Organ recital
St Thomas a Becket, Northaw Parish Church
Sunday 28 February at 3pm
Organ recital to celebrate the restoration of the Father Willis organ at St Thomas a Becket, Northaw Parish Church, to be given by Andrew Lucas, Master of the Music of St Albans Cathedral, on Sunday 28 February at 3pm. Music to include works by Bach, Mendelssohn and Vierne.
Entrance free; retiring collection in aid of St Albans Cathedral Organ Restoration Fund.
Further information, tel: 01707 653221, or www.stthomasandstandrew.com
Vacancy: Organist and Director of Music
Great St Mary’s, Sawbridgeworth, Herts
An exciting opportunity for a creative and inspiring musician with an enthusiasm for teaching youngsters.
We are a lively parish with a strong musical tradition. Enthusiastic robed choir of adults and children. Good 2 manual organ.
One Sunday Eucharist, Sunday Evensong, major festivals and Friday evening choir practice. Other services by arrangement. £5000 per year, plus fees for weddings and funerals.
This post is subject to Enhanced CRB check.
Details from:
The Revd Canon R.F. Sibson,
The Vicarage
Sheering Mill Lane, Sawbridgeworth, Herts CM21 9ND
email:
[Item added: 5 February 2010]
Musical Events at All Saints Leighton Buzzard during March
All Saints' Parish Church, Leighton Buzzard
There are three concerts happening in All Saints during March.
- On Saturday 6th, starting at 7 p.m., the boys and men of St Alban's Cathedral Choir will be giving a recital of sacred music, in aid of the All Saints Preservation Trust. This promises to be an outstanding event; the choir is one of the finest cathedral choirs in the country, and we are very fortunate to obtain their services. Tickets (£10, concessions £6) will be available in advance from the Church Office, and at the door on the day.
- On the following Saturday, the 13th, the Linsdale Singers will be performing a programme of choral music including the Mass in G minor by Vaughan Williams and the Requiem by Howells, in aid of the Preservation Trust. Tickets will be available at the door, and the concert starts at 7.30 p.m.
- In between these two choral events, there will be a lunchtime organ recital of music by J.S.Bach, to be given by John Wearmouth in aid of "Oxjam". This will take place on Friday 12th, starting at 1 p.m and lasting around 45 minutes. Admission will be free, but donations will be gratefully received. The Coffee Shop will be open throughout, and patrons will be able to come through to the church for some, or all, of the programme.
Requiem: A one-day singing workshop
St Michael's Church, Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3SN
Saturday 27th March, 11am-5pm
Fresh from premières in Oxford, London and the USA, celebrated contemporary composer Bob Chilcott leads a workshop for singers on his new work, Requiem, finishing with a complete performance. Registration from 10am.
Adults £10, children £5, music provided free of charge.
For further information, see this poster (300k PDF).
To reserve your place:
visit
www.saintmichaelweb.org.uk
email:
or telephone 08444 871333
Vacancy: Director of Music/Organist
St Peter's Church, Parish of Mill End, Rickmansworth, Herts.
Required from April 2010, on the retirement of Roger Harris, to continue our musical development within the catholic tradition of the C of E. Duties include directing and inspiring our able, enthusiastic choirs and playing for weekly Sunday services (10.30 Eucharist, 6pm Evensong), monthly choral Evensong, major festivals/Saints Days, weddings and funerals. Deputies are available if required. The small RSCM affiliated adult (SATB) and junior choirs rehearse weekly separately. We have a 2 manual + pedals tracker action organ. RSCM rates plus fees apply. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Details from:
Father Nicholas Pnematicatos,
Tel: 07703 566787
email:
Parish website: www.parishofmillend.org.uk
[Item added: 11 November 2009]
Sponsor A Pipe in the Harrison & Harrison Organ at St Albans Cathedral
Barry Forrester - St Albans Cathedral Music Trust
The great organ at St Albans Cathedral has now been silent for over a year. A major programme of restoration and development by the original builders - Harrison & Harrison of Durham - was initiated in August 2007 when it could be delayed no longer.
For over forty-five years the organ had been used every day for rehearsal, practice, services and performances. Such heavy usage had, however, paid its toll. The mechanism had become worn and unreliable and it became clear that a full refurbishment could be put off no longer.
The programme of work now underway comprises the complete restoration, repair, cleaning and adjustment of the instrument. At the same time some sensitive tonal enhancements consistent with the organ's essential character are planned, including the addition of a 32-foot reed as well as a small section in the Nave to support congregational singing.
Through donations to the organ restoration fund and other gifts, the St Albans Cathedral Music Trust has been able to allocate some £465,000 towards the scheme. This has enabled the contract to be signed and the work initiated. However the need to close the gap on the total cost of £830,000 is urgent.
One new way of helping is through the "Sponsor a Pipe" scheme, which has recently been launched by the Music Trust. You can sponsor a pipe in memory of a departed friend or relative, in thanksgiving for a special event, as an unusual gift, or simply for yourself. Families, schools and groups can help too by sponsoring a pipe jointly.
A separate brochure (see link to pdf below) explains how you can take part, and what you will receive in return.
Please be generous in your support so that when the return of the organ in Spring 2009 is celebrated, we can also celebrate the raising of the full cost.
Further details: Sponsor A Pipe Brochure (PDF file)
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