St. James the Less Music Department
Our Instruments
The Church is blessed with an Aeolian Skinner organ built in 1946, 3 glorious and historic Steinway pianos, and a Flemish style harpsichord.
Welcome to the Music Department of The Church of St. James the Less. We are a vibrant program that involves parishioners of all ages. There are opportunities for everyone in our church and community to participate and we welcome new members to
join us.
Come, Sing and share your talents with us and the congregation.
Director of Music Justin Bischof
A Canadian-Swiss resident of Scarsdale, he is a rising figure in the conducting arena where he has made a name for himself in both operatic and orchestral circles in such cities as New York, Paris, Perth.
Justin Bischof received a doctor of musical arts degree from the Manhattan School of Music in 1998. While in school, he twice received the Claire Coci Award. In 1999, he was appointed adjunct professor of music history and adviser at Barnard College and professor of music theory at the Manhattan School of Music.
Previously Justin was Associate Director of Music at The Church of the Heavenly Rest, Director of Music at The Church of the Resurrection and Pianist and Conductor at Westchester Reform Temple.