Music and architecture:
Since its foundation in 1868, music has been integral to the life and worship of this church. The design and layout of the building is a splendid example of sacred Anglican architecture, build to enhance a sense of being part of something greater than oneself. St Michael’s unmatched acoustic and its beautiful interior make it a very enriching environment for all who come here. Many visitors say that it inspires a sense of mystery and awe, simply being present in the church.

Music in the liturgy:
Choral and organ music is interwoven with the liturgy in all services. Mass and Choral Evensong at St Michael’s are sung by a robed mixed Choir with a repertoire which spans over six centuries. Music is characterised by the use of Plainsong, English and European Renaissance Polyphony and music of the Anglican choral revival from the past 150 years. The office of Vespers is sung by candlelight to plainchant.

Feast days:
Key Festivals with sung liturgy include Candlemas, the Easter Vigil and Easter Day Ascension Day, Corpus Christi, the Assumption, Michaelmas, All Souls, the Advent Procession, Midnight Mass and Christmas Day. During Holy Week, the ancient office of Tenebrae is sung on Good Friday at sunset from the West Gallery.

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Music facilities at St Michael’s:
The choir stalls within the Chancel are original church furnishings and hold between 24 and 32 singers. The capacity for orchestras is around 60 musicians in the Crossing and Chancel combined. The Nave and Chapels can hold up to 350 people seated for concerts and services. For a floorplan of the church, please go to the Interactive Floorplan page here.

The Organ & Piano:
The Victorian pipe organ is maintained by Lance Foy. The Yamaha Grand piano (C2) in the Crossing is tuned by Graham Sharland. Both instruments are available to hire for practice and performance.

Patron:
The Dean and Chapter of Exeter cathedral is the patron of St. Michael & All Angels Mount Dinham. Music at St. Michael’s is also supported by the cathedral’s department of Liturgy & Music.

Contact:
To find out more about music at St. Michael’s, or to hire the church, organ or piano for rehearsals or performances, please email; mountdinhaminfo@gmail.com and your enquiry will be passed to the music team.