Music and Choirs
choral service music

Our schedules of choral services are now available, to include all music sung by our choirs:

SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER 2019

DECEMBER 2019 

JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2020

FEBRUARY - EASTER

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music series 2019 - 2020
The Boniface Music Series magnifies the glory of God by bringing to the community the best and brightest performers each season

Thank you for supporting another season of wonderful performances!

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Teia Watson (mezzo-soprano) 
October 13 - 4:00 p.m.
 
November 17 - 6:00 p.m.
 
Seraphic Fire
December 9 - 7:30 p.m.
 
with Christopher Wheaton (violin)
January 5 - 6:00 p.m.
 
"The 1959 Broadway Songbook"
February 21 - 7:30 p.m.
 
"Nunsense"
March 13 & 14 - 7:00 p.m.
ticketed event
 
Marilyn Keiser (organ)
March 22 - 6:00 p.m.
 
Music for Flute and Harp
Jane Hoffman (flute)
Giuseppina Ciarla (harp)
April 19 - 6:00 p.m.
 
Sarasota Youth Opera
May 3 - 6:00 p.m.
 
Kalle Toivio (organ)
May 10 - 6:00 p.m.
Evensong and recitals - 5:00 p.m.
Noah Hardaway, piano
 
Ben Henderson, organ
 
James Guyer, organ
 
MARCH 8, 2020
Mary Mozelle, organ
 
APRIL 26, 2020
Booker High School Trio, violin

 

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord!

Easter Sunday choir

Easter Sunday choir
Our Parish and Handbell Choirs

St. Boniface Church is committed to excellence in music and liturgy!

The St. Boniface Parish Choir, well known throughout Sarasota, has been the focal point of our excellent music and liturgy for several decades. Our choir, made up largely of volunteers, is led by our Organist/Choirmaster, James Guyer, and supported by lead singers for each section of voices. In addition to the primary Sunday liturgy, they also sing several concerts and prepare major music for Christmas and Easter. Currently rehearsals are on Sunday mornings at 8:56 a.m.
 

The St. Boniface Handbell Choir plays five octaves of Schulmerich handbells and three octaves of Malmark chimes.  The Handbell Choir presents special music on occasion for the 10 a.m. service and other events.  New members are welcome!  

 

 

handbell choir
the St. Boniface Organ

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This instrument leads us all during worship and draws the community at large into our church through our concerts and recitals. The organ’s tonal design was inspired by both the instruments of Bach’s time and the great cathedral instruments built in 19th century France. The instrument also incorporates sounds useful for anthem accompaniment in the English-American Episcopal tradition, and ethereal effects suitable for the quieter portions of the service. This eclectic approach has served our music program well, leading the congregation in hymns, supporting the choir and providing a thorough palette of color to serve the organ literature.  Read more...
Siesta Youth Chorale
St. Boniface Church’s newest community-wide music ministry, provides music enrichment for children in preschool through 5th grade.  Students will learn musicianship skills using the Royal School of Church Music “Voice for Life” curriculum, and through group classes, rehearsals and individual music lessons.  Auditions and registration are open, rehearsals are weekly. To join, contact Dr. James Guyer, 941-349-5616 x326 or syc@bonifacechurch.org.  Click here to learn more about this program, and you can now register online.
 
Harnar Cabaret

Get your tickets today to hear award winning recording artist, Jeff Harnar, in a performance that will transport you to Broadway 1959, with a collage of 21 musicals.  Tickets on sale here, $30, and include a pre-concert lounge reception with complimentary hors d'oeuvres.  It’s a show you won’t want to miss!  Friday, February 21, 7:30 p.m.
young artist showcase auditions

St. Boniface Friends of Music are thrilled to announce that applications to audition for the 2020 Young Artist Showcase are now being accepted! Know a talented young high-school or pre-degree college student from the Sarasota-Bradenton area?  Spread the word!  Register online here, deadline to apply is by March 27, 2020. Auditions will be held on Saturday, April 4, here at St. Boniface Church.  Scholarship awards of up to $1,000 are available toward continued education expenses, such as lessons and tuitions, well as the opportunity to perform at St. Boniface Church!  Details and more information HERE.