The Music Programs at the Setauket Presbyterian Church carry a long standing tradition of fun, fellowship and spiritual enrichment. The choirs are an inspirational way of expressing our thanks and praise to God. Everyone is invited to experience and explore their faith musically. For information on how you can get involved in our music program: call Robert E. Price at 941-4271.
Senior Choir
- Membership: Teens to Retirees
- Rehearsals: Thursdays at 7:00 PM
The Senior Choir rehearses Thursday evenings and sings at Sunday 9:30AM services as well as other special occasions. The choir, under the guidance of Music Director Emeritus Mark Orton, became a versatile vocal ensemble that is capable of singing anything from Renaissance masterpieces to the latest Contemporary Christian anthem. New members are encouraged to join.
Youth Choir
- Membership: Kindergarten to 6th Grade
- Rehearsals: Sundays at 4:30 PM
The Youth Choir is open to all children who love music. It rehearses Sundays afternoons and sings periodically at church services and other special events from September to June. The children who participate learn the value and feel the joy of traditional and contemporary church music.
Bell Choir
- Membership: Teens to Retirees
- Rehearsals: Mondays at 7:30 PM
This fun-loving, hard-working handbell choir meets regularly on Monday evenings. It enhances the Sunday morning services periodically, and is occasionally asked to provide music for community events. If you know how to count, you too can join this companionable group.
Music Director & Church Organist: Mr. Robert E. Price
Robert came to the Setauket Presbyterian Church in 2003 as the Church Organist. In June 2005, he became the Music Director. Born and raised on Long Island, Robert has been involved in performing religious music most of his life. Prior to coming to Setauket, he was the organist and music director in two Episcopal churches in Nassau County. He divides his time between his church responsibilities, giving private music instruction, accompanying singers and instrumentalists and freelancing as a professional bassoonist.
Robert has a Bachelor of Music from the Manhattan School of Music and an Master of Music from the Mannes College of Music.
Music Director Emeritus: Mr. Mark Orton
Mark became Director of Music at Setauket Presbyterian Church in 1968. For 37 years he directed the Music Program at the Church. He retired in 2005 and has been given the honorary title of Music Director Emeritus. Mark continues to contribute to the music program at the Church.
Mark has a BA in Music History and Theory from Colorado College and a MS in Choral Conducting from Juilliard School of Music.
Please Note:
Rehearsal schedules are subject to change.