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A glorious ceilidh in the nave of a beautiful church with professional ceilidh band and caller. All are welcome, whether you are a regular at St Mary's or visiting us for the first time, and whether you are an expert ceilidh dancer or just finding your feet. We can also promise a surprise half-time entertainment, and a special 150th birthday celebration. Soft drinks and locally made ice cream will be available for purchase. All funds are in aid of the Cathedral organ project:

Folkhouse is delighted to present the grand finale of our concert series, CARDINAL DIRECTIONS, at St. Mary's Cathedral on 18th September at 19.30h. For the past four weeks, we have been journeying across four Glasgow communities located in the North, East, and South sides of our home city: each evening presenting a new and exciting programme for folk musicians and string orchestra, all overlaid with poetry, brilliant guest artists, and new music premiers. The grand conclusion

Experience the iconic 1925 horror flick in a darkened church with a roaring pipe organ! Step into the shadows of Paris’s legendary opera house for a very special screening of the 1925 silent horror masterpiece The Phantom of the Opera, accompanied by a live improvised score on the magnificent pipe organ of St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow. For one unforgettable evening, the soaring Gothic atmosphere of Phantom will fill one of Glasgow’s most beautiful spaces, with every moment of

"Mighty roarings with the lightest touch" is how the Greek engineer Ctesibius of Alexandria who designed it around 246 BC, described the earliest water-powered organ, the hydraulis. His description suggests that its sound may have been a little like the modern pipe organ. Played during Roman gladiatorial games, theater, and public festivals rather than early churches the hydraulis sound was capable of filling open-air arenas. Our first talk is byFrikki Walker, Director of Mu

Celebrate four Open Doors Days of inspiring pipe organ heritage, music, and special events at St Mary's Cathedral Glasgow.

Glasgow Bach Cantata Project is an exciting venture aimed at bringing the glory of J.S. Bach’s 200 + cantatas to Glasgow.

A weekend of music marking the 30th Anniversary of Frikki Walker’s appointment as Director of Music, St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow

The roof was nearly lifted off St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow when the young people from Hollybrook Acacdemy came to pay a visit recently.

“Completely compelling and musically moving” Hailed as rising stars Paul Docherty and Bernice Sammut Attard are performing Schubert Sonata No. 1 (D Major); Franck Sonata; Brahms Scherzo and Tchaikovsky Valse Sentimental in a stunning Recital. Celebrated for his playing, Scottish violinist Paul Docherty graduated with first-class honors from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2023, achieving the highest possible marks in his final recital. Bernice Sammut Attard is a Maltes

"A masterclass in Bach" Johann Sebastian Bach composed over 200 surviving sacred and secular cantatas, primarily during his tenure as Thomas kantor in Leipzig (1723–1750). Designed for Sunday services, weddings, and municipal ceremonies, these multi-movement works typically feature soloists, choir, and orchestra, blending operatic recitatives and arias with Lutheran chorales. They are celebrated for their profound emotional depth, intricate counterpoint, and vivid, dramatic m

Saturday January 31st 7.00pm. Glasgow Bach Cantata Project conducted by John Butt. The Glasgow Bach Cantata Project is a multi-year initiative in Glasgow to perform all of J.S. Bach's over 200 sacred cantatas. Launched in 2022, it brings together professional, student, and amateur musicians to perform these works in various churches across the city, aiming to make this music more accessible. The project is directed by Frikki Walker, Director of Music at St Mary's Episcopal Ca

Come and Sing Carols at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow Song filled St Mary's Cathedral to its rafters last Saturday 6th December in a new departure in carolling. This was an unusual 'Come and Sing' event: normally such events feature fairly challenging classical choral pieces, not well known hymns, and are targeted at choral singers; but on this occasion both choristers and 'ordinary' people sang together, side by side. Some came from choirs around the city, others ju

Saturday 6th December 2025 Tickets £10 Under 18s FREE accompanied by an adult. Book now on Eventbrite https://CarolsAtStMarys.eventbrite.com Registration at 1.30pm for 2.00pm start Come and sing your favourite traditional carols in the beautiful setting of St Mary's Cathedral in Glasgow's West End. This event is suitable for anyone who sings in a choir as well as anyone who just loves carols and wants to sing them for fun. No choral experience is necessary. Led by Frikki Wal

After over 12 years at St Mary’s Cathedral, our beloved Cathedral Organist, Steven McIntyre, will be moving on. In November Steven will take up the post of Director of Music at Dunblane Cathedral - we are delighted for him but sorry to see him go. Recently Provost of St Mary's, The Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth interviewed Steven for live broadcast and you can see it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF4XKmq2bfY . Steven read Music at the University of Glasgow, and is a Fel

Friday, October 24 Join us for a glorious ceilidh in aid of the St Mary’s Cathedral organ project, An Organ For Glasgow. Friday, October 24 · 7:30 - 10pm GMT+1. Doors at 7pm St Mary's Scottish Episcopal Cathedral 300 Great Western Road Glasgow G4 9JB Tickets £15  (£7.50 for concessions - under 18, students, unemployed, and unwaged.) Book tickets on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/st-marys-cathedral-ceilidh-tickets-1787970571109 A glorious ceilidh in the nave of t

Sunday 12th October after 11am service All the news about An Organ for Glasgow: learn what we've raised, hear about the painstaking work being accomplished by Henry Willis and Sons Limited, Organbuilders. Plus, everything that has been happening within the Fundraising Team in the last 12 months and exciting events coming up. Steven McIntyreOrganist, St Mary’s Cathedral and member of An Organ for Glasgow Fundraising Team in conversation with The Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth Pr

Listen to Callum Campbell on double bass and Aeronwy Gault on piano play a wonderful programme of music.

The WOOFYT photos are in. As part of its mission to spread awareness of organ music St Mary's held a unique learning experience for young and old alike. Presented by Jeremy Sampson and The Woofyt in partnership with Glasgow Society of Organists

Name : Jennifer Taylor Age : 29 Career path/Course of Study: BMus (voice) and MMus (vocal composition) at Aberdeen University then working as the music department administrator at Chetham's School of Music and some freelance singing. Currently working for the National Trust and studying for a Master’s degree in Heritage Studies. How long have you been in the choir? 18 years (I always come back to sing when at home). What brought you to St Mary's choir? My parents encouraged m

Eilidh Harris Age: 17 Career Path/Course of Study: Organ and piano student, (currently at the Music School of Douglas Academy) How long have you been in the choir? 10 years What brought you to St Mary’s choir? My mother has always loved the music at St Mary's Cathedral and joining the children’s choir was an excellent opportunity for developing musical ability and making friends. How has membership of the choir/cathedral community benefitted you? Recently I accepted a pla