Music Lecture & Workshop Series

Join us for a six-week exploration of the whys, whats, and hows of church music! We’ll discuss some of the historical and theological dimensions of liturgical music, and have some more practically-oriented workshops about singing from the pews! All are welcome.

Dates
Tuesdays from 7pm to 8pm
September 22 to October 27, 2026.

Topics

September 22 – Why Do We Sing? A Theological Basis for Church Music
An exploration of the biblical basis for church music and the theological significance of music in the liturgy.

September 29 – What Do We Sing? Part I – Music in the Western Christian Tradition
A bird’s-eye view of the historical development of sacred music in the Western Christian tradition.

October 6 – What Do We Sing? Part II – Music in the Anglican Tradition
An overview of Anglican musical practices with emphasis on vernacular congregational service music and the choral tradition.

October 13 – What Do We Sing? Part III – Contemporary Expressions
An overview of some of the genres of church music including praise and worship, jazz, and global song that gained popularity in the twentieth and twenty-first century.

October 20 – How Do We Sing? Part I – Finding Your Voice (with expert vocalists from the community)
An interactive workshop offering vocal technique tips for feeling more comfortable with singing from the pews.

October 27 – How Do We Sing? Part II – Navigating Music Notation
A practical guide to music notation, the hymnal, and different psalm-chanting techniques including plainsong and Anglican chant.

Location
Christ Church Deer Park, Elliott Hall, 1570 Yonge Street
Enter via the glass office door off of Heath Street.

Admission by freewill offering.