Stephanie Martin

The long-anticipated induction service for Fr Harrison unfolded as planned yesterday afternoon at St. Mary Mag’s. It was so nice to introduce my parents to the bishop. Mary Willan Mason was there along with many of Fr David’s old parishioners, many Toronto organists, clergy and interested people. There was a lot of very strong and diverse music which everyone offered up very beautifully, and a suitably celebratory reception afterward. What a wonderful place – this feels like a new chapter in SMM’s rich history. I’m off to the airport now and I found myself nostalgic for Toronto and all the… Read More »Departure

I think I am beginning to understand the blog idea! Let me tell you about repertoire that we’re singing on Sunday at Fr David’s Induction. There will be 7 (yes, seven) hymns, Kyrie by Mendelssohn, Sanctus by Schubert, Agnus Dei by Palestrina (Missa Papae Marcelli) and motet “Behold the Tabernacle” by, you guessed it, Canada’s own Healey Willan. A new psalm has been composed for the 9:30 choir and a new response for the Orff ensemble. A half hour of prelude music will include Melanie Conly and Bruce Hill singing and playing Mozart, Matthew Whitfield and Elaine Choi playing Schubert,… Read More »I blog, therefore, I am

Bruce has a busy day today with two three-hour services. Tomorrow will also be a busy liturgical day with our normal services at SMM, and then Fr Harrison’s Induction at 4pm. Then I will be leaving on my big adventure over seas. Wish me good luck!

Hi  – well the Pax folks suggested I keep a blog since my    journeys are going to take me to some interesting places  and I’ll be lonely and have nothing to do but write up this  online diary. I’m going to try it so look for some  commentary from me now and then. I hope to keep you  posted about the amazing choirs I’m going to hear in the UK. etc. etc. I had tons of fun accompanying rehearsal last night. Stephane Potvin was a great fit for the choir and I’m sure will prepare you well for Faure… Read More »Bye Pax