Music at Saint Andrew's
The story goes that a number of decades ago at Saint Andrew's, in order to balance the parish's budget, it was suggested that the music department might downsize a little. The parish responded by increasing support and funds for music at Saint Andrew's. It was that important then, and it is that important now. Because of the generosity of donors, Saint Andrew's is a place where music and musicians and audiences flourish and enrich one another.
Led by Organist and Choirmaster Peter J. Luley, Saint Andrew’s Choir makes music every Sunday and at special mid-week services such as Evensong. Evensong at Saint Andrew’s has become a popular musical venue for the larger audience of Pittsburgh music-lovers because it showcases a wide range of sacred music and exceptional musicians from around Pittsburgh. The annual All Saints Music Festival features guests soloists and conductors as well as the professional small orchestra, The Pittsburgh Festival Orchestra.
The Friends of Music at Saint Andrew’s also host special performances, such as resident composer Ayo Oluranti’s new work Ten Thousand Times Ten Thousand and a visit from the Men and Boys’ Choir of Hereford Cathedral in England. The Friends of Music have also sponsored musical fund-raisers such as the English Pub Night and Cabaret.
Finally, during the main Sunday service, Saint Andrew's offers families with children ages four and up a curriculum of music understanding and expression focusing in particular on Anglican liturgical music, seasons, and history.
Would you like to know more about our music programming? We would love for you to join us. Send us a note, below!
Led by Organist and Choirmaster Peter J. Luley, Saint Andrew’s Choir makes music every Sunday and at special mid-week services such as Evensong. Evensong at Saint Andrew’s has become a popular musical venue for the larger audience of Pittsburgh music-lovers because it showcases a wide range of sacred music and exceptional musicians from around Pittsburgh. The annual All Saints Music Festival features guests soloists and conductors as well as the professional small orchestra, The Pittsburgh Festival Orchestra.
The Friends of Music at Saint Andrew’s also host special performances, such as resident composer Ayo Oluranti’s new work Ten Thousand Times Ten Thousand and a visit from the Men and Boys’ Choir of Hereford Cathedral in England. The Friends of Music have also sponsored musical fund-raisers such as the English Pub Night and Cabaret.
Finally, during the main Sunday service, Saint Andrew's offers families with children ages four and up a curriculum of music understanding and expression focusing in particular on Anglican liturgical music, seasons, and history.
Would you like to know more about our music programming? We would love for you to join us. Send us a note, below!
