In Ecclesia Celebrating Easter at St John’s
Eucharist of the Last Supper and Compline
Eucharist of the Last Supper and Compline
A solo guitar recital with musical delights by Bach, Giuliani and Tarrega with Classical Guitarist James Rippingale. www.jamesrippingale.co.uk Drinks will be available before the concert. There will be a retiring collection in aid Od the Cats Protection League and St John’s Church. This event has been sponsored by Invest SW.
The Taunton’s Annual Commemoration for Holocaust Memorial Day will again take place at St John’s Church. This year’s theme is “Ordinary People”. The County Council Choir, “Canticle”, and students from Queen’s College will be making musical contributions and Chief Executive of Heritage SW, Tom Mayberry will be speaking about local people who made a difference.… Read More »Holocaust Memorial Comemmoration
The Chapel Choir of Wellington School will sing Evensong with a theme for Epiphany. All are welcome to join the congregational for what will be a spiritually uplifting and a feast of choral music. Tea and Cakes will also be served.
Our next concert will take place on Saturday 26th November at St. John’s Church, Park Street, Taunton. The concert will feature several works by Ralph Vaughan Williams in celebration of his 150th anniversary including Mass in G minor, Five Mystical Songs, O clap Your Hands, and Fantasia on Christmas Carols. The concert will also include… Read More »Amici Winter Concert
Students from Wellington School A sparkling and richly varied programme performed by the Music Award-holders will conclude this yearʼs series of concerts. Retiring Collection in aid of the locally based charity, Reminiscence Learning Dementia Charity and St John’s Church. Doors open at 12.00pm, Concert starts at 12.45pm Tea, Coffee and cold drinks will available.
David Davies will give a 45 minute recital on the church's fine Willis organ. The afternoon will be rounded of with the serving of Tea and Cakes. David Davies is Organist of Buckfast Abbey and Organist at the University of Exeter. He trained as an organist, pianist and conductor at Eton College, Magdalen College, Oxford,… Read More »David Davies Organ Recital
David Davies, organist of Buckfast Abbey will lead a workshop aimed at Developing the Skill of Improvisation at the Console, by using the Fr Willis Organ. Entry is free but there will be a retiring collection. More information can be found onto Somerset Organist’ and Choirs’ Association website: https://somersetorganists.org/ or by contacting John Bodily on… Read More »Organ Workshop with David Davies
Lunchtime Serenades Queens College Students will enjoy performing the annual lunchtime concert at St John’s which perfectly represents an opportunity to continue a tradition that dates back to the inception of the Lunchtime Concert Series in 2011. It will provide a platform for young musicians to display their skills while contributing something to the wider… Read More »Lunchtime Concert St John’s Church
Let Gregory Steward enchant you with his charming dulcet tones with a programme drawn from some of the ever popular Musicals and operettas.. He has invited his soprano sister to join him in a few few duets so together they will keep you entertained for the afternoon. Tea, summer cordial and cakes will served during… Read More »Summer Serenades