St Michael's Uniting Church

Lunchtime Recital
2015-09-10 13:00 - 13:30, 2015-10-01 13:00 - 13:30, 2015-10-08 13:00 - 13:30, 2015-10-15 13:00 - 13:30, 2015-11-12 13:00 - 13:30, 2015-11-26 13:00 - 13:30, 2015-12-03 13:00 - 13:30, 2016-01-14 13:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) and 1 more date | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. Now into their seventh year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
Performed by organist Rhys Boak, and visiting artists, brings the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
Please check your orders of service or our Facebook page each week to see who will be performing the following Thursday.
Music has an important role to play in the functioning of society and has had for many thousands of years. No human culture appears to be without music. Singing, in particular, seems to be universal. Music is invariably expressed in relation to religion. The music program at St Michael’s each week brings us some of the best musicians and music that Australia has to offer to enrich our experience during our Sunday services at special events during the year.

Lunchtime Recital - Cancelled
2015-09-17 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Please not that there will be no lunchtime recital at St Michael’s this Thursday

SOLEMN MUSIC FOR TRUMPET AND ORGAN
2015-09-24 13:00 - 14:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Experience the joy and beauty of live music surrounded by the architectural splendour and inspiring ambience of St Michael’s Church.
Featuring:
Geoffrey Payne* (Trumpet)
Shane Hooton* (Trumpet)
Tristan Rebien (Trumpet)
Bruno Siketa (Trumpet)
Timothy Phillips (Timpani)
Rhys Boak (Organ)
* Appears courtesy of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

This is a Free Event

Gilbert and Sullivan Performance
2015-10-04 13:00 - 14:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Whether you are a Gilbert & Sullivan devotee, a casual fan, or you are not even sure you know who they are; this uplifting concert of musical theatre will have you humming along in your seat.
Join us for an afternoon of wit, parody and song with a selection of your favourite songs performed by the infamous Savoy Opera Company Inc.
Featuring songs from The Mikado, Pirates of Penzance, The Yeomen on the Guard, Gondoliers and many more…

Tickets: $10pp

Lunchtime Recital
2015-10-22 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. Now into their seventh year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
Performed by organist Rhys Boak, and visiting artists, brings the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
Please check your orders of service or our Facebook page each week to see who will be performing the following Thursday.
Music has an important role to play in the functioning of society and has had for many thousands of years. No human culture appears to be without music. Singing, in particular, seems to be universal. Music is invariably expressed in relation to religion. The music program at St Michael’s each week brings us some of the best musicians and music that Australia has to offer to enrich our experience during our Sunday services at special events during the year.

Today’s recital will be performed by Douglas Lawrence OAM

The program will include

From the Mass for the Parishes – Francois Couperin (1688 – 1733)
i) Plein Chant
ii) Fugue for the trumpets
iii) Recit
iv) Fugue for the Cromorne
v) Tierce en Taille (recitative in the tenor)
vi) Plein Chant

Ciacona in E minor – Dietrich Buxtehude (1637 – 1707)
Chorale Prelude: My heat is filled with longing – Dietrich Buxtehude (1637 – 1707)
Prelude and Fugue in F major Dietrich Buxtehude (1637 – 1707)

Le banquet celeste (the heavenly banquet) – Olivier Messiaen (1908 – 1992)

Prelude in E flat major – Gabriel Pierné (1863 – 1937)

The guest artists for 10am, Sunday 25 October: Joe Chindamo (Piano)
Next Thursday’s recital will be performed by Rhys Boak

music for david
2015-10-25 13:30 - 15:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Rhys Boak – organ, Michael MacManus – classical guitar, Nathan Lay – baritone, Jeremy Kleeman – bass baritone, with accompanist David Ross-Smith will perform a delightful varied program including instrumental works by Haydn, Elgar and Albeniz; opera arias by Mozart, Lieder by Schubert and Schumann, English Art-Songs, Ballads and vocal duets by Offenbach, Rodgers & Hammerstein and Sondheim.
The concert will be followed by refreshments.
Admission charge: $25 (children free)
Enquiries and bookings phone David Ross-Smith on 9809 0550 or 0429 907 908 or email:davidshrs927@gmail.com

