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Through revelatory music and groundbreaking conversations with authors and thinkers, Trinity’s free programming brings our audiences new ways of seeing, and being, in the world. From classical and modern masterpieces to innovative jazz, Trinity’s musical programs are “the top of musical life in New York” (The New York Times). And our Trinity Talks, at the intersection of sacred and civic life, deepen our understanding on issues of religion, social justice, and community. 

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Messiah at Trinity

A cherished holiday tradition that has captivated audiences since 1770, Trinity’s Messiah is “the gold standard” (The New York Times)
Messiah soloist in Trinity Church

New York’s most historic Messiah

In a city full of Messiah concerts, Trinity’s version is unique.
Sonya Headlam performs Messiah with The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Trinity Baroque Orchestra.

Watch the concert live!

Led by celebrated guest conductor Jane Glover, this year’s performance will stream live on YouTube on Friday, December 13, at 7pm.
Burns Coffee House

The First Messiah in NYC

Did Trinity Church present the first performance of Handel’s Messiah in the New World?
Messiah 2023

From the Archives

Watch the “transcendent and awe-inspiring” 2023 concert, recorded live in Trinity Church.

Music Education

We’re developing the next generation of music makers.

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MusicJuly 31, 2022

Compline by Candlelight

Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. Set in the tranquility of St. Paul’s Chapel, one of the...

MusicJuly 26, 2022

Summer Jazz Artist Series

St. Paul's Chapel • In-person and online
Free; reservations not required

As part of Trinity Church Wall Street's growing commitment to jazz, a uniquely American art form and an important, uniting voice for our collective story and experience, we are hosting a weekly lunchtime music series coordinated by Jazz House Kids.

Jazz House Kids offer students a wide range of creative programming with internationally renowned jazz performers teaching alongside staff. Through music, mentoring, education, and apprenticeship, Jazz House Kids cultivates tomorrow's global citizens so they may build vibrant communities.

*Schedule of concerts:

  • June 14: Saxophonist Abel Mireles and the LatiNext Project
  • June 21: Zoe Obadia Quartet
  • June 28: Bruce Williams Quintet
  • July 12: Claudia Abenda
  • July 19: Patrick Bird's Birdman Sextet
  • July 26: JazzHouse@Trinity Student Showcase and Faculty Concert
WorshipJuly 24, 2022

Compline by Candlelight

Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. Set in the tranquility of St. Paul’s Chapel, one of the...

MusicJuly 17, 2022

Compline by Candlelight

Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. Set in the tranquility of St. Paul’s Chapel, one of the...

MusicJuly 12, 2022

Summer Jazz Artist Series: Claudia Abena

St. Paul's Chapel • In-person and online
Free; reservations not required

As part of Trinity Church Wall Street's growing commitment to jazz, a uniquely American art form and an important, uniting voice for our collective story and experience, we are hosting a weekly lunchtime music series coordinated by Jazz House Kids.

Jazz House Kids offer students a wide range of creative programming with internationally renowned jazz performers teaching alongside staff. Through music, mentoring, education, and apprenticeship, Jazz House Kids cultivates tomorrow's global citizens so they may build vibrant communities.

*Schedule of concerts:

  • June 14: Saxophonist Abel Mireles and the LatiNext Project
  • June 21: Zoe Obadia Quartet
  • June 28: Bruce Williams Quintet
  • July 12: Claudia Abena
  • July 19: Patrick Bird's Birdman Sextet
  • July 26: JazzHouse@Trinity Student Showcase and Faculty Concert
MusicJuly 10, 2022

The Steve Turre Sextet

Free; reservations are not required

Trinity Church Wall Street, in collaboration with Jazz House Kids, presents a free performance of The Steve Turre Sextet. Over the course of a remarkable career spanning more than five decades, virtuoso Steve Turre has proven he is one of the foremost masters of the trombone, and a pioneer of using seashells as musical instruments. In addition to being a member of the Saturday Night Live Band, jazz icon Turre has performed with numerous preeminent artists including Ray Charles, Art Blakey, Dizzy Gillespie, McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, Tito Puente, and more. This performance presents works from his upcoming recording on Smoke Sessions, called “Generations,” and features a band of some of the most celebrated jazz musicians.

Steve Turre - Trombone & shell

Rufus Reid - Bass

Ron Blake - Sax & flute

Isaiah Thompson - Piano

Wallace Roney Jr. - Trumpet

Orion Turre - Drums

With special guest Abdou M’Boup – Percussion

Can't attend in person? To watch live, go to Trinity’s homepage at the time of the performance. To watch on-demand, visit our music video portal.

WorshipJuly 3, 2022

Compline by Candlelight

Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. Set in the tranquility of St. Paul’s Chapel, one of the...

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