Music 2026
Music plays an important role in our life. Each Sunday we sing uplifting hymns accompanied by the organ, and include inspiring choral or instrumental music in the service, along with an organ prelude and postlude.
Our choral group “Pilgrim Singers” is led by Adele Nisbet, former conductor of the Sanctuary Choir at St Andrew’s Uniting Church and former Head of Vocal Studies at the Queensland Conservatorium.
Organ music is presented by Dr Steven Nisbet OAM - Organist for Pilgrim People Brisbane
Former Organist & Director of Music, St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Brisbane
Past-President, Organ Society of Queensland
Former Senior Lecturer in Mathematics Education, Griffith University
Website: www.stevennisbet.com.au
YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvTX2BQfmuV5wtMfgjXbOkg
Our choral group “Pilgrim Singers” is led by Adele Nisbet, former conductor of the Sanctuary Choir at St Andrew’s Uniting Church and former Head of Vocal Studies at the Queensland Conservatorium.
Organ music is presented by Dr Steven Nisbet OAM - Organist for Pilgrim People Brisbane
Former Organist & Director of Music, St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Brisbane
Past-President, Organ Society of Queensland
Former Senior Lecturer in Mathematics Education, Griffith University
Website: www.stevennisbet.com.au
YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvTX2BQfmuV5wtMfgjXbOkg
Your gift will assist in the purchase of inspiring choral music for The Pilgrim Singers who contribute to weekly worship services with choral introits and anthems. The Pilgrim Singers also lead the hymn singing in worship services.
Your gift will also support the choral scholarship program which brings young Conservatorium singing students into the Pilgrim community, to encourage their practical skills, and at the same time exploring how music can be such a valid form of faith expression.
Sunday, February 15
MUSIC
Music is a feature of all Pilgrim services with enthusiastic hymn singing by the congregation, glorious anthems by the Pilgrim Singers, and wonderful organ music on the amazing Allen G330 digital organ that produces an authentic cathedral organ sound.
HYMNS
The service will include the following hymns, sung enthusiastically as usual:
• “How good, Lord, to be here”, to the tune Carlisle,
• “How great thou art”, to the tune O Store Gud, and
• “Be thou my vision”, to the tune Slane.
CHORAL MUSIC
The Pilgrim Singers directed by Adele Nisbet will sing the following anthems:
• “O Jesu Christ Mein’s lebens Licht” by J.S. Bach, and
• “Christ whose glory fills the skies” by Malcom Archer.
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES
The organ voluntaries will be played by Dr Steven Nisbet on the fantastic Allen G330 digital classical
organ, which has three manuals, 40 stops and eight additional Genisys stops selected from 200 organ and
orchestral voices.
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm with the following pieces:
• Sonata K328 by Domenico Scarlatti. Video link https://youtu.be/ZN6zxOYmRTc
• Chorale Prelude “Blessed Jesus, we are here" by J.S. Bach. Video link https://youtu.be/3FmBu0BSScQ
The Organ Postlude will be:
• Psalm 20: Homage to Benedetto Marcello, by Gordon Young. I don’t have a recording of this piece, but here’s another piece by Gordon Young, “Christus”, appropriate for Transfiguration Sunday: Video link https://youtu.be/5xuRpSqZTQc
The videos for these organ voluntaries are accessible now on Steven Nisbet’s YouTube channel. Just click on the links above.
REFRESHMENTS & FELLOWSHIP: Pilgrim Services are always followed by a time of fellowship over a delicious afternoon tea in the Merthyr Road Uniting Church courtyard.
VENUE: Pilgrim People Brisbane meet at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, New Farm, Brisbane.
MUSIC
Music is a feature of all Pilgrim services with enthusiastic hymn singing by the congregation, glorious anthems by the Pilgrim Singers, and wonderful organ music on the amazing Allen G330 digital organ that produces an authentic cathedral organ sound.
HYMNS
The service will include the following hymns, sung enthusiastically as usual:
• “How good, Lord, to be here”, to the tune Carlisle,
• “How great thou art”, to the tune O Store Gud, and
• “Be thou my vision”, to the tune Slane.
CHORAL MUSIC
The Pilgrim Singers directed by Adele Nisbet will sing the following anthems:
• “O Jesu Christ Mein’s lebens Licht” by J.S. Bach, and
• “Christ whose glory fills the skies” by Malcom Archer.
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES
The organ voluntaries will be played by Dr Steven Nisbet on the fantastic Allen G330 digital classical
organ, which has three manuals, 40 stops and eight additional Genisys stops selected from 200 organ and
orchestral voices.
