Saint Pauls K Street

From its establishment in 1886, music has played an integral role at St. Paul’s Parish. Long noted for fine organ and choral music carefully framed in the glories of a high Anglican liturgy, St. Paul's contributes richly to the spiritual and cultural life of its larger community.

St. Paul's Parish gave the city of Washington its first "choral service" with a vested choir of men and boys. Organist Edgar Priest left the employ of St. Paul's in 1911 to become the first organist of Washington Cathedral, taking several choristers to establish the national church's famous choir. The debt was later repaid with the appointment of Paul Callaway, Organist Emeritus of the Cathedral, as Music Director at St. Paul's from 1979 to 1985. The Schoenstein organ installed in 1996 has generated international attention. With its beauty and excellent acoustics, St. Paul’s nave is a frequent venue for many notable performances of choral and chamber music.