Music


I’m told I can’t sing



I’m told I can’t sing

For many of us one of the significant losses during necessary safety restrictions during the current pandemic is singing. At the Cathedral, we’re fortunate that we’ve been able to strike a safe balance so as to have music continue to be a part of worship even though we’ve not been singing as congregations since last […]

Happy anniversary, Thomas!



Happy anniversary, Thomas!

This January, Cathedral Organist and Director of Music Thomas Gonder is celebrating the one year anniversary of his arrival in Fredericton. As we reflect on the blessing of his music ministry during this most unusual year, we thought it appropriate to look back on this interview originally published in the NB Anglican shortly after Thomas’ […]

On not singing the Lord’s song



On not singing the Lord’s song

On not singing the Lord’s song – Anglican Journal It was the story of a community choir rehearsal in Mount Vernon, Washington, that sent shockwaves through the choral community. Sixty-one members of the choir met for their rehearsal on March 10, 2020, as they had every Tuesday: one of the choristers had experienced cold-like symptoms […]

Anglican Cathedral Musician Opportunity



Anglican Cathedral Musician Opportunity

Christ Church Cathedral, in the Anglican Diocese of Fredericton, is seeking an experienced half-time Director of Music to continue its program facilitating a balance of vibrant traditional and contemporary Anglican worship. As the Cathedral is a centre of excellence in the musical arts in the community of Fredericton, New Brunswick, an RCCO level five or […]

In Memoriam – David Drinkell



In Memoriam – David Drinkell

The church family at Christ Church Cathedral continues to mourn the death of organist and director music David Drinkell. Notes of sympathy and condolences, literally from all over the world, continue to flow in. David was very well known and regarded in the music community. Among the communications are those from Brunswick Street Baptist Church, […]

Music Monthly – September 2019



Music Monthly – September 2019

1 September 2019 – Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost 10.00: Choral Eucharist (BAS) Cantate Domino – Pitoni Missa Secunda – Hassler Psalm 81:1, 10-16 O sing joyfully – Batten 631, 319, 10, 60, 306 Homage to Perotin – Roberts 8 September 2019 – Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost 10.30: Eucharist on the Green (BAS) Fredericton Missa Brevis […]

Thomas Gonder in Concert August 3rd



Thomas Gonder in Concert August 3rd

Saturday 3 August 2019 7.30pm Marche Nuptiale – J. Thomas D. Gonder Mouvement – Jean Berveiller Toccata and Fugue “Dorian” – J. S. Bach Fugue pour St. Sulpice – David Briggs Marche Episcopale – David Briggs Prelude in e – Gerald Bales Scherzetto – Joseph Jongen Acclamations Carolingiennes – Jean Langlais Ezpata Dantza – Naji […]

Music Monthly – August 2019



Music Monthly – August 2019

4 August – Eighth Sunday after Pentecost 10.00: Choral Eucharist (BAS) Addington Service – Shephard Psalm 107:1-9, 43 Ave verum corpus – Elgar 7, 116, 375, 497, 576 Extemporisation – Gonder Organist: Thomas Gonder 11 August – Ninth Sunday after Pentecost 10.00: Choral Eucharist (BCP) Missa l’hora passa – Viadana Psalm 50:1-8, 23-24 Lead me, […]

Music Monthly – July 2019



Music Monthly – July 2019

7 July 2019 – Fourth Sunday after Pentecost 10.00: Choral Eucharist (BAS) O come, ye servants of the Lord – Tye Missa Secunda – Hassler Psalm 30 Christ hath a garden – Drinkell 5, 586, 345, 385, 598 Toccata – Dubois 14 July 2019 – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost 10.00: Choral Eucharist (BCP) Give almes […]