St. John Concert Series
2026-2027
concerts for the upcoming season: 2026-2027
We are thrilled to announce the return of the Concert Series for the 2026-2027 season! The Concert Series Committee has been hard at work to present another diverse selection of stirring music in a sacred space. We hope that you will be able to join us.
All events are free and open to the public. Concerts are often followed by a gracious reception hosted by St. John’s “Encore” hospitality committee. Free-will donations offset a portion of our costs, however if you are interested in providing additional support or would like to receive email notification of upcoming concerts, please contact Rodney Barnett.
We offer heartfelt thanks to the artists, concert series patrons, and you, our audience members. Our former rector David Lovelace’s vision of providing a space for the community to gather and hear wonderful music continues to grow and thrive. We look forward to seeing you at this year’s concerts.
The St. John’s Concert Series Committee
Rodney Barnett, Gretchen Dekker, and Brian Wood
All Saints’ Choral Evensong
SUNDAY, November 1, 2026 AT 4:00 PM
The choir of St. John Episcopal, will present a service of Choral Evensong for All Saints’ Sunday, on Sunday November 1. This service has been the principal evening liturgy of the Anglican and Episcopal tradition since the year 1549, when Thomas Cranmer combined the two monastic services of Vespers and Compline. It has become one of the most cherished of all Anglican traditions.
Following Evensong, a short concert will be presented by Rodney Barnett, organist & choir director of St. John Episcopal. Rodney started with St. John shortly after graduation from Lebanon Valley College in 2008 where he obtained an organ performance degree with a concentration in church music. He has studied with June Miller (Penn State), Dr. Gene Paul Strayer (York, Pa.), and Dr. Shelly Moorman-Stahlman (Lebanon Valley College). He is a former Dean of the York Chapter, American Guild of Organists.
A free-will offering will be received. A reception will be held following the concert, provided by Encore.
Free parking is available in the lot across the street from the church.
Previous 2026-2027 Concerts
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2026 AT 4:00 PM
The concert series committee would like to welcome you to another season of the St. John Concert Series. The 2026-2027 concert series season will begin with an exciting concert performed by three very talented musicians. Xun Pan, James Tung, and Ai-lin Hsieh will present three virtuoso piano trios by Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Dvorak. We will get the chance to hear three dynamic musicians bring their talents together to perform these masterwork piano trios. Following the concert, there will be a delightful reception provided by encore.
Mr. Xun Pan has received many international piano competition awards and has performed piano recitals worldwide. James Tung is the Assistant Concertmaster of both the York Symphony Orchestra and Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra. Dr. Ai-lin Hsieh is currently the Assistant Principal Cellist with the York Symphony Orchestra.
Free parking is available in the lot across the street from the church. A freewill offering will be received.
“One of the most intimately acoustic venues in the region.”
“The St John’s Concert Series is a community gem that gives both regional and world-renowned artists a venue in a very intimate setting.”
“As a member of the Hershey Handbell Ensemble, I have had the privilege of participating in this wonderful concert series. The acoustics of the venue are great. The audiences have been large and very appreciative. The ensemble looks forward to participating in this concert series.”
“The York Community is very fortunate to have a concert series that features outstanding local and regional artists in a vibrant and beautiful setting. The organizers at St. John have done an outstanding job bringing a wide variety of quality live music to York area residents, helping to make our city a real destination for the arts. First Capital Brass is happy to bring patriotic music to the 4th of July service each year and look forward to being back again next year!”
“The Concert Series at St John’s Episcopal Church has become our way to wind down one week and refresh for next. Most months, on a late Sunday afternoon, we go to the church to enjoy and appreciate a variety of musical performances. This experience is greatly enhanced by the surrounding beauty of St. John’s, which, by the way, has the best acoustics any performer could hope for! Try it!”