OUR MUSIC

“Praise the Lord....Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.”  Psalm 150: 1,6

Music is an important integral part of our worship at St. Margaret’s.  We have a wide range which includes:

The Choir:  St. Margaret’s supports a robed choir of men, women and children which leads the singing every Sunday morning except on the fourth Sunday of each month.  We also sing at evening prayer on the 3rd Sunday and choral evensong on the 4th Sunday.  We sing a wide variety of music ranging from the medieval to the modern, and while we strive to obtain the highest standard of performance that we are capable of, the emphasis is on enjoyment and aiding the worship in our Church.  We ask that choristers attend as regularly as possible, while recognising that we have to be flexible in order to accommodate other commitments that they may have.  Choir practice is in the Church from 7.00pm till 8.30pm every Thursday. 

Music Group:  The Music Group provides music for Evening Worship (first Sunday of each month) and some Sunday morning services.  The group’s role is to complement the leading of worship provided by the choir and organist.  New members to the group would be warmly welcomed - musical ability is of less importance than commitment  to Christ and the group itself. If you would like more information about the music group, or are interested in joining, please contact Alan Swift at stmagsmusicgroup@hotmail.co.uk 

The Band:  The St. Margaret’s band leads the worship at the 9.30am Rise and Shine service on the 4th Sunday of each month .  There are no criteria, particularly in respect of age or ability, that need to be met as a qualification for membership of the band.  It is open to all and it provides an opportunity for young people learning to play an instrument to participate in a small orchestra where enjoyment takes priority over perfection!  The band’s repertoire extends across a wide range of music from short classical pieces, through traditional hymns to modern worship songs.  If you are a beginner on the recorder/violin or a bit rusty with a rarely played clarinet hidden in the attic, come and join us - you’ll be most welcome!  It’s only once a month with a short practice before the service. 

Bellringers:  The band of bell ringers at St. Margaret’s embraces both the young and those who are still young at heart, male and female.  We ring the eight bells regularly for morning service from 10.15am until just before the 10.45 am service and also for festivals and at times of celebration. If you would like to learn the art and science of bellringing and are prepared to commit yourself to regular practice and service ringing we would welcome you to our ranks.  We can teach you all you need to know. Practice is every Thursday evening between 7pm and 9pm.