Music

Music

St Mary’s has a tradition of providing sung services each week which was put on hold during the Covid pandemic.  Now in May 2023 we have a small un-robed group of ‘choir members’ who sit in the congregation and help to lead our worship, both the hymns and the sung responses during Holy Communion.   They are always pleased to welcome new members and whilst an ability to read music is an advantage, it’s not as essential as the willingness to learn.  If you are interested in singing with us, please contact us

The Organs

There are two organs in the Church. The first is a Pipe Organ with one manual and pedals at the back of the Church.  The second organ is an Allen electronic organ, with outstandingly authentic sampled sound. This is used for most services to lead the singing and to accompany the choir.

Organist

We would welcome a permanent organist to lead the music of the church in a voluntary capacity, post the retirement of our previous organist and choirmaster, but we are very lucky to have Denis Garne to fill this role in the meantime.  We are grateful to him for stepping into the breach and supporting our Sunday services.  Other organists help at the Thursday communion and monthly Evensong.

The applicant will need an enhanced DBS check and to comply with the C of E Safeguarding Policy.

Please contact the Churchwardens for more details of this role.