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Music at St. Matthew's

Music has played an important role at St Matthew's since its consecration in 1893 and the Church has been at the forefront of contemporary art and music of the time for over half a century.  Today, at sung services, the wonderful sounds of the Choir and the magnificent Walker organ continue to fill the building, inspiring and enhancing our worship.
 
The Choir of St Matthew's Church consists of mixed boy and girl choristers aged between eleven and eighteen who are supported by a back row of mixed men and women of all ages (from eighteen upwards).  The Choir's repertoire spans over six centuries of choral music and even includes works by composers of the present day.  In addition to the regular round of services and rehearsals at St Matthew's, the Choir have been involved in television and radio broadcasts as well as commercial recordings.  The Choir also pay regular visits to Cathedrals up and down the country to sing Evensong as well as performing concerts in St Matthew's and enjoying social events together.  (Details of sung services at St Matthew's).
 
St Matthew's is also home to arguably the finest parish church organ of its type in the country.  The fine four manual organ was built in 1895 by the firm J W Walker and Sons and is now of great historical importance.  In 2005/6 the organ underwent a major restoration project costing in excess of a quarter of a million pounds and is now a sought after recital instrument and many distinguished organists perform regularly at the Church.  (More information about regular organ recitals).
 
In order for the music at St Matthew's to continue to thrive, enhance our worship, inspire those who hear it and to ensure the future security of the Choir and tradition which has been built up over a period of more than one hundred years it is vital to maintain the consistent financial support that is necessary.  To secure the financial support of the music at St Matthew's and to continue to support and nourish its development the Friends of St Matthew's Music has recently been formed.  If you are interested becoming a member of the Friends of St Matthew's Music see - Friends of St Matthew's Music.