Music & 
Musical Events

With the Minister of

Music: Brian Turnbull

 

BIO

 

 After receiving his ARCT in piano during high school, Brian went on to study organ at the University of Toronto. His mentors were Douglas Bodle, Healey Willan and Dr. Charles Peaker. His choral studies were with Dr. Elmer Iseler and Lloyd Bradshaw. Travelling to Cambridge, England, Turnbull studied choral technique with Stephen Cleobury of King's College, George Guest of St. John's College and John Rutter of Clare College. On the same course, Turnbull studied both organ and choral skills with John Scott at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.

Recently, Brian was asked to be a "Founding Fellow" of the Honourable Company of Organists, an international organization (Toronto) recognizing talented church musicians.

On the occasion of the Proclamation of the Constitution Act, 1982, Brian had the honour of being chosen as a young achiever for the Halton Riding and was privileged to dine with other young achievers from each electoral riding in the presence of the Prime Minister, The Right and Honourable Pierre Elliot Trudeau as well as Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.

Brian received his music degree in 1971 with honours from the University of Toronto, followed by his Bachelor of Education in 1972 from the same university.

Turnbull recently retired from the Halton District School Board but has returned to teach Grades 1,2 and 3 music at Eastview Public School. Turnbull has been on the Occasional Teachers list since his retirement. He is involved in the summer organ recital series given at St. James Anglican Church in Orillia and is the summer organist at Brechin United Church. Brian continues to direct the Tempus Choral Society, a 100 voice community choir based in Oakville.

Coming this Fall

Sept 17, Oct 15 & Nov 19 - 7pm - OPEN HOUSE

Join the Centenary Chancel Choir Experience

Sing with us-we will extend to you a very warm welcome and you can experience a choral rehearsal with this talented group.  Who knows you may even want to join us, and we would love that!  We have a lot of fun and sing some great music.  As well it is a very powerful and personal way of worship! 

Mondays at 4:30pm

Teen Folk Group

This singing group is open to all young people in Hamilton, who love to sing.  You do not have to be a member of Centenary to join this great group.  Our first concert will feature 'Mass for a Secular City'.  The practices will be an hour in length and our first practice will be Monday September 14.  If you like making friends, singing and having fun you will enjoy this group under the direction of Brian Turnbull.  Singers and Guitarists are needed-so tell anyone you know who may be interested in this group.

 

thursdays at 4:30pm

Centenary Childrens Choir

Our new chorus for children-6-11 will meet Thursdays at 430 at Centenary.  We welcome all young singers and hope to have enough great talent  to put on a Christmas Pagaent.  Open to all - the children's families do not have to be members of  Centenary.

This choir is part of the mission of the Centenary music department.  This will be a lot of fun and a great experience for younger children who wish to learn about the voice and sing some really neat music.  Our first practice will be Thursday September 10.

looking for a tenor

Opportunity Available

 

Centenary is looking for a tenor section leader in our Chancel Choir.  If you know of anyone who may be interested in this please have them contact Brian Turnbull at Centenary.  This position needs to be filled asap so if you know of someone please have them contact me. Remuneration is provided.

 

questions???

Any questions you have can be answered by phoning Centenary and leaving a message for Brian or via e-mail at bturnbull@bellnet.ca.

Please join us this season as we reflect, encourage and share
these musical experiences.

 

 

 

 
     
 
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