The
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin Cannington
The
latest on the Organ
and
the concerts
What
a simply wonderful concert we had In October! Mary Morgan's singing
and Steve Graham's lute playing were a complete delight. We are most
grateful to them both that they gave their services. It was a change
too to have a concert on a Sunday afternoon with tea and home made
cake; how did you like it?.
The
afternoon produced £387 for the organ fund which brings the total
raised so far this year through the concerts to £1499. With any
luck we shall manage £2000 before we finish the season.
If
you were in church last Sunday morning (Nov 3) you will have heard
the organ playing up. Out of tune, ciphering (that is playing notes
not chosen by the organist continually like a bagpipe drone) and
missing pedal notes and awful rumblings. It made me happy to be
presiding over it all since you will now need no convincing that the
work is more than overdue! A timely demonstration.
The
paperwork for the faculty is with the Diocese now and we are
expecting no problems. If all goes well and we are given permission
to proceed we hope the work will start in May and take anything up to
6 months. We are looking into the possibility of obtaining the use of
an electronic organ whilst the work is carried out. But, if not, we
have a fine piano to use. Watch this space.
There
are two concerts to go this year.
Shortly,
on St Cecilia's Day 22 November at 7.30pm I am arranging an evening
of British music, using piano and organ. It will be largely me but
with a friend or two, and with singing from you. A sort of
concert crossed with Songs of Praise. The tickets are really cheap
at £5 and you get a glass of wine. So please come in droves; if 100
of you did we should raise £500 in one evening!
The
season ends on Saturday 14th December 7.30pm with The J
Singers presenting Christmas is Coming. Festive fun.
Comments
and suggestions are always welcome. Michael Martin, Director of
Music musicman@bitshop25.freeserve.co.uk
