The Elegance Duo have arranged a programme of much loved music from the Romantic Period to make their post Lockdown debut in Somerset a special occasion by playing much loved music, including pieces by Elgar, Tchaikovsky Dvorak . Yulia Northridge and Ekaterina Shetliffe are long-standing friends of St John's Church and are very much looking… Read More »Spring Romance
The Wilbye Quartet have waited a long time to have the opportunity to present their programme designed to prepare us for Lent. Their programme is to include Chorales from Bach St Matthew Passion and works by Victoria, Byrd, Morley, Tchaikovsky and Bruckner. The four voices formed into The Wilbye Quartet during Covid restrictions when larger… Read More »Musical Meditations for Lent
In the ambient atmosphere of candlelight, the Choir of Queen's College, Taunton will be singing Choral Evenson, to celebrate the Feast of Candlemass, Otherwise known as the Presentation of Christ in The Temple and the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Candlemass marks the end of the the Forty Days from Christmas. It was the… Read More »Candlelit Evensong for Candlemass
A short service of Carols and Readings led by the Somerset County Council Choir accompanied on the organ by Miles Quick. Doors open at 12.00pm service starts at 12.45pm
Wellington School Students will perform a scintillating showcase of musical talent featuring a group of Award-holding students with a wide range of ages, stages and styles. Concert starts at 12.45pm, Doors open at 12.00pm Collection in aid of the locally based charity, Reminiscence Learning, a Dementia Charity and St John’s Church.
Jane Cresswell - soprano Lynn Carter - alto Roger Bates - tenor Simon Davies - bass Andrew Carter / organ Tea and Cakes will be served after the service.
The musicians of Queen's College are delighted to return to St John's to perform a dazzling selection of music from across the ages in their annual lunchtime concert. Featuring performances from their leading musicians, the programme covers a wide range of style and mood, ensuring an engaging concert with something for everyone. Concert start at… Read More »St John’s Lunchtime Concerts, Shades of Autumn
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).
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
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.
