

UPCOMING EVENTS

Aug 07, 2026, 7:00 PM PDTSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USAJoin us for our annual TRIVIA NIGHT fundraiser for the music department: a fun event with special music provided by our music ministry members. $10 per person, which includes trivia, snacks, and drinks. Tickets and tables of 8 can be reserved in advance by emailing music@stbartschurch.org
Aug 21, 2026, 6:00 PMAddress will be communicated upon purchaseJoin us at the home of Lance and Lory Cleveland on Friday, August 21, 6:00-8:30 p.m., for our annual Piano Bar, a fun evening of drinks, appetizers, music, and fellowship.
Sep 13, 2026, 4:00 PMSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USAThis concert features a diverse program of sacred and secular music for TTBB choir, showcasing the richness and versatility of the men’s choral tradition. Spanning a variety of styles and themes, the repertoire explores both spiritual reflection and the shared experiences of human life.
Oct 11, 2026, 4:00 PMSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USABring the whole family to our Disney Cabaret Night, featuring the amazing voices of our St. Bart's music community!
Nov 01, 2026, 4:00 PMSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USAExperience Brahms’ monumental Ein deutsches Requiem in its intimate four-hand piano version, revealing the work’s profound beauty, comfort, and emotional depth with remarkable clarity.
Multiple DatesDec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM – Dec 06, 2026, 9:30 PMSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USAOur annual sing-along presentation of "Messiah", featuring Christmas portions and the beloved Hallelujah Chorus, in collaboration with the Greater San Diego Music Coterie.
Multiple DatesDec 06, 2026, 4:00 PM – Dec 08, 2026, 6:30 PMSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USAOur annual sing-along presentation of "Messiah", featuring Christmas portions and the beloved Hallelujah Chorus, in collaboration with the Greater San Diego Music Coterie.
Multiple DatesDec 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USACelebrate the magic of the season with White Christmas in Concert, featuring Irving Berlin’s beloved songs and heartwarming story brought to life in a festive concert presentation.
Multiple DatesDec 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USACelebrate the magic of the season with White Christmas in Concert, featuring Irving Berlin’s beloved songs and heartwarming story brought to life in a festive concert presentation.
Multiple DatesDec 20, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PMSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USACelebrate the magic of the season with White Christmas in Concert, featuring Irving Berlin’s beloved songs and heartwarming story brought to life in a festive concert presentation.
Jan 24, 2027, 4:00 PMSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USACome hear the amazing voice of Danielle Evans as she sings some of her favorite opera, Broadway, pop songs, and much more!
Feb 28, 2027, 4:00 PMSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USAHandel’s Israel in Egypt is a dramatic choral masterpiece that vividly brings the Exodus story to life through powerful, text-driven choruses. From the plagues to the triumphant songs of deliverance, the work showcases the brilliance and expressive force of Handel’s choral writing.
Multiple DatesApr 30, 2027, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USAExperience Dear Evan Hansen in Concert, featuring its Tony Award–winning score in a powerful concert presentation that explores connection, identity, and the search for belonging in the modern world.
Multiple DatesMay 01, 2027, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USAExperience Dear Evan Hansen in Concert, featuring its Tony Award–winning score in a powerful concert presentation that explores connection, identity, and the search for belonging in the modern world.
Multiple DatesMay 02, 2027, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PMSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USAExperience Dear Evan Hansen in Concert, featuring its Tony Award–winning score in a powerful concert presentation that explores connection, identity, and the search for belonging in the modern world.
May 21, 2027, 6:00 PM PDTSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USAA festive evening of a three-course Italian meal and farewell concert celebrating our Italy tour, bringing together music, fellowship, and support for the St. Bart's Tour Choir’s journey.
About Us
The music program at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, Poway, California has a long history of excellence, with a robust parish choir, community choir, Schola Cantorum, string ensemble, brass choir, handbell choir, contemporary ensemble, Celtic woodwinds, and many more groups who all complement weekly worship offerings and provide for music for special service and events. An annual music series of masterworks and other events offer an eclectic array of offerings for the community to enjoy. The newly-renovated sanctuary offers beautiful acoustics and aesthetics, with comfortable seats and modern audio-visual technology. Upcoming choir residencies include Wellington Cathedral of St. Paul, New Zealand (July 2025), and past tours have included St Albans Cathedral, UK (August 2023), Italy, France, the Holy Land, British Isles, and Continental Europe.

