Music

Choir

The choir at St Mark's is always looking for new members, so if you would be interested in joining please speak either to any of the current singers or to Graham Walker, the choir director (on 01223 313872 or graham@bluespoon.com). The choir rehearses on a Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the church hall.

Musical events

Bach’s St John Passion : A Major Event at St Mark’s
Arts at St Mark's is putting on a second joint performance by the St Mark's Choir and Wolfson College Choir, following on from their triumphant production of Messiah in 2010.
On Sunday 18th March, at 7.30 pm the two choirs will be joined by an orchestra, whose members comprise many of the most highly respected and sought-after period-instrument players from across the UK and Europe, in a performance of Bach's magnificent St John Passion.
This passionate work tells the story of Christ's arrest, trial and crucifixion through the medium of music, which is by turns stormy and reflective, violent and penitential, and will give an intense emotional journey for audience and performer alike. Tickets for Messiah sold out, and demand for St John Passion seats is likely to be considerable.
Prices are £10 or £8 for under 16s. Bookings taken by Derek Cummings on 329667 and by John and Janet Brady on 353668.
Graham Walker

Past Events

Autumn Music Season
Held in St Mark’s Church

Classico Latino
Graham Walker (cello) – our choir director,
Ivan Guevara-Bernal (piano) and Lizzie Ball (violin)
Joyful and passionate music that combines Latin-American rhythms with a classical piano trio format. Original arrangements, catchy tunes, irresistible rhythms. This is music with a very broad appeal that has been hailed by audiences world-wide.

Waterbeach Brass
A popular, local, community-based band who play with gusto. Concerts this summer have included Kensington Gardens and Wimpole Hall.
The St Mark’s concert will include well-known marches and popular show and film music.
 
New Cambridge Singers
This well-known, Cambridge-based choir, conducted by Christopher Brown, performs mainly Baroque and contemporary British pieces. Their St Mark’s concert will include a Bach Motet and two of Parry’s ‘Songs of Farewell’, as well as some lighter music.

The Messiah (click for an article about The Messiah)

A performance of Handel's Messiah
Choirs of St Mark’s and Wolfson College
Conductor: Graham Walker

Soloists: Lynette Alcántara, Rebecca Moulton, Natalie Hutchings, Eamonn Mulhall, Jane Hellyer-Jones