The Choir
"I will sing with the spirit and understanding also"
Who we are...
The history of St. George's Parish Church Choir traces back to the 1800s, when the church itself stood as a beacon of faith and community in the heart of New Mills, as it sill does to this day. As the congregation grew, so did the desire to elevate their worship experience through the power of music.
Generations of families have passed through the choir's ranks, with parents passing down their love for music and faith to their children and grandchildren. The sense of teamwork within the choir has always been at the forefront, with members forging deep friendships and bonds that extend far beyond their shared passion for singing.
The choir sing at the weekly Sung Parish Eucharist every Sunday and also at special services, events and festivals throughout the year.
Organist & Choir Director: Tim Hawkins
Sub-Organist: Carolyn Hawkins
Assistant Organist: Mair Carnforth
Assistant Organist: Tim Banham
Samuel Renn Organ Scholar: Philippa Hack (as of 1st January 2025)
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How to get in touch with us...
2025 is national 'Play The Organ' year and St. George's Church is taking part. More details in the new year.
One initiative we are launching on 1st January is an organ scholarship to support someone starting to play the organ. The scholar will have organ lessons with Tim and practice time allocated on the church organ.
We're delighted to announce that our new scholar is Philippa - who has already shown interest in the organ. Philippa has diverse musical interests and skills and enriches the choir with her musical singing and delightful manner.
It's very exciting to work with such talented musicians, and, with many churches struggling to find an organist, Philippa becomes the fifth organist in our parish.
We have named the scholarship after our original organ builder - so Philippa will be known as the 'Samuel Renn Scholar'.
Congratulations Philippa.
