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 October and November 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!
Chopin, Nocturne Opus 9 no. 2; Schubert, Notturno; Brahams, Opus 118; Einaudi, I Giorni; Resphigi, The Birds; Jenkins, In Paradisum; Schubert, Impromptu Opus 90; Bach, Cantata no. 208; Albinoni, Oboe Concerto in D minor; Bach, Suite no. 1 in G for cello; Beethoven, Piano Concerto no. 5; Beethoven, Piano Sonata no. 14 “Moonlight”; Mozart, Serendade for Winds no. 10; Fibich, Idyll for Clarinet and Orchestra; Haydn, String quartet no. 1; Liszt, Schwanengesang, S.560; Bach, Organ Sonata no. 4; Mozart, Bassoon Concerto K 191; Paganini, Cantabile in D; Liszt, Standchen in D minor; Bach, Organ Sonata no. 4; Saint-Saens, Le carnaval des animaux, Le cygnet; Haydn, Mass no. 7 in B flat major; Verdi, Chorus of the Hebrew slaves; Elgar, Nimrod.
During Holy Communion:
During Communion music will be sacred, prayerful, peaceful and often deeply emotional.
Faure, Cantique de Jean Racine; Jenkins, Agnus Dei – The Mass for Peace; Jenkins, Benedictus – The Mass for Peace; Stellenbosch University Choir, Indodana; Manning, Dreaming; Part, Spiegel Im Spiegel; Glass, Glassworks; Jenkins, In Paradisum; Edwards, Dawn Mantras.
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.
Ngarra Burra Ferra (Traditional, in Yorta Yorta language); Tin, Kia Hora Te Marino (Maori); Gurrumul, The Sweetest Name (Yolngu language); Layup, Good Things Happen; Rutter, For the beauty of the earth; Harvest, Peace like a river; Clausen/Stellenbosch University Choir, Plenty Good Room.
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.