Music forms an important and enjoyable part of our worship at St Mary’s Eastham. The skills and dedication of our choir and organist are appreciated by our congregation.
We have a robed choir for most Sunday morning services. We also have lovely evensong services on the first Sunday of most months when the choir is sometimes joined by guest singers from other local choirs and churches.
The choir leads the singing of hymns in most of our services. They also sing some anthems and prayers in four part harmony. They are usually available to sing at weddings and funerals by arrangement.
We are very fortunate to have a fully functioning three-manual pipe organ. Our regular church organist, Malcolm Perry is very accomplished and he was an organ scholar at Durham Cathedral. You can listen to a sample of organ music below.
St Mary’s Church Choir is led by Gail Davies. Gail has received a silver award from the Royal Society of Church Music.
The choir rehearses on Friday evenings. They would welcome new members, particularly those who sing bass and tenor. The choir is also open to children. We currently have four school children in our choir. If you or your child is interested, contact Gail via our church contact email contactstmaryseastham@gmail.com.
For most of our Sunday services, we have hymns and songs from Anglican Hymns Old and New.
At St Peter’s in Brookhurst Close, we have hymns and music from Mission Praise as part of our services.
At the Church Centre in Eastham Rake we have a variety of hymns and songs. Some worship songs have guitar accompaniment.
Sunday 18th October 2026 90th Birthday Concert Showcasing the Music of Malcolm Perry
This very special birthday concert celebrated Malcolm Perry, St Mary’s accomplished church organist, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. The concert included music Malcolm had written and a lovely selection of classical and sacred works.
20th October – Tribute to Malcolm by John Hosking
John Hosking the former organist of Blackburn Cathedral, posted an online celebration recital in honour of the 90th birthday of Malcolm Perry FRCO. It was performed on the Hauptwerk sample set of Peterborough Cathedral.
Exultemus – Percy Whitlock
Folk Tune – Percy Whitlock
Sortie – Malcolm Perry
Adagio (Hommage à Paris) – John Hosking
Trumpet Minuet – Alfred Hollins
Adagio in E – Frank Bridge
Deo Gratias – Malcolm Perry