When Dean Penny approached me to prepare this Ministry Highlight on the Music Department, I was immediately struck with what a difficult task this is to accomplish in just one short letter. How do I talk about something in which I am so impassioned in just a few paragraphs? How do I convey how special … READ MORE…
St Paul’s offers a variety of Christmas services, from the 5pm family Mass, to the “Midnight” mass at 10.30pm, to the morning service on Christmas day. This doesn’t happen without our dedicated staff, clergy, and volunteers. A lot goes on behind the scenes! Here’s a look at what you didn’t see: The Choirs practice before … READ MORE…
We have lots of traditional shots of the choir for the Evensong last week of Christmas lessons and carols (see them here). But here are some more candid shots of those listening to the music.
This year’s Choir Camp weeks in August had a total of 34 choristers participating. Each group (boys and girls) had their own week of fun and music! Along with learning fundamentals of music notation and voice training we visited the Ruben H Fleet Science Center, the Natural History Museum, the Air and Space Museum, and … READ MORE…
Soprano, alto, tenor, bass…. What’s it like to sing in the choir? You can find out! Summer choir season begins this week. On 11 July, 18 July, and 25 July, anyone who wants to sing is welcome. Meet at 9.30 am in the choir room, where we’ll go over some basics. Then we vest and … READ MORE…
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to sing in the choir? It can be done! Every July, the choir gets a well-deserved break, and anyone who is interested can step in. I wrote this description of our experience last summer, when my wife Lisa and I were still new to the Cathedral. The Cathedral … READ MORE…