St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Church

Worship Music at St. Wilfrid's

We are blessed at St. Wilfrid’s to have two excellent music offerings enhancing our worship services. Jamond McCoy leads the music at our 8:30am service, bringing a blend of contemporary and acoustic selections. The St. Wilfrid Choir performs at our 10:30am service, leading hymns and presenting traditional anthems and chants.

The St. Wilfrid Choir

If you are seeking to enrich your spiritual journey with music that touches the soul and brings peace, look no further. Each Sunday at the 10:30 AM service, The St. Wilfrid Choir, lead by our Minister offers a rich tapestry of sacred music, leading the congregation in hymns, performing beautiful choral anthems, and creating moments of reflection with traditional chants. The choir has toured internationally and performed at prestigious venues, including Westminster Abbey. Recently, they collaborated with the Laguna Beach Chamber Singers to present the Duruflé Requiem and the world premiere of Toward the Dawn by Thomas LaVoy. Come and experience music that uplifts the spirit and connects us to the divine.
Jamond McCoy

Jamond, the Worship Leader at the 8:30am service, is an improvisational jazz and gospel influenced vocalist, pianist, composer, arranger, session singer, and accompanist creating music for various venues and other fellow musicians. He is dedicated and committed to giving each musical endeavor the passion, energy, and respect it deserves. His current endeavors include teaching at studios, and working as an assistant director at the Monterey Jazz Summer Camp, and giving back to the church communities that helped shape him as a music director. Jamond is looking forward to pushing the limits and carrying on the legacy of M-pact music group for which he now sings baritone. Outside of music, he absolutely loves all things food and puts as much passion into eating and making food as he does music.
Choral Evensongs

Evensong is a magnificent act of worship which provides an opportunity for praise, prayer, reflection, and congregational song. These services of scripture and music have been sung daily in many cathedrals and parishes around the world for over 500 years. The services are free and open to all, regardless of where you are in your faith journey. You can see our upcoming Choral Evensongs using the
St. Wilfrid of York Music Consortium

Our Music Consortium is a dynamic network of musical partnerships that enrich the broader arts community in Orange County. Through collaborative performances, shared resources, and unique opportunities for musicians, the Consortium supports a diverse range of musical projects.

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Concerts at St. Wilfrid's

Concerts by parish and local performing arts organizations are an integral part of life at St. Wilfrid's. Evensong is a magnificent act of worship which provides an opportunity for praise, prayer, reflection, and congregational song. This service of scripture and music has been sung daily in many cathedrals and parishes around the world for over 500 years. Join the clergy and St. Wilfrid Choir for concerts and our evensong services this season.

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Use the tabs below to explore the current and past concert seasons at St. Wilfrid's.

Sunday, October 13 at 5:00pm
THE ST. WILFRID CHOIR & LAGUNA BEACH CHAMBER SINGERS
Duruflé - Requiem
Partnering together for the first time, The St. Wilfrid Choir and Laguna Beach Chamber Singers perform the mystical Requiem written by Maurice Durufle. The concert will also feature Lux Aeterna by Michael John Trotta and the world premier of Toward the Dawn by Thomas LaVoy.
Purchase your tickets for $20 online here or by stopping by the SCRIP table on Sunday

Thursday, November 7 at 7:30pm
PACIFIC SYMPHONY
Candlelight Baroque
Step back in time with Pacific Symphony's new Baroque series! This marks the first collaboration between St. Wilfrid's and the premier professional orchestra of Orange County, the Pacific Symphony. You won't want to miss the chance to experience timeless masterpieces as they were meant to be heard—in the divine ambiance of a church setting, where every note resonates with celestial clarity and transports you to an era of exquisite elegance. Don't miss your chance to bask in the glow of candlelight and the golden age of greatness!
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Saturday, November 9 at 6:00pm
THE SPARROW INITIATIVE
A Woman's Voice
Join The Sparrow Initiative for a night of music and spoken word that celebrates the experience of womanhood from being a daughter to a mother and everything in between. This program will highlight women composers, lyricists, authors, and poets through classical art song, folk song, musical theater, and jazz standards, with excerpts from literature, poetry, and Scripture woven throughout.
The Sparrow Initiative is a performance group that uses the arts to raise awareness for the needs of the community, while producing thought-provoking recitals that engage the audience and foster a deep understanding and appreciation for art, history, and culture.
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Saturday, December 7 at 5:00pm
HUNTINGTON BEACH CONCERT BAND
Christmas Concert
Join the HB Concert Band for an evening of Christmas favorites featuring the band conducted by Thomas Ridley.

