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Music at St John's
The Choir
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| We are very proud of our musical tradition which is ably led by our choir. Our choir is one of the oldest in the south west of Scotland, having been established in the 1860's. It is affiliated to the Royal School of Church Music. In addition to the regular services at St. John's (Sung Eucharist and Evensong), the choir sings at weddings and concerts throughout the year, and at the now traditional Christmas Eve Festival of Carols at the Crichton Royal Church.
Membership of the choir, especially for children, encourages a high standard of self-discipline and provides a solid base for a future ability to read and perform music. The choir practises each Wednesday from 6.30pm. Children are encouraged to join, if they show musical promise. It is not necessary to have singing experience, but it is important that the child can sing in tune. Children receive a small allowance to cover expenses, according to attendance. it is desirable that you read music, but not essential. But it's not all work! The choir also goes on trips, has days out and enjoys going to school musical events and pantomimes.
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 Choir Master: Jamie Brand, B.Ed. (Mus), RSAMD |
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The Organ and the Organist
Tom is celebrating fifty years as organist at St John's and also at the Crichton Royal Hospital Church. He has taken the opportunity of using this occasion to launch an Organ Restoration Appeal to ensure the continuing good quality of organ music at St John's into the twenty-first century. The Appeal launched on 9th September 2006 and you can find out more in our Organ Restoration Appeal page. |
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Dumfries Music ClubPresident: Michael GrayTel: 01387 860680 email Michael Vice President:
Hilary Craig Concerts at St John's Church Tickets for non-members £9.00, students £3.00, schoolchildren £1.00
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Programme 2007-2008 (Watch this space.)
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