The choir started in 2021 with members from a variety of backgrounds including music graduates and others for whom singing in a small ensemble was a new venture. They perform sacred and contemporary choral music, English madrigals and popular music as well as new compositions/arrangements by members of the choir. As usual, the concert will… Read More »Voce
Taunton Festival of the Arts organised three competitions for young singers in March of this year. Some of the prize winners from these events have been invited to St. John’s to share their programmes of music with the audience. Do come and hear for yourselves the high standard of musicianship and performance achieved by these… Read More »TAUNTON YOUNG SINGERS
SOUND THE TRUMPET! Be sure not to miss this celebration of the choir’s foundation in 1984. Tallis’s extraordinary 40-part masterpiece will form the centrepiece of this very special concert which will also include two of the very finest English and German works of the Baroque era. Expect musical fireworks from the trumpets and drums so… Read More »Somerset Chamber Choir’s 40th Anniversary Concert
Prizewinning Classical Guitarist Alex Roche performs a varied recital including music from his native Cornwall, film music, original compositions as well as the occasional nod to guitar heroes throughout history! Retiring Collection in aid of Ron Tickner Education Trust and St John’s Church.
Afternoon Tea Concert with Joe Hammer on the organ.
Come and explore a hidden gem right at the heart of Taunton. Saturday, 7th September 11.00am to 3.00pm Tuesday, 10th September 4.00pm to 7.00pm Saturday, 14th September 11.00am to 2.00pm Events include: The history of the building and information about the architectural features Talk on Saints Dustan, Walburga & Boniface 11am Saturday 7th and 14th… Read More »National Heritage Open Day
This is the first performance in a series of piano recitals and related educational events inspired by the solo piano recital on the visit of Franz LISZT to TAUNTON in 1840 devised & promoted by Normandy Piano Courses. MICHAEL MONTAVONT is the Artistic Director of Normandy Piano Courses. His programme will include Beethoven Sonata in… Read More »Piano Recital – MICHAEL MONTAVONT
Come and explore a hidden gem right at the heart of Taunton. Saturday, 7th September 11.00am to 3.00pm Tuesday, 10th September 4.00pm to 7.00pm Saturday, 14th September 11.00am to 2.00pm Events include: The history of the building and information about the architectural features Talk on Saints Dustan, Walburga & Boniface 11am Saturday 7th and 14th… Read More »National Heritage Open Day
Pupils from King’s College, Taunton provide a programme of solos, chamber music and jazz at the first performance of the new academic year. Retiring collection will be in aid of Versus Arthritis and St John’s Church.
A 'Prom' concert for Taunton
