St Michael's Church - Music
Music has an important role to play in the functioning of society and has had for many thousands of years. No human culture appears to be without music. Singing, in particular, seems to be universal. Music is invariably expressed in relation to religion. The music program at St Michael's for 2010 will bring us some of the best musicians and music that Australia has to offer to enrich our experience during our Sunday services at special events during the year.
Choral Singing at St Michael's
During 2007 following the appointment of our new organist and manager of music, Rhys Boak, a small professional ensemble of singers was formed to sing during special services. This ensemble, known as The St Michael's Singers, features members will again sing at special services during 2010 including the Good Friday service and during the lead up to Christmas.
During 2010 a variety of choirs will visit St Michael's including the Eltham East Primary School Choir, and the Choir of Trinity College, Melbounre.
Instrumental music at St Michael's
As has been the tradition at St Michael's, a wide variety of musicians will perform for us during our Sunday services. During the selection process for guest artists in 2010, great attention has been paid to sourcing the highest quality performers from a wide variety of fields.
Please check your orders of service each week to see who will be performing the following Sunday and on "This Weeks Address". Brochures are usually available from the rear of the church or from the office.
Thursday lunchtime recitals
Every Thursday at 1.00pm, the St Michael's Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. So far these recitals have been well attended by the public. A variety of organists will play during 2010, including our own organist, Rhys Boak.
Our Organist and Manager of Music, Rhys Boak is committed to providing a stimulating musical experience during our Sunday Service.
Music on Sundays
Performers at Sunday Service have included:
- Genevieve Lacey - Recorder Virtuoso
- The Late Geoffrey Tozer
- Jeff Crellin - Principle Oboe, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
- Prudence Davis - Flute (recipient of the 2006 St Michael's Medallion)
- Amir Farid - Piano
- Judith Dodsworth - Soprano
- Bonnie and Hollie Smart
- Jerzy Kozlowski - Bass
- Miwako Abe - Violin
- The Australian Chamber Choir
- Zoe Knighton - Cello
- Vivien Hamilton - Soprano
- The Flinders Quartet
- Frederick Shade - Piccolo
- Noriko Tadano - Syamisen
- The Eltham East Prinary School Choir led by Anne Williams
- The Choir of Hard Knocks led by Jonathan Welch - recipient of the 2007 St Michaels Medal
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Julie Raines - Harp
Upcoming Musicians in 2010
| Thursday Organ Recitals | Musician(s) |
| February 25th | Andrew Blackburn |
| March 4th | Rhys Boak |
| March 11th | Christopher Cook |
| March 18th | Rhys Boak |
| March 25th | Rhys Boak |
| April 1st | Rhys Boak |
| April 8th | Rhys Boak |
| April 15th | Colin Jenkins |
| April 22nd | Dr. Wilbur G. Hughes |
| April 29th | Jennifer Chou |
| Sunday Music | Musician(s) |
| 14th February | The St Michael's Singers and Brass Ensemble |
| 21st February | Amir Farid (piano) |
| 28th February | Jacob Lawrence (tenor) |
| 7th March | The St. Michael's Singers |
| 14th March |
Bruno Siketa (Trumpet) |
| 21st March |
Elizabeth Anderson (Harpsichord) |
| 28th March |
Bruno Siketa (Trumpet) |
| April 2nd |
Judith Dodsworth |
| April 4th | The St. Michael's Brass Ensemble |
We look forward to hearing The Choir of Hope and Inspiration this year! His Christmas tribute will be held on December 16 - watch out for more details coming soon.