Music

Beata es, Virgo Maria | Cantores Chamber Choir at Exeter Cathedral


Community, Music
6
Apr
2025

Cantores Chamber Choir performs a concert of sacred music at 1pm at Exeter Cathedral. The programme, entitled Beata es, Virgo Maria, includes works by Franco-Flemish and Iberian composers of the Renaissance, with communion motets and pieces for the Virgin Mary, Lamentations and penitential settings. Featured composers include Isaac, Padilla, Willaert and Phinot. All…

Exeter Chorale Concert | The Way of the Cross


Music, Services
14
Apr
2025

Exeter Chorale presents Franz Liszt Via Crucis and Anton Dvorak Mass in D at 7:30pm on the Monday evening of Holy Week.  Franz Litszt began the composition of Via Crucis in Rome in the autumn of 1878 and completed it in February 1879 in Budapest. Via Crucis is a rarely performed work, in which…

Exeter Singers Concert | Folk Songs for Choirs


Community, Music
18
May
2025

Exeter Singers with conductor, Tony Yates, offers an a capella programme of Folk songs for Choirs,  including arrangements by Vaughan Williams, Holst and Rutter.  Refreshements will be available during the interval. Admission: FREE Donations to local care charity, FORCE. ... Read more

The Feast of St. Wite – Pilgrimage to Whitchurch Canonicorum


Community, Music, Services
1
Jun
2025

St Wite’s Feast Day falls on the 1st of June. In the Dorset village of Whitchurch Canonicorum during the 16th-century there was a local custom of offering her cakes and ale on this day. A pilgrimage to Whitchurch Canonicorum may be happenieng on this day. Look out for updates on the Friends of St.…

Bijan Omrani | The Beauty of Holiness


Community, Lectures, Music
5
Jun
2025

We are thrilled to welcome Bijan Omrani to St Michael’s Lectures Series for his talk at 7:30pm; The Beauty of Holiness: where did it come from and do we still need it? Bijan Omrani is a British historian, journalist, teacher, barrister and author of Persian descent. His work ranges from Classical scholarship…

The Sixteen Choral Pilgrimage Workshop | Angel of Peace 2025


Community, Music
20
Sep
2025

On Saturday 20th September at 1:30pm, the Sixteen offers a rare and rewarding opportunity for keen amateur singers to explore a variety of music inspired by The Sixteen’s own Choral Pilgrimage. “In an age of resurgent conflict and frenetic demands on our attention, our 2025 Choral Pilgrimage: Angel of Peace offers a slice of tranquillity…

Past Events for Music

Music Recital: Apricity Trio, Royal College of Music


Community, Music
22
Mar
2025

Join us at 3:00pm for an afternoon of classical music featuring the works of Bach, Brahms, Beethoven, Muczynski and Chopin, performed by the Apricity Trio; students at the Royal College of Music London. The afternoon offers a peaceful escape into timeless music, in the beautiful setting of St. Michael’s, followed by…

Exeter University Singers Spring Concert


Community, Music
21
Mar
2025

We are delighted to welcome Exeter University Singers back for a spring concert of seasonal music with Gabriel Faure’s Requiem and other choral works. Doors open at 7.00pm for the performance at 7.30pm, followed by refreshments. This concert is co-conducted by Hendrick Ashbrooke of Exeter University Singers and Joseph Ward, Baritone…

Paul McClure Memorial Concert: with EUCO & Friends


Community, Music
8
Mar
2025

In celebration of the life and work of Paul McClure, St. Michael’s is proud to host a very special memorial concert at 5:30 pm for the Exeter University Chamber Orchestra’s former Musical Director. Conducted by Tim Pithers and led by Matthew Shaw, the University’s Chamber & Symphony Orchestras will combine forces to…

The Feast of Candlemas


Community, Music, Services
2
Feb
2025

11am Sung Mass, with the Revd Sarah Cumming. 6pm Evensong & Benediction, with Fr Steven Martin. All welcome! Candlemas – the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord, (or the Purification of the Blessed Virgin) – on February 2nd marks the end of the 40 days of Christmas. Refreshments will be served after…

Epiphany services & music


Community, Music, Services
Epiphany services & music
5
Jan
2025

This begins the season of Epiphanytide and is sometimes called Three Kings’ Day. Join us for this Feast day, commemorating the visit of the Magi to the Christ child. Sung Mass at 11:00, with celebrant Nigel Mason.Setting: Missa l’hora passa (Viadana)Motet: Past three o’clock (trad) Evensong & Benediction at 18:00, offered by the Ven.…

Christmas Day


Community, Music, Services
25
Dec
2024

Celebrate Christmas Day at St. Michael’s! We will commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, with a Sung Mass filled with sacred music, liturgy, readings and incense. The Mass is followed by celebrations and refreshment at the West end of the church. Sung Mass with Prayers at the Crib. ... Read more

Midnight Mass


Community, Music, Services
24
Dec
2024

Midnight Mass is the first liturgy of Christmastide that is celebrated on the night of Christmas Eve, traditionally beginning at midnight. At St. Michael’s the Sung Mass is preceded by Carols from the West Gallery at 11:00pm, followed by the Mass at 11:30pm. Sung Mass with Blessing of the Crib. ... Read…

Setting up the Crib


Community, Music, Services
Setting up the Crib
21
Dec
2024

Join us on the Winter Solstice for a festive cuppa in this lovely church as we roll up our sleeves to set up the Crib for Christmas. The babe Himself will be carried in procession at Midnight Mass; brought to the crib and blessed by the priest. This year we warmly welcome…

Gaudete Sunday


Community, Music, Services
15
Dec
2024

The Rose Candle of the Advent wreath is lit on this 3rd Sunday of Advent. Known as Gaudete Sunday, from the Introit words “Rejoice in the Lord alway”; this Sunday is a moment of festive delight during the reflective season of Advent. The liturgical colour is rose red. Music for Gaudete Sunday Setting:…

Global Harmony & Friends Christmas Concert


Community, Music, Services
14
Dec
2024

7pm CONCERT Celebrate the season with songs for winter and Christmas from around the world. Global Harmony and Sandford Sings present songs from traditions including the republic of Georgia, African and American gospels and traditional folk carols from Yorkshire. Tickets £10 (£5 concessions) on the door. Proceeds go towards the upkeep and development of…