Music Programming
Music soothes the soul and praises God.
Old St. Paul’s has a vibrant music tradition.
Music forms an integral part of the Services at Old St. Paul’s.
Music helps us feel united to the church and with each other. This shared experience allows us, through music, to express our deepest feelings and can be a more powerful way to do so than words alone.
Old St. Paul’s has a small but remarkable choir. Our dedicated volunteers lead our Congregation throughout the Service and provide a wide range of special anthems, including solos, duets and trios.
Paul Tree
Director of Music and Organist
Paul brings many years of experience at the keyboard to our Church. His playing uplifts us and fills us with joy, as only an organ can.
He has developed a wonderful music program here. In addition to the hymns and service music, he arranges for special performances and enhancements for us enjoy. Guest soloists, pianists, trumpeters, violinists and even a handbell choir to join us in praise and open our hearts.
He is excited about continuing Old St. Paul’s rich musical tradition.
Karen Trick
Pianist
Karen brings her experience as a performer and teacher to enhance our music program. Whether playing in tandem with the organ or accompanying the choir, her playing enhances our music program.
Together, our choir, organ and piano fill our beautiful church with wonderful music each Sunday that enriches our worship.
The Organ
A 2 manual, 32 note pedal board, built to AGO specs. The first pipe organ in Old St. Paul’s was built in 1904 by the Karn/Warren organ Company of Woodstock, Ontario. It is unclear as to whether it was a “Tracker” (mechanical action) or Tubular Pneumatic organ. The current organ is a rebuild by the Woodstock Organ Company as a memorial to the fallen Armed Forces of the First World War. It was rebuilt in 1949. Both the original and the rebuild were voiced by Wm. A Potter. It is classified as a “Romantic” style organ. Some modifications have been made to the action, but it remains true to the original builder. An SSL capture system by the Peterson company was installed by Dodington and Dodington Pipe organ Company in the 1980’s.
Currently the organ is serviced by Derek Verveer of the Oxford Organ Company.
