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MUSIC
A magnificent large pipe organ built by the famed Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company is one of the keystones of great music at St. Luke's. Aeolian-Skinner was the leader of the "American Classic" movement in organ design that commanded the pipe organ world from the 1930s to the 1970s. Boston’s Symphony Hall, New York’s Philharmonic Hall and Cathedral of St. John the Divine and the Mormon Tabernacle also enjoy these great organs.

St. Luke’s organ has a total of slightly more than 3,400 pipes resulting in a "cathedral sound" rarely equaled in any church on the West Coast. In addition, the spectacular acoustics of the French Gothic building enhance a lot of our music.

As our organist Burt Weaver declares, "We have a great treasure in the St. Luke's organ that is known and respected by the musical and religious communities nationally." Burt has music degrees from West Chester University in Pennsylvania and the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. His organ teachers have been Harry Wilkinson, David Craighead, and Leo Sowerby.

St. Luke’s choir, led by Music Director Paul Brian, beautifully and adeptly sings both traditional and difficult liturgical pieces. For Easter and Christmas and other special occasions we often have an instrumental ensemble to accompany the choir.

Paul has a Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and over forty years of experience as a concert soloist, as well as singing and directing for several churches and synagogues.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Nursery and Preschool: St. Luke’s has a nursery and preschool program during the 10:00 am service. The children are cared for in the bright, spacious undercroft, which houses the weekday St. Luke’s Preschool (NOT affiliated with the church).

Elementary Ages: Our children from ages four to ten are enrolled in the children’s Atrium. Our curriculum is the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-based program that emphasizes child-centered activity and worship.

Adult Education: We have a series of Bible study classes
at various times during the year. During Lent, the rector often
conducts a lecture series on a related topic.