also be enriched by many guest instrumentalists and chamber ensembles as we worship for a time in our Parish Hall. Whether you are a first-time visitor, or a long-time member, we welcome you to be a part of our musical community.

Dr. Joy-Leilani Garbutt, Director of Music

MUSIC CALendar

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September 28, 2025, Concert and Evensong

3:15pm - Cygnus Argenteus Consort

Viol consort of 5 players, featuring Marie Szuts, Tobi Szuts, David Miller, Erik Andersen, and Elisabeth Reed.


4:00pm - Evensong

Music of William Byrd and Orlando Gibbons

 

November 16, 2025, Concert and Evensong

3:15pm - Mezzo Jessalynn Levine & organist Joy-Leilani Garbutt

Women composers of the Baroque Era, featuring compositions by Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre, Francesca Caccini, and Caterina Assandra.


4:00pm - Evensong

Music of Melissa Dunphy and Kerensa Briggs


December 24, 2025, Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols

4:00pm - We invite you to join us for a beautiful evening of carols and candlelight. Choir, instrumentalists, and organ will fill your hearts with the joy and wonder of Christmas with carols both old and new.

 

March 15, 2026, Concert and Evensong

3:15pm - Organist Angela Kraft Cross

Presenting the SF premier of her new Organ Symphonie, and works from the French Romantic repertoire.


4:00pm - Evensong

Music of Stephanie Martin and Anthony Piccolo

 

May 3, 2026, Choral Morning Prayer

10:00am - The service of Morning Prayer, created in 1549 by Thomas Cranmer, is a combination of three more ancient morning services: Matins, Lauds, and Prime.

 

May 24, 2026, Concert and Evensong

3:15pm - Organist Lauma Akmene

Works by J.S. Bach, alongside compositions by Florence Price and Jeanne Demessieux.


4:00pm - Evensong

Music of Margaret Burk and Herbert Howells.


All events are free and open to the public. Parking at Old First Garage (1725 Sacramento St.) is complimentary. See a St. Luke's usher to have your ticket stamped.


Become a friend of music at st. Luke's

We invite you to become a supporter of music at St. Luke's through our Friends of Music program, co-chaired by Rob Kerman and Hayedeh Scott. All donations go directly to our music fund and will help to make possible future concerts and special choral services throughout the year. To make a donation, click on the "Giving" tab; add "Music Fund" to the memo field. If you'd like to stay informed of future music events at St. Luke's, please send a note to: office@stlukessf.org.