More about the Music for David program
Music For David is a program of Uniting AgeWell (UA) Carer Respite Service and has been set up in memory of The Reverend David Hodges, AM. From 1969 he was Chairman of Presbyterian Social Services and a key person in the establishment of The Uniting Church and its Social Services in 1977. Before retiring from full-time ministry in 1983, David was Minister of Toorak Uniting Church and actively involved the Church in community programs to support the young, families and elderly; and through programs of the Arts, to enhance the spiritual life of people in the community and the Church’s congregation in Services of Worship.
David began to develop dementia about six years before his death in January 2012 and from 2011 UA Carer Respite Service supported him and his partner, the musician David Ross-Smith, during this period of physical and mental decline. Music played a significant part in David’s care. At David Hodges’ Service of Thanksgiving at Toorak Uniting Church, donations received for his book titled ‘Making Love Real’ were directed, on the request of his family, to UA Carer Respite Service to assist other carers who support a family member with dementia. This memorial gift became the foundation of the Music For David program.
The program supports carers of people living with dementia by giving short term respite through music. At the same time the program provides a meaningful, relevant and enjoyable activity for the person with dementia. Research has found appropriate and familiar music to be of great benefit to those living with dementia, helping ease symptoms of restlessness, anxiety or agitation.
The music must be customised to suit the individual. Finding the right music is at the core of the Music For David program.
Would you like to Donate?
This program is funded by donations and fundraising events organized by the Friends of Music For David. To donate to the program, please contact Carer Respite Services on 9845 3143.
For further information please contact:
Music For David— Project Officer
Carer Respite Services
Telephone (03) 9845 3143
Email: respite.east@unitingagewell.org
Ticket information
Enquiries and Bookings: David Ross-Smith 9809 0550 / 0429 907 908

Lunchtime Recital
2015-10-29 01:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. Now into their seventh year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
Performed by organist Rhys Boak, and visiting artists, brings the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
Music has an important role to play in the functioning of society and has had for many thousands of years. No human culture appears to be without music. Singing, in particular, seems to be universal. Music is invariably expressed in relation to religion. The music program at St Michael’s each week brings us some of the best musicians and music that Australia has to offer to enrich our experience during our Sunday services at special events during the year.

Today’s Program:
Rhys Boak

Fantasia and Fugue in G minor BWV 542 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Claire de lune – Louis Vierne (1870-1937)
Final from the first organ symphonie – Louis Vierne

Lunchtime Recital
2015-11-05 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. Now into their seventh year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
Performed by organist Rhys Boak, and visiting artists, brings the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
Music has an important role to play in the functioning of society and has had for many thousands of years. No human culture appears to be without music. Singing, in particular, seems to be universal. Music is invariably expressed in relation to religion. The music program at St Michael’s each week brings us some of the best musicians and music that Australia has to offer to enrich our experience during our Sunday services at special events during the year.
Today’s Program:
Rhys Boak

Toccata and Fugue in D minor ‘The Dorian’ BWV 538 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Elegy – George Thalben-Ball (1896-1987)
Grand Choeur Dialogue – Eugène Gigout (1844-1925)

Wilma Smith and Friends
2015-11-13 19:00 - 20:15 | St Michael’s on Collins, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Join us for an evening of inspirational chamber music with this classical music quartet created by the infamous violinist Wilma Smith.
Featuring Donald Nicolson on harpsichord, Marya Martin on flute, Wilma Smith on violin and Alvin Wong on cello.
These remarkable musicians will present a spectacular concert casting a spotlight on their virtuosity and musicianship, as well as the beauty and intimacy of some of the most enjoyable chamber music in the repertoire.
MARTINU Promenades for flute, violin and harpsichord
J.S. BACH 3-part Ricercar and Trio Sonata in C minor from Musical Offering
MATTHEW WESTWOOD Quartet for harpsichord, flute, violin, cello (Premiere)
RAMEAU Pieces de clavecin en concerts for harpsichord, flute, violin, cello
All proceeds will go towards the good causes of St Michael’s.
Cost: $30 full, $15 concession, $5 student

Lunchtime Recital
2015-11-19 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. Now into their seventh year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
Performed by organist Rhys Boak, and visiting artists, brings the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
Please check your orders of service or our Facebook page each week to see who will be performing the following Thursday.
Music has an important role to play in the functioning of society and has had for many thousands of years. No human culture appears to be without music. Singing, in particular, seems to be universal. Music is invariably expressed in relation to religion. The music program at St Michael’s each week brings us some of the best musicians and music that Australia has to offer to enrich our experience during our Sunday services at special events during the year.

