Music

St. Andrew’s-Wesley has a history of creating and supporting a rich and diverse musical scene in Vancouver. We are known for the Casavant organ that fills our church with vibrant sound and the many performances that we hold here. From Lunchtime Concerts to Chor Leoni concerts to opening night at The Chapel with KeAloha, we make space for divergent voices to engage our hearts and minds through music.

Music is at the heart of St. Andrew’s-Wesley and a central part of our services. At our Sunday Morning Service we feature the stunning blending voices of our professional ensemble whose repertoire ranges from Renaissance choral music to gospel, jazz, and contemporary. We also invite our congregational choir or guest musicians to perform on Sunday mornings from time to time. Our Director of Music begins and ends this service with a piece on our newly-restored organ.

At our Candlelit Contemplative Service we find commonality and connection in Taize chants and beautiful relaxing choral music. Our professional quartet is there often to play calming and reflective music to soothe the body, spirit, and mind. These services are not only an opportunity for our congregation to join in singing the chants, but also for individuals to perform solos from their own repertoire. The service concludes with a peaceful postlude played or sung by our Director of Music.

Concerts

Selected Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm

Featuring talented local musicians and guests from across Canada. Check out our events calendar to find out more, or send an email to music@standrewswesley.com.

Congregational Choir

Sanctuary Choir

Weekly rehearsals, Sundays 1:00-2:00pm.

Led by Choral Director Peggy Hua, our church’s non-auditioned choir performs once a month during our Sunday morning services, singing a mix of beloved classics and modern sacred music. To sign up or inquire about the choir, please email music@standrewswesley.com.

City Lights Gospel Choir

2nd Thursday of the month 7-8:30pm for practices. 3rd Sunday of the month in the 10:30am service at St Andrew’s Wesley United Church. 

Can I get a hallelujah? Come and explore the rich tradition of gospel and contemporary Christian music in this casual and fun non-auditioned choir. To sign up and for more details, please email Curt at c.allison@standrewswesley.com.

West End Children’s Choir

Thursdays, in the Salons
Grades 2 and younger: 5:30-6:00pm
Grades 3 and up: 6:00-6:45pm

Developed especially for young minds, this fun and engaging program teaches the basics of musicality, rhythm and singing through games and songs. This program also creates a great opportunity for kids to interact with others their same age from around the neighbourhood in a safe, structured environment.
To sign up and for more details please email wecc@standrewswesley.com.

West End Singers

Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 9:00pm in the Salons.

Sing your heart out in this fun, free non-auditioned community choir led by our Choral Director, Peggy Hua. This choir takes on some of the best songs from musical theatre and broadway, pop and film. Knowing how to read music is not a requirement. Come join us and make some new friends!

To sign up and for more details please email wes@standrewswesley.com.