Music

St. Pauls Anglican Church has a long history of worshipping through music. Searching old parish records will always turn up either mention or photos (or both) of the Church Choir. Currently, we have a volunteer choir of about 15 voices who sing most hymns in four part harmony (Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass). We sing at the Sunday 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist service. Choir anthems are also a regular part of our Sunday worship, allowing the congregation to listen reflectively and prayerfully as we transition from the Liturgy of the Word to the Liturgy of the Eucharist. They also provide a musical commentary on the Scriptural theme of the day. We also sing special services to mark important times in the Church Year such as our annual Festival of Lessons and Carols in December. Our Music Music is chosen to reflect the readings of the day, and is an eclectic mix of traditional and modern hymns, mostly found in the current hymn book, Common Praise. Anthems come from a variety of sources. While the pipe organ is the primary instrument, use is also made of the grand piano, as well as flute and French Horn. The Choir is always seeking to welcome new members. If you are interested, please contact the church office. Our Pipe Organ The pipe organ in St. Pauls was installed in 1942 and, over seventy years later, continues to provide solid, colourful leadership for the congregational and choral singing. It is a small instrument ideally suited to the space, and is one of many such organs built by Casavant Frres of St. Hyacinthe, Qubec in the years immediately before and during the Second World War at a time when few churches could afford to purchase larger instruments.

Music is open Sunday 10:30 a.m..

Call (250) 753-2523, email admin@stpaulsnanaimo.ca, or use the website.

Phone

(250) 753-2523

Email

admin@stpaulsnanaimo.ca

Website

https://www.stpaulsnanaimo.ca/ministries/music