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm with the following pieces:
• Sonata K328 by Domenico Scarlatti. Video link https://youtu.be/ZN6zxOYmRTc
• Chorale Prelude “Blessed Jesus, we are here" by J.S. Bach. Video link https://youtu.be/3FmBu0BSScQ
The Organ Postlude will be:
• Psalm 20: Homage to Benedetto Marcello, by Gordon Young. I don’t have a recording of this piece, but here’s another piece by Gordon Young, “Christus”, appropriate for Transfiguration Sunday: Video link https://youtu.be/5xuRpSqZTQc
The videos for these organ voluntaries are accessible now on Steven Nisbet’s YouTube channel. Just click on the links above.
REFRESHMENTS & FELLOWSHIP: Pilgrim Services are always followed by a time of fellowship over a delicious afternoon tea in the Merthyr Road Uniting Church courtyard.
VENUE: Pilgrim People Brisbane meet at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, New Farm, Brisbane.
Sunday, February 8
MUSIC
Music is a feature of all Pilgrim services with enthusiastic hymn singing by the congregation, glorious anthems by the Pilgrim Singers, and wonderful organ music on the amazing Allen G330 digital organ that produces an authentic cathedral organ sound.
HYMNS
The service will include the following hymns, sung enthusiastically as usual:
• “Christ is the world’s light”, to the tune Christe Sanctorum,
• “Come, Holy Spirit, come”, to the tune Diademata, and
• “Called as partners in Christ’s service”, words by Jane Huber, to the tune Hyfrydol.
CHORAL MUSIC
The Pilgrim Singers directed by Adele Nisbet will sing the following anthems:
• “Let your light so shine among men” by William Lloyd Webber (1914-1982), and
• “For the beauty of the earth” by John Rutter (1945-).
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES
The organ voluntaries were all composed by Felix Mendelssoh, who was born just over 217 years ago on 3rd February 1809. They will be played by Dr Steven Nisbet on the fantastic Allen G330 digital classical organ, which has three manuals, 40 stops and eight additional Genisys stops selected from 200 voices.
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm with the following pieces:
• Andante in E flat by Mendelssohn (1809-1847).
• "How lovely are the messengers" by Mendelssohn (1809-1847).
The Organ Postlude will be:
• “Allegro Maestoso” by Mendelssohn (1809-1847).
The videos for these organ voluntaries are accessible now on Steven Nisbet’s YouTube channel. Just
click on the links above.
REFRESHMENTS & FELLOWSHIP: Pilgrim Services are always followed by a time of fellowship over a delicious afternoon tea in the Merthyr Road Uniting Church courtyard.
VENUE: Pilgrim People Brisbane meet at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, New Farm, Brisbane.
MUSIC
Music is a feature of all Pilgrim services with enthusiastic hymn singing by the congregation, glorious anthems by the Pilgrim Singers, and wonderful organ music on the amazing Allen G330 digital organ that produces an authentic cathedral organ sound.
HYMNS
The service will include the following hymns, sung enthusiastically as usual:
• “Christ is the world’s light”, to the tune Christe Sanctorum,
• “Come, Holy Spirit, come”, to the tune Diademata, and
• “Called as partners in Christ’s service”, words by Jane Huber, to the tune Hyfrydol.
CHORAL MUSIC
The Pilgrim Singers directed by Adele Nisbet will sing the following anthems:
• “Let your light so shine among men” by William Lloyd Webber (1914-1982), and
• “For the beauty of the earth” by John Rutter (1945-).
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES
The organ voluntaries were all composed by Felix Mendelssoh, who was born just over 217 years ago on 3rd February 1809. They will be played by Dr Steven Nisbet on the fantastic Allen G330 digital classical organ, which has three manuals, 40 stops and eight additional Genisys stops selected from 200 voices.
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm with the following pieces:
• Andante in E flat by Mendelssohn (1809-1847).
• "How lovely are the messengers" by Mendelssohn (1809-1847).
The Organ Postlude will be:
• “Allegro Maestoso” by Mendelssohn (1809-1847).
The videos for these organ voluntaries are accessible now on Steven Nisbet’s YouTube channel. Just
click on the links above.
REFRESHMENTS & FELLOWSHIP: Pilgrim Services are always followed by a time of fellowship over a delicious afternoon tea in the Merthyr Road Uniting Church courtyard.
VENUE: Pilgrim People Brisbane meet at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, New Farm, Brisbane.
Your gift will assist in the purchase of inspiring choral music for The Pilgrim Singers who contribute to weekly worship services with choral introits and anthems. The Pilgrim Singers also lead the hymn singing in worship services.
Your gift will also support the choral scholarship program which brings young Conservatorium singing students into the Pilgrim community, to encourage their practical skills, and at the same time exploring how music can be such a valid form of faith expression.