Music and Choirs

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young artist showcase auditions

St. Boniface Friends of Music are thrilled to announce that applications to audition for the 2023 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 April 23, 2023.  In-person auditions will be held on Saturday, April 29th, here at St. Boniface Church.  Scholarship awards of up to $1,000 are available toward continued education expenses, such as lessons and tuitions, as well as the opportunity to perform at St. Boniface Church!  

 

choral service music

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

LENT - EASTER 2023

 

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...

 

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord!

Easter Sunday choir

Easter Sunday choir

music by the sea

Announcing St. Boniface: Music by the Sea - 2022-2023! Please enjoy browsing our online brochure. It includes many links to learn more about our season's performers, along with links to past performances that were live-streamed. Just hover your mouse over the text of whatever you'd like to discover more information. If you are viewing on a touch device, just tap the text, and your web browser will open the link. You can also buy tickets to future performances using this brochure.

Durufle's requiem

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Purchase your tickets online here today!