We consider music an important part of our worship and our community.
At St John’s there is as magnificent pipe organ which is mainly played at combined parish services. At regular services, music is chosen and played through a speaker by one of the Wardens. There is a mix of traditional hymns, contemporary worship songs, and a selection of classical, contemporary classical and multicultural pieces used for various parts of the service (see the lists below).
All Hallows uses a small group of talented musicians and singers to play and sing contemporary worship songs with the congregation.
St John’s music for January and February 2025
For those interested, below are details of the “incidental” music used during the 8.00 am service. This may not be a complete list, and does not include hymns.
On arrival/processional:
This music needs to be soothing, inviting, contemplative and uplifting all at the same time!
Bach, Concerto for Violin & Oboe BWV 1060/2; Haydn Cello Concerto no.1 in C; Vivaldi, Sinfonia in D RV 125/2; Mozart, Piano Concerto no. 3 in D K40/2; Bach, Andante du Concerto en si mineur BWV 979; Monn, Cello concerto in G, Adagio; Bach, Brandenberg concerto no. 6 Allegro; Vivaldi, concerto in D, RV 93; Farrenc, Cello sonata in B flat Op. 46/2; Telemann, Flute Concerto in D TWV 51:D2 Moderato; Mozart, Serenade for Winds, No. 10 in B Flat 361/370a; Bach, Orchestral suite No. 3 in D; Morricone, Gabriel’s Oboe; Portman, The Cider House Rules; de Montgeroult, Piano Sonata in F-sharp minor; Jenkins, Chorale: Cantilena; Haydn, Symphony no. 44, Adagio.
During Holy Communion:
During Communion music will be sacred, prayerful, peaceful and often deeply emotional.
Greenaway, Encore de Lirico; Part, Spiegel Im Spiegel; Satie, Gymnopedie No.1; Bach, Piano Concerto no. 5 F Minor BWV 1056:2;
Mozart PC 21 in C, K467; Jenkins, Ave Verum Corpus; Whitacre/Kipling, The Seal Lullaby.
Recessional:
The last piece of music people will hear at the end of the service needs to be celebratory, optimistic and full of possibilities for the coming week. Often this will be a joyous piece from cultures around the world.
Tin, Baba Yetu; Stellenbosch University Choir, Good News! University of Notre Dame, Siyahamba; Tin, Kia Hora Te Marino; Tin, Iza Ngmoso.
Corowood Choir
The Corowood Community Choir is a choir for all ages who wish to sing in a relaxed setting learning different types of music, sacred and secular. The aim of the choir is to sing together, occasionally at church services. Our concerts are free to attend, but any donations received are given to charity.
Practice is on Thursday evenings at 7:15pm in the parish hall at the rear of St John’s church next to the Coromandel Valley Primary School. The music focus varies for each concert.
Would you like to join us? The choir is always interested in adding new members.
Auditions are not required. Please contact the Parish office if you would like more information and we will connect you with the choir leader Jen Dickenson.