About James Walker

A nationally-​recognized conductor and concert organist, James Walker entertains and enlightens audiences throughout the United States, and his solo recitals are broadcast on National Public Radio. Winner of the prestigious Mader National Organ-​Playing Competition in 1986, he is a featured soloist at Bach festivals and regional and national music conventions. Currently James is Director of Music at All Saints Church, Pasadena, California.

The 105th Widor Toccata mastered by James Walker for Easter

By |2021-07-04T13:47:18-07:00April 16th, 2017|News, Timeline All Saints|

Long before I arrived at All Saints, it was a tradition to have Widor’s famous Toccata from Symphony No. 5 played at the end of Easter services. I hopped right onto the tradition, and over the years, those attending Easter services at All Saints would tell me how important that moment was for them. >

Holy Week and Easter Services 2017

By |2022-03-09T16:18:37-08:00April 2nd, 2017|News|

Commit yourself to walk with Jesus this week. The services of Holy Week commemorate Jesus’ descent into death before the great miracle of Easter.

The crowds’ cheers at Jesus’ triumphal parade into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday turn to jeers and the demand for his blood on Good Friday. If you allow yourself to descend to >

Next Steps in Music Ministry Leadership at All Saints

By |2017-05-16T15:28:18-07:00March 9th, 2017|News|

A plan for the future is unfolding very quickly.  There will be two phases to the search for the next leader of the All Saints music ministry: interim and permanent. 

Interim Choirmaster Search

The rector, Mike Kinman, has assembled an excellent search team for an interim choirmaster: Elizabeth Tatum, soprano section leader/soloist of >

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