Sunday, December 8 at 3:00pm
ORANGE COUNTY WOMEN'S CHORUS
Three Journeys: Where We’ve Been
OCWC invites audiences to share in the souvenirs they’ve brought back from their three international tours. Hear music for the season for voices and instruments from England and Wales, Canada, and Croatia—plus a special bonus finale from the ensemble’s 2022 Carnegie Hall debut.
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Sunday, December 8 at 3:00pm
MEN IN BLAQUE
Winter Concert
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Tuesday, December 17 at 6:00pm
JAMOND MCCOY
Blue Christmas Service
Sometimes, due to loss, grief, or for whatever reason, it can be hard to enter into the joy of the season. We acknowledge this reality, not by pretending that it doesn’t exist, but by acknowledging that God is with us, even when we may feel otherwise. The Blue Christmas Service provides an opportunity for people to come just as they are – they don’t have to pretend that they are happy when they are feeling sad, pretend to be engaged when they feel despondent, or smile when they feel isolated or lonely. This service is designed to provide space for those who have something to lament and to reflect God’s radical welcome – that we can come to God no matter we are on our spiritual journey, not matter what our recent experiences have been.

Sunday, December 22 at 5:00pm
THE ST. WILFRID CHOIR
Advent Lessons & Carols
The choir and clergy of St. Wilfrid’s invite you to participate in Advent Lessons & Carols. A beautiful and inspired candlelit evening with music by Rutter, Stopford, Palestrina, Gjello and more.

Wednesday, December 24
Concert of Carols at 10:30 pm
Service of Worship at 11:00 pm
THE ST. WILFRID CHOIR & ORCHESTRA
Christmas Eve Concert & Service
Join us for our Christmas Eve service, beginning at 10:30pm with a Concert of Carols performed by The St. Wilfrid Choir & Orchestra. Experience the joy and wonder of the season through exquisite music, followed by a traditional service that ushers in Christmas Day with candlelight at midnight. This cherished celebration is a highlight of our year, bringing together the community for an unforgettable night of reflection, music, and light.

Friday, February 14 at 7:00pm
MEN IN BLAQUE
Valentine's Day Concert
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Wednesday, March 5 at 5:00pm
THE ST. WILFRID CHOIR
Ash Wednesday
Join us for a contemplative Ash Wednesday service featuring poignant, reflective music led by The St. Wilfrid Choir. The carefully selected Taizé music and choral anthem for the evening guide us into the solemn season of Lent, offering moments of introspection and reverence. The music, paired with the ancient ritual of the imposition of ashes, creates a moving experience that invites us to pause, reflect, and prepare our hearts for the journey toward Easter.

Saturday, March 8 at 7:30pm
PACIFIC SYMPHONY
Candlelight Baroque Series
Join us for Pacific Symphony’s new Candlelight Baroque series, set in the stunning acoustics of St. Wilfrid's. Experience timeless masterpieces in the divine ambiance of a church setting, where every note resonates with celestial clarity and transports you to an era of exquisite elegance.
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Sunday, December 8 at 3:00pm
ORANGE COUNTY WOMEN'S CHORUS
Two Roads: Where We're Going
Join the OCWC for a concert of music that "makes all the difference" - electrifying songs of purpose, power, resistance, and renewal. They'll sing of the paths we travel, the futures we imagine, and the friends and dreams that accompany us along the way.
Sunday, November 5 at 10:30am
THE ST. WILFRID CHOIR
All Saints' Worship
The St. Wilfrid Choir sings excerpts from Maurice Durufle's Requiem Mass as we remember our loved ones who have gone on to the larger life in heaven.