Today’s free lunchtime recital will be performed by Rhys Boak. Doors open at 12.30pm, recital starts at 1pm. The program will include:
– Prelude and fugue in A major BWV 536 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
– Minuetto and Allegro from the 1st sonatina – W.A. Mozart (1756-1791) arr. R. Goss-Custard
– Three Characteristic Pieces – Jean Langlais (1907-1991)
i) Pastoral-Prelude
ii) Interlude
iii) Bells

Lunchtime Recital
2015-12-10 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. Now into their seventh year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
Performed by organist Rhys Boak, and visiting artists, brings the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
Please check your orders of service or our Facebook page each week to see who will be performing the following Thursday.
Music has an important role to play in the functioning of society and has had for many thousands of years. No human culture appears to be without music. Singing, in particular, seems to be universal. Music is invariably expressed in relation to religion. The music program at St Michael’s each week brings us some of the best musicians and music that Australia has to offer to enrich our experience during our Sunday services at special events during the year.

Today’s recital will be performed by Rhys Arvidson
The program will include:
1. Overture in C (K 399) – W.A. Mozart (1756-1791)
2. Andantino – Lennox Berkeley (1903-89)
3. Komm, Gott, Schöpfer, heiliger Geist (BWV 667) – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
4. Christum wir sollen loben schon (BWV 611) – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
5. Prelude and Fugue on a Theme of Vittoria – Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

Tudor Choristers Sing Noel
2015-12-11 19:00 - 20:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Join the members of The Tudor Choristers as they celebrate Christmas with this concert of carols.
The programme will feature Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols, Op 28 as well as traditional carols and those less well-known, selected from many times and places.

Tickets: Adult $30, Concession $20, Family $60
Email: Concertbookings@tudorchoristers.org.au
Visit Website: www.tudorchoristers.org.au
Ring Joy Sharp: 9808 7979
Tickets will also be available at the door from 6:30pm on the day of the Concert

Lunchtime Recital
2015-12-17 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. Now into their seventh year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
Performed by organist Rhys Boak, and visiting artists, brings the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
Please check your orders of service or our Facebook page each week to see who will be performing the following Thursday.
Music has an important role to play in the functioning of society and has had for many thousands of years. No human culture appears to be without music. Singing, in particular, seems to be universal. Music is invariably expressed in relation to religion. The music program at St Michael’s each week brings us some of the best musicians and music that Australia has to offer to enrich our experience during our Sunday services at special events during the year.

Today’s Recital will be performed by Colin Jenkins
The program will include:
1. Angel’s Song (Orlando Gibbons’ Song 34) – Noel Rawsthorne (b.1929)
2. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Varied as a Rondo) – Samuel Wesley (1766-1837)
3. Fairest Lord Jesus (Pastorale on a XII Century Melody) – Garth Edmundson (1900-1971)
4. Postlude-Cantique (French Noel) – Theodore Dubois (1837-1924)
5. What is this Lovely Fragrance? (French Noel) – Anna Laura Page (b.1943)
6. Under the Christmas Mistletoe – Richard Leibert (1903-1976)

Lunchtime Recital
2016-01-07 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. Now into their seventh year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
Performed by organist Rhys Boak, and visiting artists, brings the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
Please check your orders of service or our Facebook page each week to see who will be performing the following Thursday.
Music has an important role to play in the functioning of society and has had for many thousands of years. No human culture appears to be without music. Singing, in particular, seems to be universal. Music is invariably expressed in relation to religion. The music program at St Michael’s each week brings us some of the best musicians and music that Australia has to offer to enrich our experience during our Sunday services at special events during the year.

