Music Ministry

Choral classics, Jazz, great hymns, World Music, Renaissance gems for recorders, Gospel music, organ masterworks - you'll hear them all at The Park!

The music ministry at The Park plays a vital role in our worship life, helping God's people to offer their heartfelt praise and prayer through hymns, responses, Psalm singing, choral anthems, instrumental music and more!  We are committed to musical diversity and excellence, and welcome the gifts of children, students, volunteers and professional musicians from our congregation and community.  Above all, we seek to provide opportunities for learning and growth and hope that our work together will glorify God, build a community of respect and love, and help each of us to realize our greatest potential.

You are warmly invited to join any of the choirs or ensembles described below.  For more information, please contact Minister of Music, Paul Vasile

Sanctuary Choir

Volunteers of all voice parts are welcome to join the Sanctuary Choir which sings at our 11 a.m. Worship Celebration weekly.  Rehearsals are held each Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. and the first and third Tuesday evenings of every month at 7:30 p.m. We also offer a special Voice Class the second Tuesday of each month, which focuses on voice training, sight singing and other valuable, musical skills.

Gospel Choir

Volunteers are welcome to join the The Park’s Gospel Choir which sings at our 11 a.m. Worship Celebration once a month throughout the year.  No audition is necessary; anyone who loves to sing is welcome to join us!  Music will be learned by ear with lots of repetition, energy and movement.  Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. 

The Park Avenue Youth Chorale

Founded in January 2009, the Park Avenue Youth Chorale provides free, professional music for children and youth from grades 3-12. The program includes a free summer music camp, weekly rehearsals, social events and regular performances in worship services and in the community.  It is a unique place where young people can gain the skills, confidence and focus essential for musical and academic success.

Participants in the Youth Chorale are from neighborhoods and schools around the New York City area. We invite families from all faith traditions, denominations and churches, and respect those who profess no faith or have chosen different paths to the sacred. All are welcome! For more information, please contact Assistant Minister of Music, Joseph Hudson.

Recorder Consort

The Park’s Recorder Consort performs in our 11 a.m. Worship Celebration several times a year. They also keep busy performing in community concerts and events throughout the city. For more information on playing with the group, contact director Estella Pate.

Concerts and Recitals

The Sanctuary is a splendid venue for live music; a wide array of concerts and recitals are offered throughout the year.  For a complete concert calendar, please click here.

If you are a singer, instrumentalist or an ensemble looking for a venue in New York City, please contact Paul Vasile for more information about performance opportunities and/or rental rates.