David Sinden accompanies the Choir of the Church of St. Michael and St. George, St. Louis (Joseph Arndt, Choirmaster).

David Sinden performs The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Rachel Laurin (1961–2023), with Dr. Samantha Arten, narrator. This colorful, creepy tale is for all ages to enjoy! This Spooktacular Recital is a part of St. Peter’s Organ Anniversary Series.

The recital is free, and all are welcome. A Fall Family Festival and Chili Cook-Off follows.

David Sinden accompanies the Choir of the Church of St. Michael and St. George, St. Louis (Joseph Arndt, Choirmaster). This service of Choral Evensong is held at Saint Louis Abbey.

The St. Peter’s Singers return for their first Choral Evensong service of the season at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in St. Louis. Under the direction of David Sinden, this professional choir will sing choral evening services on the second Sunday of the month from October through April.

Choral Evensong is a traditional Anglican service of scripture, prayer, and music in the evening. It has been offered regularly at St. Peter’s for more than 35 years.

The Christ Church Cathedral Schola, and the St. Peter’s Singers (of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, St. Louis) will sing a joint service of Choral Evensong at Christ Church Cathedral on Sunday, September 20, at 5:00 p.m. The service includes music by David Briggs and Alexander L’Estrange. The combined choirs are directed by Dr. Connor Scott, and the organ is played by David Sinden. Evensong is a service of scripture, prayer, and music in the evening. All are welcome at this service.

Held on the eve of the National Convention of the American Guild of Organists, David Sinden accompanies a service of Choral Evensong on the Aeolian-Skinner organ of Christ Church Cathedral (1210 Locust St, St. Louis, Mo.). Dr. Connor Scott, Choirmaster.

The ninth annual joint Choral Evensong sung by the Choir of the Church of St. Michael and St. George (CSMSG), Clayton, and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will be held at St. Peter’s on Sunday, June 7, at 5:00 p.m. Evensong is a traditional service of scripture, prayer, and music. The choirs will be led by Joseph Arndt, the Organist and Director of Music at CSMSG.

All are welcome, and there is ample parking in the lots surrounding the church. A reception follows the service.

A concert performance with the Choir of Central Presbyterian Church, St. Louis, Matthew Mazzoni, director.

“And then shall your light break forth as the light of the morning.” These words of hopeful expectation of redemption in the Lord conclude the powerful oratorio, Elijah. Mendelssohn’s magnum opus follows the Biblical account of the prophet Elijah, revealing themes of faithfulness and righteousness through scenes of God’s provision and power. Central’s Chancel Choir will be joined by orchestra, including David Sinden, organ, and soloists to tell this compelling story.

Part of the 2026 St. Louis Bach Festival.

Let the powerful sounds of the organ at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church wash over you. Join us for a collaborative concert presented by The Bach Society of Saint Louis and the St. Louis Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. This early music–focused program features the artistry of local organists Sarah Bereza, Matthew Gerhardt and David Sinden, showcasing works by J.S. Bach and those who inspired him.

Tickets are free, but advance reservation is reccomended.

A guest lecture at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee

Among Herbert Howells’s teachers, both Ralph Vaughan Williams and Charles Villiers Stanford composed innovative and enduring hymn tunes. A close examination of the two Howells hymn tunes in The Hymnal 1982, as well as Howells’s other tunes, reveals the creative ways in which he continued to experiment with the English hymn tune form throughout his career.

The St. Peter’s Singers of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, St. Louis, sing this traditional service of scripture, prayer, and music in the evening.

All are most welcome at this service. There is ample parking in the lots surrounding the church. A reception follows downstairs in the Undercroft.

David Sinden accompanies the Choir of the Church of St. Michael & St. George, St. Louis, (Joseph Arndt, Choirmaster) in a service of Choral Evensong.

 “…a baptism in meaning — to the limit of words and beyond.”
—The Rev. Brian McLaren

Contemplate the mysteries of Holy Week with poetry and music at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, St. Louis, Mo., on Monday, March 30, at 6:00 p.m.

This service alternates between poems selected and recited by Kathryn Haydon with David Sinden’s improvised musical responses on the 56-rank Mander organ of St. Peter’s. 

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is located at 110 N Warson Rd in Ladue, and ample parking is available in the lots surrounding the church. All are most welcome at this service.

Kathryn Haydon, Ph.D., is a scientist, church musician, and independent literary scholar. She has given poetry recitations at literary conferences in Boston, Mass., and Lausanne, Switzerland; and her recitation of the 999-line poem “Pale Fire” by Vladimir Nabokov has been viewed over 8,500 times on YouTube.. 

