Music holds a special place in our worship at St. George’s-on-the-Hill. Our talented choir leads us in singing hymns and other music. The repertoire sung in English and Latin reflects a broad perspective of music from the 1500’s to the present. Other special masses, such as the Marian Mass by W.A. Mozart, and the St. Theresa Mass by J. Haydn, are sung to mark important celebrations in the church year. Occasionally, worship is enhanced by guest instrumentalists. We look forward to presenting more new, beautiful and challenging music in the coming year, as the music is a reflection of the worshipful nature of the weekly celebrations.
Singing God’s love-song with harmony, faith, and compassion
Sunday Choir
Our choir is a congenial mix of extremely capable volunteers and professional singers committed to attaining a consistent level of singing for the worship.
The Organ
The organ was built in 1973, Op. 3175. Originally built and designed as a Tracker action, it was altered and installed as an Electric Pneumatic action (which most pipe organs are), due to a structural impediment in the roof. In 2015, the organ was dismantled, cleaned, tuned, the metal screens were removed, and a new oboe stop installed, work that has greatly enhanced the tonal colour and volume of the organ.
The piano is a Heintzman Grand Op. H 61.
Wednesday Church by Candlelight Chamber Choir
The music sung at this celebration ranges from Gregorian and Anglican Chant, to polyphonic motets and Mass settings by composers such as Palestrina, Victoria, Byrd, Tallis, Willan, and Bruckner. The music is very soothing, sacred, never performed, in keeping with the beauty of the service’s candlelight.
Mark Wood-Salomon (tenor) is the Director of the Candlelight Chamber Choir, along with gifted singers: Kendra Fredette (soprano), Katherine Jones (alto), Dan Cantiller (baritone), and Bill Jones (bass).
The choir also features additional voices on annual services such the All Souls Day/Samhain service, and our Hebrew-themed music night in partnership with Holy Blossom Temple.
Music @ St. George’s
Special Events St. George's - August 1, 2021
PRIDE 2021 for Families - Drag Queen Story Time - "Tomorrow I'll Be Kind"
With Pride Month 2021 behind us, we recognize that Pride is a year round activity! As such, throughout the Summer, St. George's on-the-Hill is sharing a few more opportunities and content from our community celebrating Pride.
This Sunday we hope you'll join us in watching the final episode of Drag Queen Storytime of the season. This is part of a continuing series for children and families normally featuring Lucy Flawless as they share children's stories that include messages of inclusion, hope and social justice.
Today's story features a new Lucy! With guest host Lucinda Miu as they share the story "Tomorrow I'll be Kind"
This event has been made possible by the talented Lucinda Miu, Uxbridge Public Library, Youth Pride Durham and Durham Children's Aid Society!
AND THAT'S NOT ALL!!!
WE WANT YOU TO SHOW US HOW YOU SHARED YOUR PRIDE THIS YEAR!
Your Craft Challenge for this week is to paint rocks that represent pride. We are creating a pride rock garden at St. George's. Paint your rocks in bright colours, as rainbows, as pride flags or as flags that represent your unique you! When you're done send us a picture of your creations to: https://stgeorgesonthehill.ca/share-pride
Drop off your rocks at St. George's outside the church office. We're creating a Rainbow Rock Garden at the church!