St. Andrew's Harrington Park NJ

Music

Music is a very important part of the life of our parish. It is an integral part of our worship services, and our music ministry extends to concerts that we offer to the community.

Music at Our Worship Services

We have a beautiful pipe organ and a grand piano, both of which are used during most services. Our choir performs under the direction of the Music Director. Amy Duran is Interim Music Director while we undertake a search for a new Music Director and Organist. The choir sings at the 10:15 AM Sunday service and at nearly every special service. The choir welcomes new members. Rehearsals are on Thursday evening at 7:45 PM and on Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM (except during July and August). Parishioners who, due to personal commitments, may not be able to attend Thursday choir practices are invited to attend the Sunday morning rehearsal and then sing at the 10:15 AM service.

Concerts

Throughout the year St. Andrew’s holds musical events in the sanctuary. These have included classical, instrumental, jazz, and vocal programs, as well as free children’s concerts.

Funds raised from many of these events have been used to support our outreach programs as well as a recent organ restoration program.

An Evening of Chamber Music

On February 15, 2010, St. Andrew’s presented An Evening of Chamber Music starring Amy Duran and other musicians from Broadway. Amy and her friends, who have performed at St. Andrew’s many times, are currently performing in a number of venues on Broadway and once again generously donated their time to perform at St. Andrew’s.

All proceeds from the event were donated to the Interreligious Fellowship for the Homeless of Bergen County (now Family Promise of Bergen County). Additionally, the attendees were asked to bring non-perishable food items, which were donated to the food pantry in Harrington Park.