David Sinden is an organist and choral conductor noted for his “centered leadership and solid musicianship.” Since 2015, he has been the Organist and Director of Music at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, St. Louis. He has studied organ improvisation with Gerre Hancock, Bruce Neswick, William Porter, and Jeffrey Smith.

David Sinden accompanies the Choir of the Church of St. Michael & St. George, St. Louis, (Joseph Arndt, Choirmaster) in a service of Choral Evensong.

David Sinden accompanies the Choir of the Church of St. Michael & St. George, St. Louis, (Joseph Arndt, Choirmaster) in a service of Choral Evensong.

The St. Peter’s Singers of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, St. Louis, sing this traditional service of scripture, prayer, and music in the evening.

All are most welcome at this service. There is ample parking in the lots surrounding the church. A reception follows downstairs in the Undercroft.

David Sinden accompanies the Choir of the Church of St. Michael & St. George, St. Louis, (Joseph Arndt, Choirmaster) at a special service of Choral Evensong at Saint Louis Abbey.

David Sinden accompanies the Choir of the Church of St. Michael & St. George, St. Louis, (Joseph Arndt, Choirmaster) in a service of Choral Evensong.

The St. Peter’s Singers of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, St. Louis, sing this traditional service of scripture, prayer, and music in the evening.

All are most welcome at this service. There is ample parking in the lots surrounding the church. A reception follows downstairs in the Undercroft.

David Sinden accompanies the Choir of the Church of St. Michael & St. George, St. Louis, (Joseph Arndt, Choirmaster) in a service of Choral Evensong.

David Sinden joins Early Music Missouri and Alchymy Viols for a program of English music from the late 16th and early 17th century by Orlando Gibbons and William Byrd. The concert features instrumental works for various combinations of violas da gamba as well as consort songs that combine solo and ensemble voices with the viol consort. Sopranos Arianna Aerie and Samantha Arten sing Byrd’s anthem “Christ rising again,” and Mr. Sinden will also perform Byrd’s Fantasia in A minor.

David Sinden accompanies the Choir of the Church of St. Michael & St. George, St. Louis, (Joseph Arndt, Choirmaster) in a service of Choral Evensong.

David Sinden leads the St. Peter’s Singers in this service for the Epiphany season.

The readings and hymns tell the story of the coming of Christ, the Magi’s visit, and the presentation in the Temple. 

The St. Peter's Singers sing this candlelit service of music and readings for the season. Music by Tomás Luis de Victoria, George Dyson, William Walton, Lennox Berkeley, Richard Proulx, James Whitbourn, and Will Todd.

Everyone is welcome at this service, and a festive reception follows. There is ample parking in the lots surrounding the church.

David Sinden accompanies the Choir of the Church of St. Michael & St. George, St. Louis, (Joseph Arndt, Choirmaster) in a service of Choral Evensong.

The Choir of the Church of St. Michael & St. George, St. Louis, (Joseph Arndt, Choirmaster) is accompanied by David Sinden. The service includes music by Boris Ord, Charles Wood, Herbert Howells, Michael Bedford, John Tavener, Robert Lehman, William Mathias, and John Gardner.

David Sinden leads the St. Peter’s Choir in a service of Lessons and Carols for Advent on Sunday, December 14, at 5:00 p.m.

Music old and new proclaims Advent themes throughout the service’s four sections: 1) the Message of Advent, 2) the Word of God, 3) the Prophetic Call, 4) the Christ-Bearer. The pattern of this service reflects the season’s growing anticipation, both of the first coming of Christ and of that day when the prayer “Thy Kingdom come” is finally and fully answered.

This Advent service is modeled on a service held at St. John’s College, Cambridge, England since 1956 (the Mander organ of St. Peter’s Church is inspired, in part, by the Mander organ at St. John’s).

Everyone is welcome at this service, and a festive reception follows. There is ample parking in the lots surrounding the church.

With the choirs of Central Presbyterian Church, St. Louis, Matthew Mazzoni, director.

Carols of joy will be interwoven with timeless Christmas favorites, including Vaughan Williams’ dramatic Fantasia on Christmas Carols and Randol Allen Bass’ exuberant Gloria.

David Sinden accompanies the Choir of the Church of St. Michael & St. George, St. Louis, (Joseph Arndt, Choirmaster) in a service of Advent Lessons and Carols.

Part of the Couts Music Series at Second Presbyterian Church, St. Louis. Spencer Smith, Minister of Music and Arts Ministry.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of music for Advent by Johann Sebastian Bach, as the Second Church Chorale and Baroque Orchestra bring Cantata 140: Wachet auf to life. This concert will also have new works by Kyle Pederson and music for congregation. A reception to follow.