Music Society

From 1987 until 2012, St Aidan’s Music Society Inc. presented over 200 concerts in its annual series. In its 25 year history, the Society raised some $500,000 to provide a fine three-manual organ for the church and for recitals, as well as a grand piano. The Society was discontinued as an incorporated Arts organisation at the end of 2012.

Among the many artists who have performed for the Society in the past are:

• Organists: Dame Gillian Weir, Thomas Heywood, Frederick Hohman, Sergio di Pieri, Douglas Lawrence. John Mallinson, Travis Baker, Rhys Boak, Calvin Bowman
• Orchestras: Geminiani String Orchestra, New Monash Orchestra, Chamber Strings of Melbourne, Concordia Mandolin and Guitar Ensemble
• Choirs: Royal Philharmonic Choir, Australian Boys Choir, National Boys Choir, Ormond College Choir, Melbourne Welsh Male Voice Choir, Savoy Singers, Stonnington Singers and many others.