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Music at St. John’s
Knowing Christ, and making Christ known through music.
Make A Joyful Noise!
Music Ministries
Children’s Choir- (ages 5-13) This group rehearses two Wednesday evenings per month from
6:30-7:30PM in the Choir Room beginning after Labor Day through May. Children learn about
Christ through a Bible lesson, rehearse music to present during the 9:15 am service once a
month, have a snack/fellowship time and explore the use of movement with the music. New
members are always welcome.
Chancel Choir- rehearses every Thursday evening from 7:30-9:00 PM in the Choir Room.
Anthems are presented during the 11:00 AM worship service beginning the first Sunday after
Labor Day through the last Sunday in May. Special choral music is prepared for St. Francis
Day, All Saints Day, and Thanksgiving Eve. Two anthems per Sunday are presented during
Advent and Lent often with vocal soloists and instrumentalists. Newly added to the Event
Calendar at St. John’s is the Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols held on the first Sunday
after Christmas in the afternoon. Christmas Eve Services at 7:30 and 11:00 PM and Easter
Services at 9:15 and 11:00 AM are punctuated with a brass quartet, strings and other special
music. High School students through adults are most welcome.
Summer Music Series- A new series begun in the Summer of 2009, features both guest
musicians and St. John’s own at the 10:00 AM worship service. It begins the last Sunday in
May and continues until the Sunday before Labor Day. This provides an excellent opportunity
for vocalists and instrumentalists of all ages to use their talents to present music.
Knowing Christ, and making Christ known through music.
Make A Joyful Noise!
Music Ministries
Children’s Choir- (ages 5-13) This group rehearses two Wednesday evenings per month from
6:30-7:30PM in the Choir Room beginning after Labor Day through May. Children learn about
Christ through a Bible lesson, rehearse music to present during the 9:15 am service once a
month, have a snack/fellowship time and explore the use of movement with the music. New
members are always welcome.
Chancel Choir- rehearses every Thursday evening from 7:30-9:00 PM in the Choir Room.
Anthems are presented during the 11:00 AM worship service beginning the first Sunday after
Labor Day through the last Sunday in May. Special choral music is prepared for St. Francis
Day, All Saints Day, and Thanksgiving Eve. Two anthems per Sunday are presented during
Advent and Lent often with vocal soloists and instrumentalists. Newly added to the Event
Calendar at St. John’s is the Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols held on the first Sunday
after Christmas in the afternoon. Christmas Eve Services at 7:30 and 11:00 PM and Easter
Services at 9:15 and 11:00 AM are punctuated with a brass quartet, strings and other special
music. High School students through adults are most welcome.
Summer Music Series- A new series begun in the Summer of 2009, features both guest
musicians and St. John’s own at the 10:00 AM worship service. It begins the last Sunday in
May and continues until the Sunday before Labor Day. This provides an excellent opportunity
for vocalists and instrumentalists of all ages to use their talents to present music.
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC/ORGANIST
John’s, served as Assistant Organist at Paoli Presbyterian Church
from April, 1994 to February, 2009. Now at St. John’s, he directs
the Chancel Choir of 16 members and the Children’s Choir,
currently growing with 8 members presently.
He graduated Summa cum laude from West Chester University in
May, 2001 with a Bachelors degree in Keyboard Performance/
and Music Education. He also holds a Bachelor of Science
degree in Business Administration as an accounting major from
Widener University. He holds both Maryland and Pennsylvania
Professional Teaching Certificates, and currently teaches music
and directs the chorus at Thomson Estates Elementary School,
Elkton, Maryland, in the Cecil County Public School System. An
accomplished organist and pianist, Wilkinson studied piano from
1956-1960 and organ from 1960-2001. He has over forty-three
years of musical experience, having served in the capacity of
Director of Music and Organist/Choirmaster in churches
throughout the greater Philadelphia area. He has written two
hymns, (one published by Harvestcross Press), solo music for
piano, a minuet and trio for violin and piano and a short choral
work for SATB chorus. He also teaches piano and organ
privately.
John’s, served as Assistant Organist at Paoli Presbyterian Church
from April, 1994 to February, 2009. Now at St. John’s, he directs
the Chancel Choir of 16 members and the Children’s Choir,
currently growing with 8 members presently.
He graduated Summa cum laude from West Chester University in
May, 2001 with a Bachelors degree in Keyboard Performance/
and Music Education. He also holds a Bachelor of Science
degree in Business Administration as an accounting major from
Widener University. He holds both Maryland and Pennsylvania
Professional Teaching Certificates, and currently teaches music
and directs the chorus at Thomson Estates Elementary School,
Elkton, Maryland, in the Cecil County Public School System. An
accomplished organist and pianist, Wilkinson studied piano from
1956-1960 and organ from 1960-2001. He has over forty-three
years of musical experience, having served in the capacity of
Director of Music and Organist/Choirmaster in churches
throughout the greater Philadelphia area. He has written two
hymns, (one published by Harvestcross Press), solo music for
piano, a minuet and trio for violin and piano and a short choral
work for SATB chorus. He also teaches piano and organ
privately.
decided to pursue music as a career. In January 2010, Jessica
graduated from Temple University with a double Bachelors in
Music in violin performance and music education. While there,
she studied with William DePasquale, former co-concertmaster
of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Jessica is now the string and
music theory teacher at Harriton and Lower Merion High Schools
in Ardmore, PA. In addition to her schools and work at St. Johns,
Jessica coaches a local youth string orchestra, teaches private
violin and viola lessons, and is an active free-lance violinist.
graduated from Temple University with a double Bachelors in
Music in violin performance and music education. While there,
she studied with William DePasquale, former co-concertmaster
of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Jessica is now the string and
music theory teacher at Harriton and Lower Merion High Schools
in Ardmore, PA. In addition to her schools and work at St. Johns,
Jessica coaches a local youth string orchestra, teaches private
violin and viola lessons, and is an active free-lance violinist.
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