
MUSIC AT ALL SAINTS
The marriage of music and liturgy at All Saints dates back to the church's early years when All Saints rented an organ--for $10--each season, and paid $1 to have it shipped from Philadelphia. In the 20th century, inspired by the late Dr. Lee Hastings Bristol, Jr., then President of the Westminster Choir College, All Saints' developed a small but magnificent music program that thrives to this day. In 1973, he was also "instrumental" in our obtaining the 2-manual, 13-stop, Casavant Tracker organ that required restoration after Superstorm Sandy.
Our four-part choir, which is an integral part of 10:15 Sunday service, is often supplemented by string quartets or brass at festival services.
Most recently, thanks to a generous challenge gift and the enthusiastic response of the parish, All Saints has acquired a new 7.5-foot Yamaha S7x concert grand piano. It will replace the 40-year-old instrument that never fully recovered from damage caused by Superstorm Sandy. We are grateful for the commitment of so many parish and community members to our music program.
