Music @ St. Bernard's Episcopal Church Bernardsville, NJ

Music @ St. Bernard's

Bless, O Lord, us Thy servants,who minister in Thy temple.

Grant that what we sing with our lips,we may believe in our hearts,

and what we believe in our hearts,we may show forth in our lives.

Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Tyler Weakland, Interim Music Director

Praised for his ‘verve and adroit collaborative piano playing’ by the Charleston City Paper, Tyler Weakland is a teacher, pianist, organist, conductor, composer, arranger/orchestrator, producer, and vocal coach. He is the Choral Director and Performing Arts Department Chair at Ranney School and former Associate Conductor of the GRAMMY award winning Westminster Symphonic Choir, preparing singers in major choral works and opera choruses for performances with professional orchestras. As a vocal coach he has worked with students at Mannes, TCNJ, and Westminster Choir College coaching art song, opera, and musical theatre. Mr. Weakland is the Music Director of the Princeton Boychoir at Westrick Music Academy and conductor of the Young Men’s Ensemble.

He has appeared as continuo organist with the Orchestra of Luke’s NYC in a performance of El Mesìas: Handel’s Messiah for a New World. Mr. Weakland was head of production for the 30th Anniversary Celebration of Westminster Choir College’s An Evening of Readings & Carols that was recorded live andbroadcast on PBS, in which he also conducted. He has also contracted, arranged, and conducted a handbell ensemble for a Hulu series pilot in NYC’s Gotham Hall. As a composer his portfolio includes art songs, choral works, hymn arrangements, brass arrangements, and handbell music. He currently serves as Interim Director of Music and Organist at St. Bernard’s Episcopal Church in Bernardsville, New Jersey. He received his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in Sacred Music with concentrations in piano, voice, and organ from Westminster Choir College.

Choir @ St. Bernard's

We believe in the wisdom of Saint Augustine when he said to sing is to pray twice.

Music has long been a central facet in the worship of the Anglican-Episcopal heritage. At Saint Bernard’s Church it is positively a highlight of our common life. Under the direction of Music Director, Dr. Martin (Marty) Sedek, our rich musical tradition continues. Simply put, the choir of Saint Bernard’s is exceptional. We are passionate about and deeply committed to the promotion of excellence in all our music programs.

The Parish Choir sings each Sunday at the 10:00 a.m. Eucharist September through June, and for special occasions throughout the year. It is composed of professional and volunteer choristers. The repertoire is a blend of traditional and modern music rooted in the Anglican choral tradition.

Membership requirements include an audition and a commitment of Sunday mornings from 8:30 a.m. until the conclusion of the Eucharist. St. Bernard’s is well known in the area for its fine music program. Membership is by audition only.

Please contact the Church Office for membership information.