Meet Staff Singer Phill Takemura Sears
April 29, 2026
Phill Takemura Sears has sung as a bass/baritone with St. John’s choir since the beginning of 2019.
Phill Takemura Sears has sung as a bass/baritone with St. John’s choir since the beginning of 2019.
Jennifer Sylvester is in her fourth season as a soprano staff singer at St. John the Evangelist.
Tessa Wegenke is in her eighth year as an alto staff singer at St. John’s.
by Richard Gray For many people, the music of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah is instantly recognizable. Here in the Twin Cities, the oratorio (a sacred
Charlie Carroll has been singing at St. John’s for three years.
Griffin LaVictoire has been a staff singer for St. John the Evangelist since January of 2023.
Bass-baritone David McGowan is in his second year with us as a staff singer.
When Richard Gray invited me to give a recital, I decided this would be an opportunity to benefit the Organ Fund, support the ongoing care of the instrument, and help lay the groundwork for a future major organ project. I am looking forward very much to giving an organ concert to benefit the Organ Fund at St. John’s on Friday, January 23 at 7pm.
Katie Boardman is in her second year with us as a soprano staff singer.
St. John’s has hosted the Artaria Chamber Music School (ACMS) from its inception in 2002. Founded and operated by members of the Artaria String Quartet, the school teaches students the techniques and artistry needed to interpret important Classical, Romantic, and Modern Era chamber music masterpieces.