Sunday, November 26 at 5:00pm
THE ST. WILFRID CHOIR & ORCHESTRA
Christ the King Worship
The St. Wilfrid Choir and Orchestra offer excerpts from W. A. Mozart's Coronation Mass.

Saturday, December 2 at 7:00pm
MEN IN BLAQUE
Winter Concert
Join the Men in Blaque for an evening of holiday favorites followed by a meet and greet reception with the singers.
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Sunday, December 3 at 5:00pm
THE ST. WILFRID CHOIR
Advent Lessons & Carols
The choir and clergy of St. Wilfrid’s invite you to participate in Advent Lessons & Carols. A beautiful and inspired candlelit evening to begin the season of Advent.

Saturday, December 9 at 7:30pm
HUNTINGTON BEACH CONCERT BAND
Christmas Concert
Join the HB Concert Band for an evening of Christmas favorites featuring the band conducted by Thomas Ridley.
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Saturday, December 16 at 7:00pm and Sunday, December 17 at 3:00pm
ORANGE COUNTY WOMEN’S CHORUS
Dancing Day
John Rutter’s beloved Dancing Day, performed with harp, anchors our holiday concert of carols and songs for the season!
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Sunday, December 24
Concert of Carols at 10:30 pm
Service of Worship at 11:00 pm
THE ST. WILFRID CHOIR & ORCHESTRA
Christmas Eve Concert & Service
The St. Wilfrid Choir and Orchestra offer music by Biebl, Handel, Rutter, and your favorite Christmas carols.

Wednesday, February 10 at 7:00pm
MEN IN BLAQUE
Valentine's Day Concert
Celebrate the 26th anniversary of Men in Blaque’s widely-popular Valentine's Day program! Please join us with your loved ones for an evening of wonderful music, sweet treats and fond memories.
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Saturday, March 23 at 7:00pm
Sunday, March 24 at 3:00pm
ORANGE COUNTY WOMEN’S CHORUS
Arms
The OCWC spring concert is a memorial to the more than 40,000 Americans killed by guns every year, and a contemplation on how we find peace amid the violence. You’ll hear songs that ask hard questions, songs that preserve the names and the voices of those we’ve lost, and songs that imagine a world in which the arms that kill are conquered by the arms that embrace. Join us for this unique musical meditation on pain, healing, and love. This is a program you will not forget. The themes and texts of this program will be difficult for children. “This ensemble has never hesitated to use our music to give voice to the issues that concern us and concern our society, and gun violence surely has to be near the top of that list in the United States in 2024,” says OCWC’s Artistic Director, Eliza Rubenstein. “Sometimes we sing purely for entertainment; sometimes we sing about what’s weighing heavy on our minds.”
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HOLY WEEK
Sunday, March 24 at 10:30 am - Palm Sunday
Thursday, March 28 at 6:30 pm - Maundy Thursday
Friday, March 29 at 12:00 pm (noon) - Good Friday
Sunday, March 31 at 10:30 am - Easter Sunday
THE ST. WILFRID CHOIR
Music by the St. Wilfrid Choir reflects the solemn texts and powerful emotions of worship during Holy Week. On Palm Sunday, the choir sings music Philip Moore that was sung during the choir's residency at Westminster Abbey in 2018. Maundy Thursday and Good Friday include music by Orlando Gibbons, Thomas Tallis and Bob Chilcott. The glory of Easter Day features The Mystical Songs for choir, organ and orchestra by Ralph Vaughan Williams, with soloist David Stoneman and guest conductor Dr. Stephen Coker.

