Music at
  Saint Faith's


 

Music plays an integral part in worship at St Faith's just as it has done within worship since the earliest centuries of the Christian church, and before Christ with the chanting of psalms in the Synagogue. 
The principal musical service is Solemn Eucharist on Sundays at 11.00am, and on Holy Days at 8.00pm. Evensong and Benediction are sung occasionally by arrangement. St Faith's is one of the few churches in the diocese able to maintain a four-part choir, and is committed to the use of good quality music to serve the liturgy.

The following links provide information on music at St. Faith's and forthcoming events.


ACTING DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

We are delighted to announce the appointment, with immediate effect, of Mr Daniel Rathbone (tel: 07759 695683) as Acting Director of Music at St Faith's. At our request he has introduced himself...

I was probably about six when my interest in organ music was sparked. Saturday afternoons were spent listening to Ian Wells and Ian Tracy rehearsing at Liverpool Cathedral. There was no turning back when Ian Tracy presented me with some recordings and a book about the cathedral organ.

Soon after this I auditioned for and joined the Metropolitan Cathedral Choir as a chorister. This opened the door to a wealth of new experiences. I began to understand the discipline of music and the great rewards that came with it.

After leaving the Cathedral Choir, I had more time to work for my Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. I became more involved in voluntary work and outdoor activities including kayaking and trekking. No doubt the highlight, on completion was attending St James’s Palace and meeting the Duke of Edinburgh.

At the University of Huddersfield, I studied organ specialising in composition for a Masters degree. During my time in West Yorkshire I played in many parishes and for over two years I was Organ Scholar at Leeds Cathedral. I was pleased to be asked to compose for the reopening of the cathedral following restoration work.

I sing with the Metropolitan Cathedral Cantata Choir. I also direct and accompany them. I help to promote liturgical music in my local Deanery and volunteer part-time in a school for children with physical disabilities. I also have several piano pupils. I believe music encourages people to work together and enriches their lives in a unique way. I already feel very much at home in St. Faith’s and am delighted to join your community.


 
The Summer Saturday Concerts

For some 15 years now, we have put on a series of Summer Saturday concerts at St Faith's, featuring a wide range of local soloists and ensembles. The concerts start each year on Easter Saturday and run through to the end of August.
For the 2012 concert schedule, click HERE.   Click here for the programme of recitals which were performed at the extended 2011 season, with the archived list of concerts for previous years.


Saint Faith's Choir
Read about our choir and its music, and plans for the future - and the ongoing recruitment drive.



Saint Faith's Organ
Read all about it...!

The Crosby Symphony Orchestra
Our local orchestra, established in 1942, performs regularly in St Faith's to large and appreciative audiences. The CSO's illustrated website (click ion their name) provides full details of the Society's history, programmes and personalities.
CLICK HERE for the mini-poster advertising their concert schedule for 2012 and 2013. Other posters are accessible from our Notice Board

The Capriol Singers
This local choir, which started life at St Michael's Church, Blundellsands, rehearses and performs locally and elsewhere. Click on their name for their website., and HERE for their November 2011 press release, which gave details of seasonal concerts.


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