David Sinden, organist

David Sinden, a critically acclaimed organist and church musician noted for his “masterful” choral accompanying, is Organist and Minister of Music at historic St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Capitol Square in Richmond, Virginia. He directs three choirs and plays the three-manual organ built by Manuel Rosales, the largest instrument by the noted organ builder in the Eastern United States.

Previously, Mr. Sinden was the Assistant Organist and Choirmaster of Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis, Indiana, where he accompanied four choral ensembles and directed the Christ Church Singers.

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Ex ore innocentium
John Ireland (1879-1962)

from the CD Meditations on the Cross
The Christ Church Cathedral Girls' Choir
Frederick Burgomaster, director; David Sinden, organist
© Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis

Improvisation on "In dulci jubilo"

MP3 [3.89 MB]
Wolff organ, December 2008

"Lord of all being" by Oliver Wendell Holmes
Tune: HOLY LIGHT by David Sinden

MP3 [5.73 MB]
Brombaugh organ, recorded in liturgy, March 2003

Chorale Prelude: "Lobt Gott, ihr Christen, allzugleich"    BWV 609
J. S. Bach (1685-1750)

MP3 [1.22 MB]
Taylor & Boody organ, July 2008

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Upcoming Appearances

Choral Evensong
Celebrating the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul
Sunday 22 Jan - 5:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va.

The Crucifixion: A Meditation on the Sacred Passion of the Holy Redeemer
by John Stainer
Friday 24 February - 7:30 p.m.
On the 125th anniversary of the first performance
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va.

Recent Appearances

Ten Voluntaries for the Organ
Sunday 15 Jan - 4:00 p.m.
A Recital Celebrating the 300th Anniversary of the Birth of English Composer John Stanley
Performed on the Henry Erben organ
(The oldest organ in Richmond)
The Chapel of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond Va.

An Epiphany Procession with Holy Eucharist
Friday 6 Jan 2012 - 7:30 p.m.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va.

Organ Recital
First Tuesday Concerts at St. Paul's
Tuesday 3 Jan 2012 - 12:30 p.m.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond Va.

A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Saturday 24 December - 8:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va.

Christmas Carol Concert
Sunday 11 December - 2:15 p.m.
The Parish Choir of St. Paul's Church, Richmond
Monumental Church, Richmond, Va.

Organ Recital
First Tuesday Concerts at St. Paul's
Tuesday 6 December - 12:30 p.m.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va.

An Advent Procession with Lessons and Carols
Sunday 4 December - 5:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va.

Organ Recital
First Tuesday Concerts at St. Paul's
Tuesday 1 November - 12:30 p.m.
St Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va.

"Saxophone Evensong"
Sunday 23 October - 5:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va.

Choral Evensong
Sunday 25 September - 5:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va.

Candlelight Concert
Saturday 24 September - 8:00 p.m.
Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, Va.

Music, Poetry and Prayer: a service in remembrance of September 11, 2001
Saturday 10 September - 5:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Capitol Square, Richmond, Va.

Choral Evensong for the Feast of
St. Mary the Virgin

Sunday 14 August - 5:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va.

Choral Evensong
Sunday 22 May - 5:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va.

Candlelight Concert
Saturday 14 May - 8:00 p.m.
Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, Va.

St. Paul's Community Lenten Series
Monday through Friday at 12:30 p.m.
9 March through 20 April
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va.
Organ Voluntary List
Podcast

Poetry and Music for Holy Week
organ improvisation with readings by the Rev'd D. Wallace Adams-Riley
Holy Monday 18 April - 7:30 p.m.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va.
view rehearsal footage

Choral Evensong
Sunday 10 April - 5:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va.

Bach Marathon
with Richmond-area organists
Sunday 6 March - 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Richmond, Va

Organ Recital
Music by Bach, Handel, Mozart,
Herbert Howells, Arvo Pärt & Jehan Alain
Sunday 13 February - 4:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va.

Choral Evensong
Sunday 30 January - 5:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va.