Music at All Saints Director of Music  Matthew Stuckings BA (Hons) BSc ANU 02 6257 3264, 0404 136 959, stucks@hotmail.com  Organist Les Davey BE, BEc, BMus, LTCL 02 6166 0342 Music is a central feature of our worship at All Saints. The 9.30 mass on Sundays and some feast days features a pipe organ and choir or cantor. Other musical instruments such as trumpet and strings also feature throughout the year.  There are many opportunities to become involved. New members are always welcome. About the choirs Motet choir The motet choir sings most Sundays at the 9.30am mass. It sings a psalm, a motet, and leads the congregation in a fine selection of hymns. The turnover of repertoire is fast so there's never a dull moment. This choir practices on Thursday evenings from 6.30-7.30pm, and on Sundays from 9am. People who can offer an ongoing commitment of only one or two services per month are also warmly encouraged to join this choir. Scholarships may be available for suitable applicants. Evensong choir The beautiful cathedral-style evening service of choral evensong takes place at 5pm on the fourth Sunday of every month from April to September.  Evensong choir great for people who don't "do" mornings! This choir gives you a really good chance to sing some exciting and beautiful repertoire with low time commitment.  Evensong dates in 2008:   Sunday 25 May; Sunday 22 June; Sunday 22 July; Sunday 24 August; Sunday 28 September. Rehearsals are held at 3pm on the day of the service. Contact the director of music for more information. Igitur Nos Igitur Nos is a chamber choir which sings beautiful advanced works from the sacred repertoire . This choir practices on Monday evenings from 7.30-9.30pm. For more information, click here. Cantors Occasionally, a cantor (solo singer) leads the singing at the 9.30am service when the choir is on holidays. They are paid a small honorarium. Contact the Director of Music if you're interested.  Why join a church choir? The church environment is an excellent one in which to develop musical skills that are valuable far beyond the church context. Experience the thrill of singing great works of sacred music in the context for which they were written Develop sight-singing, vocal and ensemble skills in a supportive environment Experience the joy of music-making in a group. All Saints is affiliated with the RSCM Australia.  Concert venue The church is also an ideal venue for concerts. Recent performances have been given by groups such as the Con Brio String Quartet, the Resonants, the Canberra Youth Choirs, ANU Harp Ensemble, the Oriana Chorale, Lady's Mantle, the Monteverdi Allstars, the Real Bach Society, and the University of Canberra Musical Society.  Groups interested in holding performances at All Saints should contact the Administrator, Mrs Elaine Jones, on 6248 7420. Return to All Saints Ainslie home page.