Music

For centuries, music has played a significant part in Christian worship. The earliest Christians were Jewish people who sang psalms in the Temple, and Jesus and the Apostles sang hymns and psalms together at the Last Supper.

St. Paul, our patron, commands Christians in the New Testament to “sing hymns, psalms and spiritual songs unto God.” Music helps us to bring words alive and make them memorable. Music adds beauty and splendor to the liturgy and lifts the hearts of those who sing and those who listen. Much church music, composed over the centuries, was specifically written in our Anglican tradition of worship, and we are honored to be the bearers of this rich musical heritage.

Our parish choirs exist to support the worship of the people, and as such, have various duties. They lead choral worship at the Eucharist on Sundays and also at the high holy days of Easter and Christmas. The repertoire the choirs sing is exceptionally varied and encompasses over a thousand years worth of music. Read on to explore and please make contact if you wish to become a part of making music at St. Paul’s Parish

  • Parish Choir

    Your Content Goes Here St. Paul’s Choir is the principle parish choir that sings for the 10:30 a.m. Choral Eucharist on Sunday mornings as well as monthly Evensong, Lessons & Carols, and other special services during the liturgical year. The choir has made two international tours with residencies at Gloucester and Canterbury Cathedrals and have produced the recording Love [...]

  • Recorder Group

    Your Content Goes Here The Mary Vars Recorder Consort of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is one of the many educational arms of the East Carolina Musical Arts Education Foundation’s Fisk Academy. The group meets at St. Paul’s every Tuesday morning and performs regularly for church and community events. Please contact Jon Shaw if you have interest in this marvelous wealth [...]

  • St. Paul's Dulcimer Group playing outdoors near an Episcopal church sign. Audience includes people seated and a dog on the grass.

    Dulcimer Group

    Your Content Goes Here St. Paul’s dulcimer group is composed of folks of all levels of ability and experience playing the mountain dulcimer. The Dulcimer group meets first and third Thursdays from 1:30 – 3 p.m. in St. Paul’s parish hall. Join us!

  • The Fisk Organ

    Your Content Goes Here The Perkins and Wells Memorial Organ, C.B. Fisk, Opus 126, was dedicated in 2005. The organ has 3 manuals and 58 ranks. Its principal function is supporting congregational song and choral accompaniments each Sunday morning. For more information, continue reading here.

  • St. Nicholas Choir

    Your Content Goes Here The St. Nicholas Choir is for children 3 years old through 5th grade. This choir provides a unique and fun way for young parishioners to participate in a church service. We also hope to engage children in a wider musical understanding of worship. [...]

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  • Daniel Shirley

    Coordinator of Special Music Programming

    Daniel Shirley

    Coordinator of Special Music Programming

    Dr. Daniel Shirley is delighted to serve as Coordinator of Special Music Programming at St. Paul’s. A professor of voice and opera at the ECU School of Music, Daniel has performed opera, concert works, and musical theater across the United States and Europe. He has been involved in the music ministries of Episcopal parishes for the past 20 years. He and his wife Caitlin live in Greenville, and all three of their kids attended (or currently attend) St. Paul’s Preschool.

  • David Baskeyfield

    Organist and Choirmaster

    David Baskeyfield

    Organist and Choirmaster

    David hails from the United Kingdom, where he read Law at the University of Oxford while serving as the Organ Scholar at St. John’s College. His passion for music led him across the Atlantic to the Eastman School of Music, where he obtained his Master’s and Doctoral degrees. Alongside a career as performer and recording artist, David is a devoted church musician. He has a deep sensibility for the liturgy and is committed to the role of music in enhancing its beauty, and helping direct our prayers and praise to God. In addition to his role at St. Paul’s, David is the Artistic Director of the Eastern Carolina Musical Arts Education Foundation (ECMAEF). David moved to Greenville from Rochester, NY, with his two springer spaniels, Lucy and Wilbur. He was particularly delighted to leave his snowblower in the garage for the new owners to enjoy, and intends to devote a considerable amount of his free time to offshore- and surf fishing. He also hopes to renew his scuba certification, following a necessary hiatus in upstate New York.

  • Aiyana Mourino

    Children’s Music Associate

    Aiyana Mourino

    Children’s Music Associate

    “I’m excited to join St. Paul’s as the new Children’s Music Associate and a Choral Scholar! I have a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from ECU and have been teaching music in Pitt County for the past three years. I’m passionate about helping children discover the joy of singing and using their gifts to glorify God. I also love choral singing and look forward to being part of the worship life here!”

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