Now in its 10th year, the music bursary program runs from October 1 to April 30. We invite young folks involved in music programs to audition in mid-September. The program gives music students an opportunity to engage in the church community and develop their skills in a supportive environment, while also defraying some of the [...]
Date: Apr 21, 2012 Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm Location: First Unitarian Church, 5575 West Saanich Rd, Victoria New and more experienced handbell ringers have a unique opportunity to attend one or more of the three handbell workshops being offered in Victoria by Nancy Kirkner. Nancy Kirkner is a solo handbell artist based in Seattle. One [...]
Date: Jul 11, 2012 Time: 7:30 pm Location: First Metropolitan United Church Sanctuary Held every two years, the Kathamixw Choral Competition and Concerts held in Powell River bring together some of the best choral groups from around the globe. We are privileged to have choirs from Australia and Mexico coming to Victoria to share their [...]
Notes for your calendar Palm Sunday, April 1, 11 am worship includes a fine student string quartet from UVic. They will accompany the choir in the presentation of the exquisite Mozart piece Laudate Dominum from Vespers. April 5, 11 am Good Friday Supporting the liturgy this morning will be thoughtful, reflective choir anthems. Also, as [...]
Celtic spirituality challenges the spirit and soothes the soul. On the first Friday of the month from October to May, First†Metropolitan United Church offers a Celtic Vespers service in the chapel. This is a quiet, meditative service of prayer and song. The service is based on the resources of the Iona Community and uses Gaelic melodies. [...]
The members of the Pringle Bell ensemble, under the leadership of Frances Pollet, meet for practice on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. These talented folk occasionally play during the 11:00 a.m. service or accompany the choral anthems four times a year in the Holy seasons of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Lent and Easter. They also greatly enjoy [...]
Date: Sunday Mornings Time(s): 9:30 to 10:30 am Location: First†Metropolitan United Church A children’s choir offers children aged 7 to 12 an opportunity to sing. It provides young musicians with a high quality choral experience and exposure to music that celebrates the presence of God in our world. Co-sponsored by the Music Team and Children [...]
This ensemble conducted by Fran Pollet is already well-known for its renditions of traditional hymns, spirituals and folk songs which they have performed during church services and at Epiphany Explorations. The ensemble has released two CDs titled When the Stars Fall and Canticle, available at a cost of $20 from the church office.
Music can serve to uplift and inspire us as we explore the very nature of God. Under the leadership of Frances Pollet, the choir sings a broad range of sacred music from classical to modern. Some members also accompany the anthems on bassoon, flute, tambourine and wind chimes. A bursary program encourages young musicians to [...]
We at First†Metropolitan are especially proud of our Music Ministry. Services typically include the best of classical music as well as the newest hymns coming out of our church tradition. Hymns include old favourites and songs of celebration from other countries. Click here to obtain a detailed listing of the special music events that will [...]