Saturday, April 20 at 7:00 pm
THE STAFF MUSICIANS OF ST. WILFRID'S
A Night of Stars
Indulge in an evening of exquisite musical performances on April 20th as we present an ensemble of our esteemed St. Wilfrid staff singers and guest artists. From the enchanting melodies of Broadway to classical masterpieces, jazz standards and beloved ‘50s hits, our concert promises an entertaining exploration of diverse musical genres. Join us for an evening of unparalleled musical excellence and enjoyment! Purchase your tickets for $20 at in person on Sundays or by stopping by the office during the week. Use the link below to purchase a ticket online (under "Fund," please select "A Night of Stars" Concert Ticket).
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Sunday, June 1 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, June 2 at 3:00pm
THE ORANGE COUNTY WOMEN’S CHORUS
Wings
OC Women's Chorus' final concert of the 2023-2024 season, Wings, will be on June 1 and 2. This concert will showcase the music they'll be performing on their upcoming tour to Croatia this June, giving a sneak peek of the captivating melodies they'll be presenting abroad. With themes of travel, adventure, and creatures of the sky, this concert appeals to all ages and tastes!
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Sunday, December 4 at 5:00 pm
Advent Lessons & Carols
THE ST. WILFRID CHOIR
The choir and clergy of St. Wilfrid’s invite you to participate in Advent Lessons & Carols. A beautiful and inspired candlelit evening to begin the season of Advent. Music by Bruhns, Gibbons, Wilcocks, Carter, Rutter, Lauridsen and Reimann
with guitarist Aerek Ramirez and guest organist Dr. Tom Mueller.
This program is very popular; arrive early.

Saturday, December 17 at 7:30 pm
Christmas Concert
HUNTINGTON BEACH CONCERT BAND
Join the HB Concert Band for an evening of Christmas favorites featuring the band conducted by Thomas Ridley
and the St. Wilfrid pipe organ played by Marc Skuster.
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Saturday, December 24
Christmas Eve Concert & Service
Concert of Carols at 10:30 pm
Service of Worship at 11:00 pm
THE ST. WILFRID CHOIR & ORCHESTRA
The St. Wilfrid Choir and orchestra offer music by Handel, Wilcocks, Carter, Rutter, and your favorite Christmas carols.

Saturday, March 18 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, March 19 at 3:00 pm
Pass Over, Pass Through
ORANGE COUNTY WOMEN’S CHORUS
The Princeton University Chapel Choir and their director, longtime friend-of-the-OCWC Dr. Nicole Aldrich, are traveling west to present one of the most fascinating works we’ve ever sung: American composer Andrea Clearfield’s Tse Go La (“At the Threshold of This Life”), based on texts and music from her studies in Tibet, and presented with an ensemble that combines western instruments and Tibetan percussion. You’ll be transfixed by the poetry and transported by the music.
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Thursday, April 6 at 7:00 pm
Maundy Thursday Worship
THE ST. WILFRID CHOIR
The St. Wilfrid Choir sings music by Maurice Durufle and Orlando Gibbons.

Friday, April 7 at 12:00 pm (noon)
Good Friday Worship
THE ST. WILFRID CHOIR
The St. Wilfrid Choir sings music by Samuel Wesley and Bob Chilcott.

Sunday, April 9 at 10:30 am
Easter Sunday Choral Eucharist
The St. Wilfrid Choir and Orchestra offer powerful hymns and anthems celebrating The Resurrection of Our Lord.
Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 5:00 pm
Choral Evensong
THE ST. WILFRID CHOIR & ORCHESTRA
Music by David Hogan & Philip Stopford

Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at 9:30 pm
Concert of Carols & 10 p.m. Choral Eucharist
THE ST. WILFRID CHOIR & ORCHESTRA
Music by G. F. Handel, Mark Sirett, Andrew Carter, John Tavener & What Child is This? arr. Grant Cochran

Sunday, November 3, 2019 at 5:00 pm
Choral Evensong
THE ST. WILFRID CHOIR
Music by Orlando Gibbons, Edward Elgar & C. V. Stanford
Benjamin Cunningham (Westminster Abbey), guest organist

Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 5:00 pm
Advent Lessons & Carols
THE ST. WILFRID CHOIR & ORCHESTRA
The choir and clergy of St. Wilfrid's invite you to participate in Advent Lessons & Carols. A beautiful way to complete your Thanksgiving weekend and an inspired candlelit evening to begin the season of Advent. Music by Bach, Gibbons, Sirett, Carter, Gjeilo, Rutter, Lauridsen and Leighton. Sunday, December 1 at 5:00 p.m. Reception follows.
This event is very popular; arrive early.

Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 3:00 pm
The Many Actual Moods of Christmas
ORANGE COUNTY WOMEN'S CHORUS
The holiday season is one of joy, warmth, and togetherness….but it can include some other emotions that choirs never seem to sing about! We’re taking an honest and humorous musical look at the “most wonderful time of the year” with a program that combines the music of community and celebration with works about everything from the winter doldrums to the overabundance of Facebook posts on Christmas morning. We think you’ll relate, and we know you’ll love it! Oh, and don’t lift a finger afterward—we’ll serve you snacks and drinks following the concert, and we’ll clean everything up.
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Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 5:00 pm
Choral Evensong
THE ST. WILFRID CHOIR
Evensong with music by American composers
Presented with the American Guild of Organists, Orange County Chapter
David Hogan: Magnificat & Nunc Dimitis
Craig Hella Johnson: All of Us (Considering Matthew Shepard)
Calvin Hampton: Five Dances for Organ

Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 10:30am
Gabriel Faure: Requiem Mass (excerpts)
THE ST. WILFRID CHOIR & ORCHESTRA
The choir is joined by strings for the beloved Requiem Mass as we remember loved ones who have gone on to the larger life in heaven.

Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 10:30am
Louis Vierne: Solemn Mass (excerpts)
THE ST. WILFRID CHOIR
Celebrate Christ the King with dramatic music for choir and organ composed by the famed organist of Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris.

Sunday, November 19, 2022 at 7:00pm
Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 3:00pm
The Sisterhood of Cecilia
ORANGE COUNTY WOMEN’S CHORUS
November 22 is the Feast of St. Cecilia. She’s not just the patron saint of music—she was also a woman of strength and spirituality, and we’re singing music by and about Cecilia and her mighty soul-sisters from long-ago eras and distant lands, from Hildegard to Enheduanna to Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz to Mirabai. Love gorgeous music
about the power of the feminine spirit? This program is made for you.
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FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE WERE CANCELLED DUE TO PARISH SUSPENSION OF ALL EVENTS

Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 7:00 pm
High on the Mountain; Deep in the Valley: The Music of Johannes Brahms
ORANGE COUNTY WOMEN'S CHORUS
Our international prizewinning friends, Men in Blaque (Joseph Huszti, Artistic Director), join us for a concert of works by one of the greatest of the Romantic masters: the sublime Johannes Brahms, whose mastery of intricate craft and profound emotion have made his music soul food for singers and listeners around the world. (Modernist composer Elliott Carter famously said of his student days, “We had to write choral pieces in the style of Brahms….which was distressing because in the end you realized how good Brahms is, and how bad you are.”) Come enjoy some of his best-loved works—sacred and secular, accompanied and a cappella, cheerful and poignant.
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Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 7:00 pm
Maundy Thursday Worship
THE ST. WILFRID CHOIR
Music by Maurice Durufle, Orlando Gibbons, & Thomas Tallis

Friday, April 10, 2020 at 12 pm (noon)
Good Friday Worship
THE ST. WILFRID CHOIR
Music by Anton Bruckner, John Sanders, & Samuel Wesley

Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.
Easter Sunday Choral Eucharist
THE ST. WILFRID CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA
Music: Five Mystical Songs, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Le tombeau de Couperin, & Maurice Ravel

Sunday, May 3 at 2020 5:00 p.m.
Choral Evensong
THE ST. WILFRID CHOIR
Music by Herbert Howells & Philip Moore

Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Make Them Hear You!
ORANGE COUNTY WOMEN'S CHORUS
Operas and musicals aren’t just entertaining—they’ve also shined a spotlight on the important social issues of their eras, and introduced audiences to a whole lot of memorable characters walking groundbreaking paths through the world. We’ll sing some of our favorite tunes from some of our favorite trailblazing shows, from South Pacific to Spring Awakening, Hairspray to Hamilton, in this rousing season-ending celebration for all ages!
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Upcoming Concerts

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