Garden Gazebo
 
In the Village of Barnstable, MA 02630
Contact us: 508-362-3977
3055 Main Street P.O. Box 395
stmary@cape.com
 
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Music & Organ

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In 1986, at a time of renovation of the sanctuary, to facilitate the spirit of shared ministry between the clergy and the laity; a 20-stop mechanical-action instrument in Baroque style was built and installed in St. Mary’s church by Karl Wilhelm of Mont Ste. Hillaire, Quebec, Canada.

In 2002, on the retirement of the Rev. David E. Allen after 24 years of service to St. Mary’s, the organ was named in his honor.

 

St. Mary’s Choirs are always open to new members!  These groups focus on basic vocal training and accessible music. The Adult Choir is comprised of singers with more musical experience, rehearsing Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm and Sundays at 9:00am. During the summer, the Summer Choir rehearses only at 9:00am on Sunday mornings for the 10:00am service. This choir provides the principal musical leadership for the 10:00am service as well as special services such as Evensongs and concerts throughout the year.  Children’s and Youth Choir rehearse at 11:15 a.m. on Sundays following the 10 o'clock service.

Taize Worship: On the first Saturday of each month St. Mary's is holding a Taize Worship service at the 5:00 p.m. service. This style of worship comes from Taize, Fance where there is an interfaith Christian community. This style of worship is a very contemplative style marked by long periods of silence, meditation, and singing a unique form of music that comes from Taize. Here at St. Mary's Taize is presented in the context of the Holy Eucharist. I invite you all to come and experience this meditative service. Anyone who plays a musical instrument can also participate in the music. Please contact Dan Romero about participating in the music for Taize. For more information about the Taize community, visit their website.   

                                                  

 


 

 

September 11 Remembrances, 2001-2011. A service at 9:45 a.m.with the Barnstable Fire Department at the station on Main St., then process togethre to St. Mary's for the 11 a.m. service with the Faure Requiem (in place of the usual 10 o'clock service). The music will be presented om the context of the Eucharistic liturgy. Other music will also include the famous "Adagio for Strings" by Samuel Barber, arranged for the organ. Please join us for this very special event.

The Parish Music Committee is a broadly representative group of parishioners appointed by the Rector and reporting to the Vestry.  The purpose of the Music Committee is to assist in building a music program that meets the needs of the parish and raises the awareness and perception of St. Mary’s as a regional leader in liturgical music. 

The Friends of Music exists to support the music program, in its outreach to the community.  The Friends have enabled us to purchase or commission new anthems, to hire professional soloists on special occasions, and to pay for recent major repairs to the organ.  Donors at the level of $25 and higher are recognized publicly and invited to attend special events without charge.