Director of Music
Dr. John-Luke Addison
Dr. John-Luke Addison is a pianist, music director, conductor, composer, and teacher. He has directed music for several international professional theatrical productions, choirs, and churches, and has had published compositions performed internationally. John-Luke completed his Doctorate in Music Composition through the University of Oxford (in affiliation with the Graduate Theological Foundation), and did his other graduate work at York University in Toronto, studying composition.
As a pianist, John-Luke excels in both classical and contemporary work, with a high aptitude for expression and improvisation. As a conductor, John-Luke is a dynamic leader, and directs ensembles with passion, animation, and precision, while achieving high artistic success. As a composer, John-Luke specializes in music that creates emotional and imaginative characters, with a sensitivity to color, balance, and texture.

Precentor
Sean McCormac
Sean McCormac has proudly served as Precentor and tenor section leader for St. Bart’s since 2011. He attained his bachelor’s degree in vocal performance from Cal State Northridge. Sean has performed with many local ensembles, including Greater San Diego Coterie, San Diego Pro Arte Voices, SACRA/PROFANA, and La Jolla Symphony Chorus.

Accompanist
Dr. Seiran Sohn
Since settling in San Diego, Seiran has been teaching piano and performing as an accompanist and chamber musician. Seiran has collaborated with members of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and the chamber ensemble Trio Lyrique. Most recently, she has performed, together with her husband and sons, as a member of the Poway Symphony Orchestra. Seiran earned Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees in Piano Performance with minors in Muisc Theory and Music History from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University.

Handbell Director
Anna Lettang
Anna Lettang is the Handbell Director at St. Bartholomew's, and is excited to help the halls ring out with joy! During the day, Anna works as the Middle School Music and Theatre teacher at the O'Farrell Charter Schools. Additionally, Anna graduated with her Master's in Choral Conducting in the Spring of 2022 from San Diego State University. Anna also sings with the St. Barts Parish Choir and plays trombone in the Brass Choir.

Associate Director of Music
Tim McLellan
Tim McLellan has served as bass section leader at since 2005, and Associate Director as of 2020. Throughout his musical career, he has sung and conducted at Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist, and Assembly of God churches. He holds degrees in music from Cal Poly State University and the University of Washington. When he's not at St. Bart's, he teaches math and music to middle school students in San Diego Unified School District.

Alto Section Leader
Danielle Evans
Ever since Danielle can remember, she has had a passion for the Arts and people – she has been singing since she was a toddler! Danielle decided to pursue this passion for the Arts by attending Biola University and graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance and Opera. She has played lead roles in both Operas and musical theater productions. She is honored to be at St. Bart’s to use her God-given gifts to serve.

Soprano Section Leader
Hannah Arevalo
Hannah is trilled to be singing in her home town. In fact, the very first professional opportunity was being hired by her Poway High School Spanish teacher to sing the National Anthem. At Poway High School Hannah really found her love of music, both through choir and theater as well as part of the marching band and orchestra in the percussion section. Hannah moved to Orange County after graduating to attend Cal State Fullerton where she received her degree in music and had the opportunity to sing under John Alexander and Dr. Robert Istad both at the university and with the renowned Pacific Chorale. In 2021, Hannah moved back to San Diego and was excited to join the San Diego Master Chorale and now St. Bart’s!
John Stainer, "The Crucifixion"


John Stainer, "The Crucifixion"

John-Luke Addison, "A Christmas Cantata" (World Premiere)

John Rutter, "Requiem"

J.H. Maunder, "Olivet to Calvary"
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St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
16275 Pomerado Road
Poway, CA 92064


