Stone Church, St Mary the Virgin
13th Century parish church of Stone-next-Dartford, Kent
A place of welcome, prayer, healing and peace.
The Church choir
Music is very important to the life of the church and at St. Mary’s. It is both a privilege and satisfying to know that we are keeping the singing tradition going in a church where music has played a part since the 13th Century. We have a small 4 part SATB choir. We have a large repertoire from Plainsong through Byrd and Tallis, Bach and Mozart, Howells and Vaughan Williams to Rutter, Taverner and Gjeilo and first performances. We have a wide range of styles and periods for services and concerts in 2, 4, 6 or 8 parts.
It is an exciting time to join we have so much more new music to sing and we are always trying new things along with the tried and tested.
We are currently looking for additional sopranos to boost the top line and open up a greater repertoire. We love to sing and would love to see you on any Sunday or at a practice.
If you love singing, you too could be a part of this: We are currently recruiting Sopranos and also require Altos, Tenors and Basses – something for everyone. Please contact the choirmaster for more information or pop along on a Friday night between 7 and 8:30pm, or speak to any clergy or choir member on any Sunday.
Below is a recording of a small group singing Come down O love divine by Harris. I hope you enjoy it.
