Introduction   
Music plays an integral part of the social, liturgical and spiritual life at St. David’s Parish. Steeped in our strong Anglican identity is a history of music and fine musicianship. Called to serve our growing and diverse community, we bring this tradition to our prayer and bring other musical traditions into our prayer and liturgical life.

 

The 9:15am Service   
This service draws on many resources to celebrate the diversity of styles, histories, and generations which make up our church. Through a modified Rite II, we explore and celebrate through music and ritual. Music at this service is contemporary and draws on the traditional Anglican repertoire as well as styles often found in other Christian traditions which make up the world communion.

 

The 11:15am Service   
The 11:15am service celebrates the rich history of Anglican celebration through hymnody, chant, service music, and sacred music. Through Rite I and occasional morning prayer, our musical heritage is fostered and our rich Anglican musical identity is preserved.

 

 

Robert Church, Minister of Music 

Robert has recently taken over appointment at St. David's in 2008.  He is a talented pianist and organist and has previous connections with St. David's. Further biographical details will be published shortly.

 
Music Ministries

 

The St. David’s Choir ministers to the community at both the 9:15am and 11:15am services. It comprises of singers of all ages who worship through song and lead the congregation is liturgical participation. The choir is open to all who are called to a ministry of service, are longing for community, and are interested in making a joyful sound to God. No experience is necessary. Rehearsals are 7:00pm to 8:30pm Thursdays. To join the choir or to find out more information contact Robert Church on r_m_church@yahoo.com or call the parish house. 

 

St. David’s enjoys a professional quartet who bring professional quality to weekly worship. As section leaders they support the choir and also provide the highest quality vocal/choral music. 
 

Cantors are leaders of congregational singing. They assist the congregation in lifting its voice to give glory in song. Cantors plan an integral part of ensuring that the congregation participates fully in the liturgical singing at every service. Interested persons need not fear being soloists, but rather should have a love for inviting others to sing. To find out more information contact Robert Church on r_m_churchchurch@yahoo.com or call the parish house. 

  

There are numerous opportunities for all types of instrumentalists - no matter the level of skill - at all the liturgical services of the church. As either soloists, part of an ensemble or in supporting singing, instrumentalists bring an expanded glory to our services.To find out more information contact Robert Church on r_m_church@yahoo.com or call the parish house. 

 

St. David’s enjoys a vast music library and invites anyone with as little or as much time available to help in the maintenance of this valuable resource. No experience is necessary and no set time is required. Anyone can help. To find out more information contact Robert Church on r_m_church@yahoo.com or call the parish house. 

 

Music making is not for everyone. But everyone can play a part in supporting the music ministry at St. David’s. If you want to see the music ministry grow or want to be part of the musical experience, but fear you have no musical contribution to make, be a booster and assist through service to make music at St. David’s an ever flourishing ministry. To find out more information contact Robert Church on r_m_church@yahoo.com or call the parish house.