Friends of Music
The mission of the Friends of Music is to enrich the life of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and the broader community through the promotion of music to the glory of God.
The beauty of holiness and the holiness of beauty ignites in us a holy adoration of God’s own splendor and glory, inspiring us to live a deeper life in Christ, a more holy communion with one another, and a greater love for the world.
The Friends of Music supports this mission by sponsoring performances by renowned ensembles and solo artists in our beautiful sacred space. In addition, it empowers the St. Mark’s Choir to perform sacred choral masterworks which exceed the normal bounds of the St. Mark’s rich liturgical life.
The Friends of Music supports the Music Ministry in many ways:
- It assists the Director of Music Ministry in the planning of an annual schedule of events by building a community of support that works as a mutual ministry.
- It works in collaboration with the St. Mark’s staff to promote, prepare, and execute events, including receptions.
- It solicits financial donations to support events that exceed the normal operating budget of the Parish.
How can I be a Friend of Music?
Volunteer to help host special events – ticket desk, ushering, back-of-house, refreshment stand, etc.
Consider supporting the Friends of Music above and beyond your pledge to the Parish. Gifts to the Friends of Music at St. Mark’s will allow us to do more. Donors are acknowledged in the printed programs of events sponsored by the Friends. Give here.
Your support and assistance, in whatever form, is be profoundly appreciated.
How do I let someone know that can help?
94: Seven Trumpeters
Friends of Music 2025 - 2026 Season
OCTOBER 4, SATURDAY, 6PM. Choir Cabaret Benefit: Music of George Gershwin
Special ticket price: $100 per person – this is our only fund-raising event for the year (all other events are supported by a combination of ticket sales and donor contributions).
NOVEMBER 2, SUNDAY, 5PM A Service of Evensong for All Saints & All Souls
DECEMBER 14, SUNDAY, 5PM A Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
FEBRUARY 28, SATURDAY, 6PM St. Mark’s soloists in concert – “Melodies & Madrigals”
MARCH 15, SUNDAY, 5PM A Service of Evensong for Lent
APRIL 18, SUNDAY, 5PM Master Organ Recital: Frédéric Blanc
MAY 15, FRIDAY, 7:00PM The Jeff Franzel Trio
Ticket Information
Evensong services on November 2 and March 15, and the December 14 Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, are liturgical events and free to all (no tickets are required). Tickets for Concerts and Recitals are $30 in advance ($35 at the door), students $10, except the October 4, Gershwin Cabaret. A reception hosted by Friends of Music is an integral part of all services and concerts. Tickets are available online and through the church office approximately two months in advance of each event.
Please note: Programs are subject to change