Today’s recital will be performed by Pavel Kohout
The program will include:
1. Prelude and Fugue in d – Minor, op. 37 – Felix Mendelsohn-Bartholdy (1809-1847)
2. Four Flötenuhr pieces Hob. XIX – Josef Haydn (1732-1809)
i). Andante 1:00
ii) Allegretto 1:54
iii) Presto 1:20
iv) Allegro 3:15
3. Passacaglia in C – Minor, BWV 582 – Johann Sebastian Bach: (1685-1750)

Lunchtime Recital
2016-01-28 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. Now into their seventh year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
Performed by organist Rhys Boak, and visiting artists, brings the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
Please check your orders of service or our Facebook page each week to see who will be performing the following Thursday.
Music has an important role to play in the functioning of society and has had for many thousands of years. No human culture appears to be without music. Singing, in particular, seems to be universal. Music is invariably expressed in relation to religion. The music program at St Michael’s each week brings us some of the best musicians and music that Australia has to offer to enrich our experience during our Sunday services at special events during the year.

Today’s recital will be performed by John Rivers
The program will include:
1. Prelude and Fugue in G minor – Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)
2. Introduction and Trumpet Tune – John Travers (1703-1758)
3. Chanson de Nuit – Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
4. Allegro from Concerto in G – George Frederik Handel (1685-1759)
5. Melodie – Theodore Salome (1834-1896)
6. Mr Purcell’s’ Wedding Processional – John Cook (1918-1984)

Join us on Sunday Morning for music for Joe Chindamo (piano) & Zoe Black (Violin)
Next Thursday’s recital will be performed by Andrew Blackburn

Lunchtime Recital
2016-02-04 13:00 - 13:30, 2016-02-11 13:00 - 13:30, 2016-03-03 13:00 - 13:30, 2016-03-10 13:00 - 13:30, 2016-03-17 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. Now into their ninth year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
Performed by organist Rhys Boak, and visiting artists, brings the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
Please check your orders of service or our Facebook page each week to see who will be performing the following Thursday.
Music has an important role to play in the functioning of society and has had for many thousands of years. No human culture appears to be without music. Singing, in particular, seems to be universal. Music is invariably expressed in relation to religion. The music program at St Michael’s each week brings us some of the best musicians and music that Australia has to offer to enrich our experience during our Sunday services at special events during the year.

Lunchtime Recital
2016-02-18 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. Now into their ninth year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
Performed by organist Rhys Boak, and visiting artists, brings the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
Please check your orders of service or our Facebook page each week to see who will be performing the following Thursday.
Music has an important role to play in the functioning of society and has had for many thousands of years. No human culture appears to be without music. Singing, in particular, seems to be universal. Music is invariably expressed in relation to religion. The music program at St Michael’s each week brings us some of the best musicians and music that Australia has to offer to enrich our experience during our Sunday services at special events during the year.

Today’s recital will be performed by Rhys Boak.
The program will include:
1. Concerto in C major (after Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741), Concerto Op. 7ii/5, RV208 ‘il grosso mogul’ for violin) BWV 594 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
i) Allegro
ii) Recitativo
iii) Allegro
2. Bridal March from The Birds of Aristophanes – C.H.H Parry (1848-1918)

Lunchtime Recital
2016-02-25 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. Now into their ninth year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
Performed by organist Rhys Boak, and visiting artists, brings the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
Please check your orders of service or our Facebook page each week to see who will be performing the following Thursday.
Music has an important role to play in the functioning of society and has had for many thousands of years. No human culture appears to be without music. Singing, in particular, seems to be universal. Music is invariably expressed in relation to religion. The music program at St Michael’s each week brings us some of the best musicians and music that Australia has to offer to enrich our experience during our Sunday services at special events during the year.

Today’s recital will be performed by Rhys Boak.
The program will include:

Toccata, Adagio and Fugue BWV 546 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Chorale Prelude ‘Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier’ BWV 731 – J.S. Bach
Chorale Prelude ‘O Mensch, bewein dein Sünde gross’ BWV 622 – J.S. Bach
Aria alla Bach – Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877-1933)
Chorale Improvisation ‘Nun Danket Alle Gott’ – Sigfrid Karg-Elert
