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Music

From participating in traditional choir and contemporary ensemble, to listening to and enjoying performances -- music is central to life at St. Paul's.

Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir, under the direction of Jonathan Wooding, sings at the 10:45 liturgy and specializes in singing the great hymns and historic music of the Church. Supported by our magnificent Schantz pipe organ, 1998, and other instruments, this choir of college-age and adult singers offers wonderful choral anthems, solos, and descants, and leads our singing of Psalms and chant. We rehearse Thursdays during the program year from 7:30 until 8:45 PM and again on Sunday morning at 9:45 AM. Music reading ability and choral singing experience are a plus but not a requirement. Chancel Choir is a great source of fellowship, musicianship, and spirituality -- please join us! Contact Jonathan Wooding at [email protected] for more infomation.

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Our worship band leads us at the 8:45am service, and at other combined worship services throughout the year. The ensemble includes piano, guitar, bass and other instruments. Both teens and adults participate in this musical ensemble. They rehearse Sundays before church. Contact Bob at [email protected] if you’re interested in joining the fun!

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Do you love the beauty of a bell choir? Would you like to be part of a bell choir at St. Paul’s?
Being a ringer in a bell choir does NOT require a musical background. We will teach you what you need to know! The only qualifications you need are:

  • Interest in being part of a bell choir
  • Availability to rehearse once a week in the weeks leading up to performances
  • Willingness to learn basic musical notation
  • Desire to make friends and build community around music
Bell Choir currently rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30PM. If you are interested or would like to learn more, please contact Jan Littrell at [email protected] or Steven Cosnek at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!

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Children regularly learn music, including playing instruments like the Ukulele, percussion, and chimes in Children’s Chapel during the 8:45AM service. For more information about Children’s Chapel and its musical components, please contact the Rev. Laura Di Panfilo at [email protected].


St. Paul's Concert Series

Concerts and recitals are a vital part of our music ministry. These include organ recitals, choral concerts, small ensemble, and solo artists. The St. Paul's Concert Series committee offers these concerts as an artistic outreach to the community. Most concerts and recitals are ticketed events or an asking for donations at the door.

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Bob Melvin
Youth Minister and Director of 8:45 Music
412-531-7153 ext. 18 
Jonathan Wooding
Interim Organist and Choir Director
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Bob Melvin

Youth Minister and Director of 8:45 Music
412-531-7153 ext. 18 |

Bob joined the St. Paul’s staff in August 2021, bringing a deep love of both music and community to his roles, and having spent most of his adult life in the neighborhoods where those streets intersect. He has a degree in journalism from Penn State University–where he met his future wife when she arrived for graduate school and he, after graduation, had decided to stay and start a band–and has spent time as a writer, musician, and stay-at-home dad.

Bob lives in Dormont with his wife Karen and his sons Elijah and Jack, and they have joyfully attended St. Paul’s since 2014.

Jonathan Wooding

Interim Organist and Choir Director
(412)531-7153x16 |

Jonathan grew up in Pleasant Hills where he sang in the choirs of Pleasant Hills Presbyterian Church and studied organ with Jim Lueers. He attended Duquesne University, graduating Summa cum laude with a degree in music technology and composition, and went on to lead the music programs of several churches in both the Pittsburgh and Chicago areas. Jonathan is a software engineer with DQE Communications and a concert musician for the South Hills Chorale. He lives in Whitehall with his wife, Nici, and children, Sam and Leah.

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Service Times

Sundays and Saturdays (Academic Year)

  • Saturday, 6pm*, St. Paul's Sanctuary, no music
  • Sunday, 8am, Chapel, no music
  • Sunday, 8:45am with contemporary music led by worship band
  • Sunday, 10:45am, with Chancel Choir and Organ

*Saturday 6PM service moves locations throughout the year. Spring and Fall, Old St. Luke's, Scott Township; Winter, St. Paul's Sanctuary; Summer, outside in St. Margaret's Garden.

Wednesdays

  • 11 a.m. in the church, short service with music


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