Gary Barrett has engaged elemental sacred music since the early 1980’s. He was founder of the Bella Voce consort, a group specializing in early sacred music. He has sung with the Abbey Schola at St. John’s Abbey and the Collegeville Consort based out of St. John’s University. Additionally, he has led the day-long Anglican celebration, Chanting the Psalms, on several occasions. He is also a chant leader for the weekly contemplative sittings at the Episcopal House of Prayer.