2024-25 Season
Cabaret Night: A Night at the Opera
Friday, September 27, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
Lauridsen Lux Aeterna
Saturday, November 2, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 3, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
An Evening with Danielle Evans
Friday, November 22, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
Handel Messiah Sing-Along
Friday, December 13, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 15, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
Dickens A Christmas Carol
Sunday, December 22, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
Section Lead Soirée
Sunday, January 19, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
Addison Precious Stones
Sunday, February 16, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
Haydn The Creation
Sunday, March 16, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
Maunder From Olivet to Calvary
Sunday, April 13, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
Chess the Musical (in concert)
Friday, May 30, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 1, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Multiple DatesFri, Dec 13Dec 13, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 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 DatesSun, Dec 15Dec 15, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 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.
- Sun, Dec 22Dec 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USACome hear Dickens' beloved classic read dramatically, accompanied by an audience sing-along of some of our best-loved Christmas carols. Free admission.
- Sun, Jan 19Jan 19, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PMSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USACome for a semi-formal evening of drinks and light appetizers, with beautiful arias and other solos offered by our St. Bart's music staff.
- Sun, Feb 16Feb 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PMSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USAExperience the world premiere of John-Luke Addison's suite for piano, "Precious Stones", featuring talented local concert pianist, Bryan Verhoye.
- Multiple DatesSun, Mar 16Mar 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USAExperience Haydn's masterwork, "The Creation", one of the finest compositions ever created, for choir, soloists, and orchestra, in collaboration with the Greater San Diego Music Coterie.
- Sun, Apr 13Apr 13, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PMSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USAHear the Passion narrative of English composer John Henry Maunder (1858-1920), "From Olivet to Calvary", for choir and organ, as we remember Christ's Passion and Crucifixion as we begin Holy Week. Free admission.
- Multiple DatesFri, May 30May 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USAWritten in 1984 by ABBA songwriters Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, and Tim Rice, Chess tells a story of love and political intrigue, set against the background of the Cold War in the late 1970s/early 1980s, in which superpowers attempt to manipulate an international chess championship.
- Multiple DatesSun, Jun 01Jun 01, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USAWritten in 1984 by ABBA songwriters Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, and Tim Rice, Chess tells a story of love and political intrigue, set against the background of the Cold War in the late 1970s/early 1980s, in which superpowers attempt to manipulate an international chess championship.
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!
Videos
The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ According to John, Tomás Luis de Victoria (ca. 1548-1611)
John-Luke Addison, "Good Night: A Requiem" (World Premiere)
Robert Lehman, The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ According to John
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St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
16275 Pomerado Road
Poway, CA 92064