Music

The music program is a very exciting and integral part of the community life at the Parish of St. Paul. Directed by James Hurley, the program is currently centered around two choirs. The youth choir is a group of boys and girls with an age group ranging from 8-13 years old. This group meets most Thursdays from 5:30-6:30, learning to sing music from a wide variety of musical styles.

The Adult choir meets most Thursdays from 7:00-8:30, and is made of an eclectic group of volunteer singers united by a passion for choral music. Rehearsals are energetic and fun, and explore the depths of musical expression through a range of choral repertoire which spans from the motets of William Byrd to the sounds of Bob Dylan and covering everything in between and beyond!

Anyone interested in singing music in the community is welcome to come by rehearsals at any time. Please see the schedule below, the doors are always open to new-comers!

The Parish of St Paul has established a great reputation for incorporating many different popular themes into the services throughout the year. The last two years saw Palm Sunday arrive to the sounds of a reinterpretation of the story through Jesus Christ Superstar, which sees the entire congregation getting involved in this dramatic and effective presentation. There are many themed Sundays throughout the year featuring the music of different eras, bands and composers - from Schubert to the Beatles.

We draw upon all the staples for the weekly worship music at St. Paul’s. Music comes pouring in from the classic 1982 Hymnal as well as the more contemporary Wonder Love and Praise and Lift Every Voice and Sing books. Newly composed music by James Hurley is featured in the choir and service music throughout the year, as well as whatever else appropriate that streams in!

The music community is active and alive and growing! The program is constantly catered to the interests of those involved, so come and let your voice add to this  forever-evolving music! Your voice will help shape the community of Parish of St Paul in a very strong and personal way! Whether your involvement is on a choral level, solo level, or any other type of musical expression, it will be welcomed and presented in the program!

To read more about the musical director, please check out his website at www.jameshurley.ca  --> if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact him at hurleyjam (at) gmail (dot) com