Paul Stivitts

Evensong Musical Director

   Paul Stivitts' 25-year career in music as a performer, teacher, director and composer has taken him all over the world (48 states, 15 European Nations, Australia, Brazil, Canada, England, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Russia, and Turkey).  In this boundless journey around the globe, his musical diversity has led to touring, recording, and sharing the stage with dozens of today's leading musical groups.

   Paul grew up in northern California, and picked up a set of drum sticks at the age of 9.  He began playing in worship bands during college.   He has been a part of worship teams in several churches and three church plants, one in Texas and two in New York City.  In addition to his role as Musical Director at Evensong, Paul is also Musical Director at Grace Church in NYC and a member of the band Braddigan.  He is active in Love Light and Melody, a non-profit organization that fights extreme poverty and injustice for those living in the trash dumps in Nicaragua.   

   Paul has a degree in Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas.  He and his wife Morning-Star live in New York City.