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Saint George's Choir is faithfully served by volunteer singers and paid section leaders, all of whom bring considerable experience, skill and passion to their art. The choir's repertoire is inspired by the English Cathedral tradition, from William Byrd to John Tavener. Each Sunday, the choir sings a different setting of the Mass, a Communion motet, in addition to the weekly round of plainsong psalms and hymns. The choir also sings for major feast days as the days occur throughout the Christian Year. Choral Evensong is held once a month from October to May. Saint George's Choir is an integral part of parish life, singing for requiems and, on occasion, weddings.
Choir rehearsals take place at 7.30-9.30pm on Thursdays.
Auditions for the St. George's Choir, please contact Garth MacPhee at music@roundchurch.ca or 421-1705.
Please see service schedule for times of all services.
And our programmes for younger singers:
Junior Choir: Ages 6-12
This group meets on Tuesdays 6-7pm in the Guild Room in the Parish Hall. The Junior Choir welcomes children 6-12 years old who enjoy singing and making music. Strong emphasis is placed on learning to sing in a healthy, musical way. Informal instruction on music theory is also included during the weekly rehearsals. The Junior Choir repertoire draws on a variety of musical style, and is intended to enhance the Christian Education appropriate to this age group.
Cherubs: Children under 6 years old.
Each Sunday following the 10.30 service, our Music Director Garth MacPhee leads an informal singing circle for preschoolers and their mothers. The Cherubs meet in the Guild Room, adjacent to the Parish Hall where Coffee Hour takes place. The music is geared for children under 6 yrs old. The songs are simple and enjoyable, intended to cultivate a love of singing and making music together. All are welcome!
Interested in joining the Junior Choir or Cherub group? Contact Garth MacPhee at music@roundchurch.ca or 421-1705.
The Prince Edward Consort presents "Good Queen Bess": The Prince Edward Consort, a one-to-a-part vocal ensemble directed by our very own Andrew Pickett, will present "Good Queen Bess," music and readings from the life and times of Elizabeth I. The programme will feature sacred and secular works by Tallis, Byrd, Morley, Weelkes, and Wilbye. Special guests will include the Fret Naught viol consort; Michael Robson, lutenist; and Gwynedd Pickett, reader. Admission is by donation (suggested $20), and all proceeds go to the Friends of St. George's Society to benefit music at St. George's. St. George's Church, Sunday Jan 29, 7 pm.
Music Director: Garth MacPhee
Garth is a native Nova Scotian and a graduate of Church Music at McGill University (M. Mus, 2006). He brings 25 years of experience as a professional church musician. Among his several appointments, he served as Music Director here at St. George's from 1997-2000; at St. John the Divine in Victoria, British Columbia; and from 2004-2011 at St. John the Evangelist in Montreal, as well as Temple Emanu-El Beth Shalom from 2007-2011. While in Montreal, he pursued studies in organ, voice and choral conducting. He is an experienced artistic director and administrator of parish concert series and also brings experience working with youth choirs. He currently sings as a professional tenor in a number of choral ensembles. Garth is very happy to return to Nova Scotia and to St. George's and we are delighted to welcome him back.
Press release - September 23rd, 2011
The Organ "The marvelous St. George's organ" (Halifax Chronicle Herald)
The organ, Opus 76 of Orgues Létourneau Ltee was installed in the Round Church in 2002. It is a 25 stop Mechanical Action instrument which is capable of handling most of the great repertoire, thanks to its flexible tonal design. (Specifications & photos)
The Parish makes both the Round Church and the Little Dutch Church (LDC) available as venues for musical and extra-liturgical events. The unique acoustics of the Round Church make for an exceptional venue for chamber concerts, while the intimacy and simple elegance of the LDC allow small ensembles or solo performers a drawing room atmosphere. For inquiries about renting the spaces of the Parish please contact the Parish Office (office@roundchurch.ca).
The Parish has use of a single manual harpsichord, is in the process of acquiring a piano, and is fortunate to have a fine 2 manual Mechanical Action organ built in 2002 by Orgues Letourneau Ltee http://www.letourneauorgans.com. See The Organ for details of the instrument and photos of the installation.