St John's Church, Taunton will again be taking part in the National Organ Day Event when organists are invited to drop in and take a turn on the Father Willis Organ. Booking is advisable to avoid disappointment and can be made by contacting the Churchwarden via the Church website: www.stjohnstaunton.org.uk The church will be open… Read More »National Organ Day
The Wilbye Quartet Four voices got together during Covid restrictions and have continued singing since then, performing music both sacred and secular in the South West. Our programme for Spring 2023 is a survey of English Song spanning seven centuries, from Greensleeves and the first known round, through the Renaissance period to the late 19th… Read More »Lunchtime Concert – My Spirit Sang All Day
An opportunity to hear John Young demonstrate the beautiful tonal colours of the St John’s organ and he will perhaps also blow out some cobwebs. Drinks will be available before the concert. There will be a retiring collection. This event has been sponsored by Invest SW.
Mezzo soprano Iryna Ilnytska and pianist, organist and composer, Sam Baker have devised a programme of traditional folk music to keep you entertained. Drinks will be available before the concert. There will be a retiring collection in aid of Children of Heroes and St John’s Church. This event has been sponsored by Invest SW.
Classical Guitarist James Rippingale Back by popular demand! St John's is delighted that James agreed to return to give another inspirational mixed programme that will include music by Bach and Giuiami and others. Concert will start at 12.45pm, Doors will open at 12.00pm. Drinks will be available before the concert and you are welcome to… Read More »St John’s Lunchtime Concerts, Summer Serenade,
The musicians of King’s College are delighted to be able to present a chamber concert at St John’s. Soloists and small ensembles will perform music from the choral and wider classical repertoire with lighter repertoire being provided by the Chamber Choir. Concert starts at 12.45pm, Doors open at 12.00pm Drinks available. You are welcome to… Read More »St John’s Lunchtime Concerts, King’s College Chamber Concert
During the Heritage Weekend there will be opportunities to hear the Fr Willis organ played by well known local organists. We are expecting to have a visit from local well known organist who will play a selection of music to suit all tastes for visitors to sit in the Chancel so they can see all… Read More »Organ Music
Mr John Young will play some much loved pieces for visitors to enjoy as they wander round the church perusing the displays or if they wish they are welcome to sit in the Chancel so they can so the activity.
This will be another opportunity to hear the St John’s Fr Willis organ as Mr Andrew Carter plays a selection entertaining music. Visitors will be welcome to sit in the Chancel so they can watch the stops being pulled or by just relaxing in the church while enjoying some tea and cake or by strolling… Read More »Organ Music
Somerset Voices Autumn Concert. Heavenly music including works by Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Dove and Macmillan. Conductor: Graham Caldbeck Organist: Peter King (organist Emeritus at Bath Abbey).
