St John's strives to combine the best of contemporary liturgy with the highest quality music. Music is important to us: whether it be choral and instrumental music during the liturgy, or energetic hymn-singing by the congregation, St John's is a singing church! Our liturgy is based in the Book of Alternative Services (1985), and music for worship is taken from the broad repertoire of sacred music, representing everything from renaissance and baroque motets to contemporary spirituals and songs of praise.

The heart of the music ministry at St John's is our choir. Presently 53 members, the choir rehearses Thursday evenings 7:30 to 9:30, preceded by a half-hour workshop in sight-singing for those who wish to improve their ability to read music. The choir sings the principal service every Sunday from Labour Day to Pentecost, as well as on Holy Days and other special occasions.

In addition to singing the weekly Sunday liturgy, the choir presents concerts with orchestra, and sings special services and/or concerts in other churches. In the summer of 1994, the choir went on its first foreign concert tour, singing in such locations as St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh; St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London; and Westminster Abbey. Membership in the choir is open to all. For information about joining the choir, or to arrange an audition, please contact Gordon Johnston.