Music

St. John's has a rich musical tradition, led by our music and choir director Scot Crandal, our organist Fred Beal, and enhanced by our wonderful artists in residence and our remarkable choir. 

Larger musical events in recent years have included a Beatles Mass, a Queen Mass, a full production of Jesus Christ Superstar, various concert masses by Mozart, Haydn, and Bach, and an original musical, The Voice of One, a story of St John the Baptist. The annual Sing-along Messiah is also an anticipated community event.    

Artists in Residence

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    Jocelyn Claire Thomas, Soprano

    Jocelyn has appeared with Portland Opera, Eugene Opera, Orpheus PDX, Opera Bend, Cascadia Chamber Opera, and Portland Concert Opera, and others too numerous to list. She teaches voice, piano and flute as well.

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    Lindsey Rae Johnson, Alto

    Lindsey has performed with Portland Opera, Ping & Woof Opera, Renegade Opera, Queer Opera, Portland SummerFest, to name just a few, and around the US and in Europe.

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    Doug Bom, Tenor

    In addition to singing with St. John's Episcopal choir, Doug has performed with Gay Mens Chorus of Los Angeles, Portland Gay Mens Chorus, Cascade (a sub-group of PGMC), Portand Opera in the Park, and Portland Queer Arts. Doug grew up in Oregon. Doug has worked as an IT Analyst with Providence since moving to Portland in 2004.

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    Zachary Lenox, Baritone

    Zachary has appeared with Portland Opera, Eugene Opera, Orpheus PDX, Tacoma Opera,Cascadia Chamber Opera, Portland Chamber Orchestra, Portland Concert Opera, and in his signature role as John the Baptist in the musical, The Voice of One.

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Our Choir

Made up of about 25 members, leading in congregational worship and performing a variety of choral pieces, ranging from classical works to spirituals. Trumpeters, flautists, vocalists, percussionists, and other musicians provide additional worship music. Find out about joining our choir here:

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Our Organ

St. John’s has a beautiful Flentrop Organ, which was originally installed in 1972 and has since been updated in 2000, 2017 and in 2022, when our Diocese's only Trompette-en-Chamade (wall trumpets!) were installed. Our instrument is one of the most beautiful of its kind in the entire state.  

Get Involved

We’d love to have you involved. There are lots of opportunities to join us. If you’d like to learn more, send us an email today.

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