Music at Christ Church

Music is a vital part of worship at Christ Church. Under the leadership of Eric Tuan, Director of Music, our Music Ministry seeks to nurture the musical gifts of every member of the church community. The joy of making music together is one of the most profoundly spiritual experiences we can have and helps us grow in love and faith.

The parish choir brings music to the Sunday Choral Eucharist Service at 10:15 a.m. and to other special events throughout the year. Quarterly Evensong services and concerts featuring dynamic young local musicians bring the church and local community together in a shared love of music.

Parish Choir

The Parish Choir is a welcoming, dedicated group of twelve to sixteen singers who offer anthems and lead the congregational singing at the 10:15 a.m. Choral Eucharist. Our Director of Music, Eric Tuan, strives to nurture the growth of every choir member through vocal training, a commitment to musical excellence, and the opportunity to sing a diverse range of choral literature. Although the bulk of our repertoire is drawn from the classical Anglican tradition, we explore a variety of styles, including gospel, folk, and contemporary.

We welcome anyone who would like to sing, regardless of musical background. The choir rehearses on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. before the 10:15 a.m. service, with an additional Wednesday evening rehearsal (7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.) for those who can attend. Contact us if you are interested in joining – we would love for you to sing with us!

Convivium

The ensemble-in-residence at Christ Church, Convivium is an innovative new vocal group dedicated to bringing passionate performances of underperformed repertoire to Bay Area audiences. Under the leadership of director Eric Tuan, the singers of Convivium present dynamic performances of music from the 15th to the 21st century. The ensemble’s pure yet vibrant sound is particularly suited to Renaissance and contemporary works. Convivium recently was commissioned to present two concerts of new works by members of the National Association of Composers USA (NACUS).