About the Canon Precentor

John Renke

John Renke, Canon Precentor (Director of Music), is passionate in his various roles as an organist, conductor, composer, liturgist and teacher.  He has held positions in San Francisco Bay Area churches, including Grace Cathedral, St. Mary's Cathedral, and the National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi, where he founded the internationally acclaimed SCHOLA CANTORUM SAN FRANCISCO (ScholaSF).  In addition to his Cathedral duties, John continues with ScholaSF as its Director Emeritus. He is also a popular recitalist, performing throughout the United States, Europe, and Australia.