Jazz Ensemble / Music

Music Ministry of Rosemary Minkler

The Episcopal Church in Connecticut recently featured St. John's own Rosemary Minkler in a recent online newsletter and blog. The story includes a video filmed April 24, 2016 that features Rosemary, the jazz band, and members of St. John's. As reported by Karin Hamilton: "Rosemary Minkler is a student at Western Connecticut State University, studying music. She is also a lifelong parishioner of St. John's, Waterbury. When the church organist left, Rosemary (and her dad, Steve Minkler) got to talking about their love for the congregation and their gifts as musicians and out of it came the idea for a monthly jazz Eucharist. Rosemary is on piano; filling out the quintet are four of her university colleagues. They play at coffeehouse concerts at the church, as well. It is indeed a music ministry. Listen to her story, and the band, in this video." Read more • Leer más → “Music Ministry of Rosemary Minkler”
Jazz Ensemble / News • Noticias

Sunday Jazz at the 9:30 Service — September 25

Rosemary Minkler, a member of St. John's since birth, leads an ensemble of jazz musicians at our 9:30 service one Sunday each month.  Joining Rose are friends and classmates from the music program at Western Connecticut State University.  Upcoming Jazz Sundays: July 24, August 21, and September 25. The St. John's Jazz Quintet (L-R): Tim Lewis (saxophone), Keenan Asbridge (trumpet), Rosemary Minkler (piano), Keith McDade (bass), Steve Niemitz (drums): Read more • Leer más → “Sunday Jazz at the 9:30 Service — September 25”
Concerts / Jazz Ensemble

Sunday Jazz Coffeehouse Concert – April 24, 2016

Join our Sunday Jazz Ensemble for a special Coffeehouse Concert on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 3:00pm, at St. John's. The program will feature original compositions and arrangements of familiar jazz standards. Proceeds will benefit the music program at St. John's Parish! Tickets are $6 per person and may be purchased at the door, or online . Refreshments will be available. Read more • Leer más → “Sunday Jazz Coffeehouse Concert – April 24, 2016”