The Wilbye Quartet will again visit St John's Church to sing Choral Evensong using their choice of heavenly music. Jane Cresswell soprano, Lynn Carter alto, Roger Bates tenor and Simon Davies bass formed the Wilbye Quartet during Covid lockdown, at a time when only small groups could meet. They found the experience to be such… Read More »Choral Evensong
Advent Responsory - Charles Paterson The Angel Gabriel - arr Andrew Kirk Song of the Holly - arr. Andrew Kirk Quem Pastores = arr. Andrew Kirk While Shepherd's Watched Shepherd's Pipe Carol - John Rutter Bethlehem Down - Peter Warlock A Spotless Rose - Herbert Howells God Rest you merry gentlemen In the bleak midwinter… Read More »Collegium Singers Christmas Concert
The Wilbye Quartet Jane Cresswell, soprano Lynn Carter, alto Roger Bates, tenor Simon Davies, bass Andrew Carter, organist
Members of St John’s are delighted Wellington School Choir will be celebrating Somerset Day with them by singing Evensong using hymns and music with Somerset connections. After the service traditional Somerset Tea and Cakes will be served. All are welcome to attend this service and join in the celebration of our wonderful county.
The Wilbye Singers have arranged an inspiring programme for this hour long time of reflective music. Jane Cresswell - soprano, Lynn Carter - alto, Roger Bates - tenor, Simon Davies - bass, Andrew Carter - accompanist. There will be a retiring collection to help defray the cost of hosting the event. Tea and homemade cakes… Read More »Time to Reflect About the Faithful Departed
Sacred Choral Music Celebrating the 500th Anniversary of the birth of Palestrina Laudes Regiae - Plainsong Missa Assumpta es Maria - Giovanni Palestrina 1525-1594 The Deer's Cry - Arvo Pärt Lamentations a 5: Lectio Prima - Robert White O Radiant Dawn - James MacMillan INTERVAL Ave Verum Corpus - William Byrd Salve Regina - Francis… Read More »Collegium Singers Concert – The Glory of Palestrina
This Lunchtime Carol Service has become a regular event in Taunton as Christmas approaches. We are delighted that Taunton’s MP, Mr Gideon Amos and the Mayor of Taunton, Cole Martin Strauss will both be attending the service. Festive readings and carols will help us prepare for this special time of the year. The singing will… Read More »Carols at Lunchtime
Join Collegium Singers for a packed programme of seasonal delights to prepare you for Christmas under Guest Director Laurence BlythProgramme First half Deck the Hall - David Willcocks In the bleak midwinter – Harold Darke Joys Seven – Stephen Cleobury Still still, still – Philip Ledger God rest you merry gentlemen – Audience Carol Peace… Read More »Collegium Singers Christmas Concert – Joy to the World
The Line of Beauty Celebrating Palestrina and his impact on 500 years of choral composition GP Palestrina - Missa Papa Marcelli Thomas Tallis - Loquebantur Variis Linguis Giacomo Carissimi - Plorate filii Israel Antonio Caldara - Crucifixus a 16 voci Johannes Brahms - Geistliches Lied Ola Gjeilo - Ubi Caritas Arvo Part - The Deer's… Read More »Celebrating Palestrina
The Choir of In Ecclesia will will mark the start of Lent by leading the singing at the Sung Eucharist Service, with Ashing at St John's Church, conducted by The Rev'd Julia French.
