Music in Saint Mary's Cathedral
Cathedral Organist
Ronald Leith has been organist of St Mary's Cathedral for the last 35 years and has served under three Bishops and six Administrators. Born in Aberdeen, he studied organ at the Royal College of Music in London and has broadcast on Radio 3 many times, as well as giving many recitals in the UK and abroad. In 1978, the Sanctus, Acclamation and Great Amen of his Elphinstone Mass was selected to be sung at the Papal Visit to Scotland in 1978 at Bellahouston Park. Other music has included the Mass for the 125th Anniversary of the Cathedral in 1985. Ronald is especially fond of the magnificent historic organ built by James Connacher for the Cathedral in 1887, one of the few large instruments by this builder now in existence.
Concerts and Recitals
From time to time the Cathedral is sought as a venue for musical recitals and concerts. All enquiries to the Director of Music.
Cathedral Choir
The Cathedral Choir is made up of Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass voices and sings each Sunday at 11.15am Mass. Rehearsals are held at 10.30am in the Chapter Room prior to Mass.
Although we have a core of regular singers we recognise that some people are unable to attend every week. If you are interested in joining us to lead and support the Cathedral Choir please join us at 10.15am on Sunday or you can discuss membership with the Director of Music.
Six O'Clock Music Group
As the name implies this group of singers and instrumentalists sing and play every Sunday evening.
Rehearsals take place on Thursday evenings from 5.30pm to 7pm and on Sundays from 4.30pm to 6pm
in the Upper Hall at 16 Huntly Street. There is a particular need for musicians at the present time.
The group performs a wide range of musical styles. If you would like further information please contact Margaret Spencer: mag.m.spencer@btinternet.com
The African Choir
The mission of the African Catholic Choir is to bring a taste of African musical vibrance and energy to the Catholic community in Aberdeen. New members are always welcome and experience/knowledge of singing are not required. Meeting times are Thursdays 7pm and Saturdays 6pm at the Cathedral Upper Hall. Enquiries
to Peter Atorough: patorough@yahoo.com)
Taizé Music
A new group is being formed to sing the wonderful chants of Taize. Meetings are usually held in the Lower Hall of the Cathedral on Saturdays at 6.00pm. If you would like to participate by singing or playing an instrument in this style, please contact Maciej Arciuch on 07731137870 or at m.arciuch@yahoo.co.uk .
The group would like to provide a number of services for reflection and you are warmly invited to participate.
Polska Schola
Schola to nie tylko spiew i muzyka. To przede wszystkim ludzie, ktorzy ja tworza, a wiec radość ze wspolnych spotkan i nawiazanych przyjazni.
Na chwale Bogu spiewamy juz razem od prawie dwoch lat, ciagle z nadzieja na jeszcze bardziej rozspiewana przyszlosc!
Jestesmy otwarci na wszystkich pragnacych z nami wielbic Boga spiewem i muzyka. Jesli potrafisz spiewac albo grac na jakims instrumencie i masz troche wolnego czasu – dolacz do nas, bo "ten, kto spiewa, dwa razy sie modli". Próby odbywaja sie przewaznie w salce na dole - “Lower Hall”w kazda sobote o godzinie 18:00. Wiecej informacji udzieli Maciej Arciuch pod numerem telefonu 07731137870.
Aberdeen Diocesan Choir
Established in 2001, the Aberdeen Diocesan Choir sings for special Diocesan events including ordinations, the annual Diocesan pilgrimage to Pluscarden Abbey and a Service of Readings and Carols each December. Rehersals are on Tuesday evenings in the Cathedral Upper Hall. If you would like to find out more, visit the website at: http://www.aberdeendiocesanchoir.org.uk.
Ronald Leith has been organist of St Mary's Cathedral for the last 35 years and has served under three Bishops and six Administrators. Born in Aberdeen, he studied organ at the Royal College of Music in London and has broadcast on Radio 3 many times, as well as giving many recitals in the UK and abroad. In 1978, the Sanctus, Acclamation and Great Amen of his Elphinstone Mass was selected to be sung at the Papal Visit to Scotland in 1978 at Bellahouston Park. Other music has included the Mass for the 125th Anniversary of the Cathedral in 1985. Ronald is especially fond of the magnificent historic organ built by James Connacher for the Cathedral in 1887, one of the few large instruments by this builder now in existence.
Concerts and Recitals
From time to time the Cathedral is sought as a venue for musical recitals and concerts. All enquiries to the Director of Music.
Cathedral Choir
The Cathedral Choir is made up of Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass voices and sings each Sunday at 11.15am Mass. Rehearsals are held at 10.30am in the Chapter Room prior to Mass.
Although we have a core of regular singers we recognise that some people are unable to attend every week. If you are interested in joining us to lead and support the Cathedral Choir please join us at 10.15am on Sunday or you can discuss membership with the Director of Music.
Six O'Clock Music Group
As the name implies this group of singers and instrumentalists sing and play every Sunday evening.
Rehearsals take place on Thursday evenings from 5.30pm to 7pm and on Sundays from 4.30pm to 6pm
in the Upper Hall at 16 Huntly Street. There is a particular need for musicians at the present time.
The group performs a wide range of musical styles. If you would like further information please contact Margaret Spencer: mag.m.spencer@btinternet.com
The African Choir
The mission of the African Catholic Choir is to bring a taste of African musical vibrance and energy to the Catholic community in Aberdeen. New members are always welcome and experience/knowledge of singing are not required. Meeting times are Thursdays 7pm and Saturdays 6pm at the Cathedral Upper Hall. Enquiries
to Peter Atorough: patorough@yahoo.com)
Taizé Music
A new group is being formed to sing the wonderful chants of Taize. Meetings are usually held in the Lower Hall of the Cathedral on Saturdays at 6.00pm. If you would like to participate by singing or playing an instrument in this style, please contact Maciej Arciuch on 07731137870 or at m.arciuch@yahoo.co.uk .
The group would like to provide a number of services for reflection and you are warmly invited to participate.
Polska Schola
Schola to nie tylko spiew i muzyka. To przede wszystkim ludzie, ktorzy ja tworza, a wiec radość ze wspolnych spotkan i nawiazanych przyjazni.
Na chwale Bogu spiewamy juz razem od prawie dwoch lat, ciagle z nadzieja na jeszcze bardziej rozspiewana przyszlosc!
Jestesmy otwarci na wszystkich pragnacych z nami wielbic Boga spiewem i muzyka. Jesli potrafisz spiewac albo grac na jakims instrumencie i masz troche wolnego czasu – dolacz do nas, bo "ten, kto spiewa, dwa razy sie modli". Próby odbywaja sie przewaznie w salce na dole - “Lower Hall”w kazda sobote o godzinie 18:00. Wiecej informacji udzieli Maciej Arciuch pod numerem telefonu 07731137870.
Aberdeen Diocesan Choir
Established in 2001, the Aberdeen Diocesan Choir sings for special Diocesan events including ordinations, the annual Diocesan pilgrimage to Pluscarden Abbey and a Service of Readings and Carols each December. Rehersals are on Tuesday evenings in the Cathedral Upper Hall. If you would like to find out more, visit the website at: http://www.aberdeendiocesanchoir.org.uk.
