Music

Organ pipes

St Michaels' strong musical tradition forms an integral part of our worship. 

Choir

Hymn Nos. Box

Do you like to sing?

Our choir sings a mixture of traditional & contemporary music. We are always happy to welcome new members and no previous musical experience is necessary. The choir robes and leads the singing for our main 10.30 service and a number of special services throughout the year. If you would like to join then please speak to Philip Daniels our organist and choirmaster after a Sunday service. We normally rehearse on Thursday evenings at 7pm. 

 

Two choir members
Choir members: Jackie Hart with her RSCM Gold and Long Service Award (40 years) and Teigan with her Archdeacon's Award.

Shepherd holding lamb

'But thy loving kindness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.'

Listen to the Choir sing John Rutter's The Lord is my Shepherd from our Holy Communion of Requiem for All Souls.

Organ

Organ stops

Built in 1905 by Harrison & Harrison of Durham.  The original pneumatic action was restored in 1979 by the Pendlebury Organ Co. of Cleveleys and during 2017-2019 it underwent professional repair and restoration by David Wells Organ Builders Ltd.

In 2013 the organ was awarded a Grade I Historic Certificate by The British Institute of Organ Studies.  There are only 18 Grade I certified Harrison organs in Britain.