Works by Vaughan-Williams and Howells influenced by music of the English Renaissance Guest Music Director - George Bevan Ave Verum - William Byrd Master Tallis Testament - Herbert Howells Mass in the Dorian Mode - Herbert Howells O Clap your Hands Together - Orlando Gibbons Agnus Dei - Thomas Morley Organ solo - Thomas Tallis… Read More »Collegium Singers Concert – The Tudor Revival
Students from Taunton School Students Talented musicians from Taunton School present a range of elegant songs and vibrant instrumental solos, providing a moment of relaxation at lunchtime. Retiring collection in aid of YFW Blood Bikes and St John’s Church.
Choral concert featuring a range of sacred works, ancient and modern, devoted to or inspired by the Blessed Virgin Mary. Ave generosa - Hildegard of Bingen Ave virgo sanctissima - Guerrero Ave Maris Stella - Monteverdi Magnificat Primi Toni - Morales Deutsches Magnificat - Schutz Bogoroditse dyevo - Pärt Litanies a la vierge noire -… Read More »Amici – Music for Mary
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.
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
A music workshop with top tips from Rosemary Field, former Deputy Director of the Royal School of Church Music, Music Development Officer for Diocese of Lincoln and current Director of Music at Worksop Priory. Top Tips for recruiting musicians to join your choir or worship band. Top Tips on accompanying worship songs on the organ.… Read More »Morning Music Workshop at St John’s Church, Taunton
Pupils from Wellington School A scintillating showcase of musical talent featuring a group of Award-holding students with a wide range of ages, stages and styles. Retiring collection in aid of Reminiscence Learning, a local dementia Charity and St John’s Church. Doors open at 12.00pm, performance starts at 12.45pm. Hot and cold drinks will be available… Read More »Lunchtime Concert – Advanced Student Muscians Perform
Advance Notice more detail will be added later. Doors open at 12.00pm, performance starts at 12.45pm.
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
Advance Notice more detail will be added later. Doors open at 12.00pm, performance starts at 12.45pm.
