Joe Simmons

Joe Simmons

Associate Music Director and Choir

Joe Simmons, Psalmist for the 2008 Papal Mass in Yankee Stadium, is Principal Cantor at the Church of St. John the Baptist in New York City. A nationally recognized music minister and speaker, Joe travels the United States presenting concerts of inspirational music and workshops for parish cantors and lectors. His CDs on the Oculus Music label and World Library Publications are widely used in healing ministries. He is the author of The Work of the Cantor: Proclaimer of the Word, Leader of Prayer (WLP) and co-author of Cantor Basics, 2nd Edition (OCP). For information on Joe's recordings, concerts, and workshops, please visit www.JoeSimmonsOnline.com.

Music by Joe Simmons:

  • Sudden Waves

    Sudden Waves

    From uncertain strife to unexpected grace, Joe Simmons' new CD, Sudden Waves offers a rich collection of musical poetry to accompany the spiritual journey. Listen anew to American inspirational classics like "Wayfaring Stranger," "His Eye is on the Sparrow," and "I'll Fly Away," along with evocative contemporary works including "Pay Attention" and "Song of Bernadette". Buy now »

  • Singing Out

    Singing Out

    Earthy and transcendent, sensual and sacred. These are words used to describe Singing Out, the debut album by New York City vocalist Joe Simmons. The album features songs that reflect an inclusive and reconciling spirituality by some of today's most progressive and poetic writers of religious music. Buy now »

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