TALK: Sir James MacMillan at St Mary's Cathedral
Join Sir James MacMillan, one of the world’s most successful living composers and Scotland’s best known Catholic musician, for a unique talk hosted by Friends of St Mary's Cathedral.
Sir James will explore how chant, as the music of Faith, has influenced the history of music.
Sir James MacMillan: Chant, the music of Faith and its influence on the history of music is a rare opportunity to hear insights from the Cathedral's Patron of Music, and one of the world’s most acclaimed classical music composers.
The event is FREE. Register here: https://bit.ly/StMarysM
Come and join us later THIS MONTH for a day filled with joyful singing and melodious tunes at The Gillis Centre.
Our Music Day takes place on Saturday 27 January at 10:30am and concludes with a music-filled Mass at 2:00pm.
The day is completely free. Register here.
Your expert guides for the event are:
- Michael Ferguson, Director of Music at St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh.
- James Greechan, Choral Director for the Diocese of Motherwell.
Michael said: "The annual Music Day is a unique opportunity for those involved in parish music-making across the Archdiocese to come together to share their experiences, to learn new music, and to deepen their knowledge and skills.
"It's also open to those who are simply interested in finding out more about church music. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience!"
If you play an instrument you can bring it along (eg acoustic guitar, woodwind, strings).
There is free limited parking onsite. RLight lunch provided (sandwiches and fruit (veg options for sandwiches available). Please bring packed lunch if you have food allergies/intolerancies. Sign-in from 10:00am on the day.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Music Day, Saturday 27 January 10:30am at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB. Free event. Register here. Event organised by the Archdiocesan Commission for Catechetics.
Schola Cantorum sings the music of Paul Mealor
The music of Aberdeen based composer Paul Mealor has won international acclaim and been chosen on several occasions to celebrate important royal events. Commissioned to compose for the Coronation of King Charles, at this recital of his work Mealor will talk about the sources of its inspiration in conversation with Michael Ferguson, Director of Schola Cantorum.
Schola Cantorum Fundraising Concert
Join the Cathedral's flagship choir for an evening of beautiful music in support of music at St Mary's Cathedral, Broughton Street, Edinburgh.
Come along to hear some of the highlights of the choir's repertoire, plus Handel Coronation Anthems, African American spirituals, and more!
Tickets from Eventbrite
here or on the door £10 (£8 concession).