Special Music Events
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, St. Martin-in-the-Fields strives to continue its support of worshipful music-making, musicians, and the Arts. Worship continues to be offered hybrid: on-site and live-streamed. Fully vaccinated choir members have returned for on-site rehearsals and worship as of mid-May, 2021. We continue to monitor local COVID-19 rates and guidelines from our Diocese and local and federal authorities. We greatly appreciate your support during this difficult time for us all.
Music at St. Martin's is not exclusively about worship. The beauty and grace of God is celebrated in a variety of musical styles and genres. We occasionally offer secular concerts, sing-alongs, and fun musical events for children. St. Martin's is also regularly host to a variety of musical offerings by local schools, professional groups, and visiting choirs. See below for upcoming events. If you have any questions, please contact our new Director of Music, Mr. Tyrone Whiting.
Director of Music (215) 247-7466 ext. 105 Tyrone (he/him) writes, “I am beyond excited to have been appointed as the next Director of Music at St. Martin-in-the-Fields and I cannot wait to begin working with you all. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work in such a faithful, progressive, and musical church with such a wonderful tradition. My husband, Sean and I look forward very much to meeting you all.” A prize-winning organist and conductor, Mr. Tyrone Whiting is a graduate of Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and the Royal College of Music, both in London, UK. In September 2017, Tyrone was appointed Director of Music at Grace Church in Newark, New Jersey, USA and began work there in February 2018. At Grace Church, Tyrone extended the Chorister Choir School program, developed and expanded the adult choir, and founded a brand-new adult chamber choir, Brick City Chorus, raising the profile of music at Grace Church and the Arts in Newark, NJ. He has been fortunate to perform at some of the top churches and venues including Westminster Abbey, the Royal Albert Hall, St. Sulpice and Le Mans cathedral in France, as well as featuring in Trinity Wall Street’s Pipes at One series last summer. Prior to Tyrone’s arrival in the USA, he was Director of Music at St. Mary’s Parish Church, Battersea from 2012 to early 2018. At St. Mary’s, Tyrone established a biennial recital series as well as a new fully funded choral scholarship program, and conducted several large-scale concerts including Mozart and Fauré’s requiems, J. S. Bach’s St. John Passion, and Stainer’s Crucifixion. Collaborative work included conducting a recent commission by prominent British composer Simon Bainbridge written for the Choir of St. Mary’s, as well as working as accompanist for the Philharmonia Chorus under conductors Stefan Bevier and Yaron Traub. Passionate about teaching, Tyrone was awarded the Licentiateship diploma of Trinity College, London (LTCL) in Instrumental/Vocal Teaching with a high distinction and worked in and around London as a teacher of organ, piano, and theory. He was formerly Head of Music at Elmhurst Independent School for Boys for 3 years and worked as an animateur in London schools and the London Mozart Players. As a pianist, Tyrone has studied with Philip Fowke, Andrew Zolinsky, and Alvin Moisey. He performs often as a soloist, accompanist, and répétiteur, holding the Licentiateship diploma of the Royal School of Music (LRSM) in Piano Performance. More information about Tyrone can be found at www.tyronewhiting.com.Tyrone Whiting
Special Music Events
