As part of the cathedral’s music program, the Music Series is called to offer its musical riches to the wider community so that all can experience the unique acoustical environment, superb pipe organs, and talented musicians dedicated to making music in a sacred space.
For concerts and other events hosted by outside organizations but held at Saint Mark’s, please visit our events calendar.
2026-2027 Music Series Concerts
Saint Mark’s Music Series Presents: All Bach on the Flentrop Organ
Paul Jacobs, organ The season opens with Bach and a special appearance by organist Paul Jacobs, one of our time’s leading organ virtuosos. He will perform J. S. Bach’s monumental Art of Fugue — a deep exploration of contrapuntal possibilities. On the program: Art of Fugue by J. S. Bach Tickets available here
Saint Mark’s Music Series Presents: All-Night Vigil
Cappella Romana John Michael Boyer, conductor Cappella Romana presents Rachmaninoff’s All-Night Vigil, a luminous bridge between ancient Slavic spiritual traditions and late-Romantic expression. With bass notes that challenge the limits of the human voice, it is an outpouring of profound emotional and spiritual vision. On the program: All-Night Vigil by Sergei Rachmaninoff Tickets available here
Saint Mark’s Music Series Presents: Organ Plus in Thomsen Chapel
Justin Murphy-Mancini, organ Jennifer Rhyne, flute Justin Murphy Mancini, organ, and Jennifer Rhyne, flute, will fill Saint Mark’s Thomsen Chapel with music by well-known masters and underrepresented voices. This concert is offered both Saturday and Sunday afternoons in Thomsen Chapel in two identical performances. Seating is extremely limited, so purchasing your tickets in advance is highly recommended. On the program: TBD Tickets available here
Saint Mark’s Music Series Presents: Organ Plus in Thomsen Chapel
Justin Murphy-Mancini, organ Jennifer Rhyne, flute Justin Murphy Mancini, organ, and Jennifer Rhyne, flute, will fill Saint Mark’s Thomsen Chapel with music by well-known masters and underrepresented voices. This concert is offered both Saturday and Sunday afternoons in Thomsen Chapel in two identical performances. Seating is extremely limited, so purchasing your tickets in advance is highly recommended. On the program: TBD Tickets available here
Saint Mark’s Music Series Presents: Trio Mediæval
Anna Maria Friman, Linn Andrea Fuglseth, & Jorunn Lovise Husan Saint Mark’s Music Series and the Northwest Edvard Grieg Society have come together to feature this Grammy-nominated, internationally-acclaimed vocal trio whose crystalline counterpoint will ring in every corner of Saint Mark’s nave. On the program: TBD Tickets available here
Saint Mark’s Music Series Presents: A Tudor Passiontide
Tudor Choir Doug Fullington, conductor The Tudor Choir, conducted by Doug Fullington will share a concert of choral works for Lent and Passiontide, filling Saint Mark’s with Tudor polyphony by Tallis, Byrd, Taverner, Sheppard, Fayrfax and more in anticipation of Holy Week. On the program: Choral works by Tallin, Byrd, Taverner, Sheppard, Fayrfax and more Tickets available here
Saint Mark’s Music Series Presents: Cactet
Cactet Michael Lim & Jennifer Caine, violin Alex Grimes, viola & Page Smith, cello Composed of principals of the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra, violinists Michael Lim and Jennifer Caine, violist Alex Grimes, and cellist Page Smith, Cactet will perform works by women composers and selections from PNB’s repertoire. On the program: String quartets by Melia Watras, Selina Fisher, Jessie Montgomery, Fanny Mendelssohn and more Tickets available here
TICKETING
Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance online—click the event listing above for the link to purchase tickets for a specific concert. A physical ticket will not need to be presented at the door, as ticket sales will be on a will-call list.
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If you wish to sponsor an upcoming event, please contact Canon Michael Kleinschmidt. Thank you for supporting our music program at Saint Mark’s!
Upcoming Organ by Night Recitals
On the third Sunday of the month, an organist offers 20 minutes of music on the mighty Flentrop organ. Listeners are encouraged to join them in the gallery to see and hear the organ and organist up close. Find our upcoming Organ by Night offerings below.
Organ by Night: Kyle Haugen
Kyle Haugen will offer the Organ by Night music following Compline on Sunday, September 20. Kyle presently serves cantor at Queen Anne Lutheran Church, Seattle.
Organ by Night: Geoffrey Liu
Geoffrey Liu will offer the Organ by Night music following Compline on Sunday, October 18. Geoffrey presently serves organist at Kent United Methodist Church.
Upcoming Musical Liturgies
Saint Mark’s offers a number of musical liturgies throughout the year including regular Choral Evensong and festival Eucharists. Find our upcoming musical liturgies below.
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong on the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost This ancient practice of singing evening prayers is offered by an intergenerational choir on the first Sunday of the month, October through May. More information is available at saintmarks.org/evensong.
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong on All Saints' Day This ancient practice of singing evening prayers is offered by an intergenerational choir on the first Sunday of the month, October through May. More information is available at saintmarks.org/evensong.
Past Music Series Concerts
View a list of concerts from past Music Series seasons here.