Music Director - Beverly Koski
Beverly Koski is an organist, choir director and accompanist with a long history of involvement in church music and congregational song beginning in a Finnish Lutheran church in Northern Ontario.
Currently also a piano teacher, Beverly has diversified experience playing both traditional and contemporary worship music, and has previously been accompanist for the Jubilate Singers and played 'live music' for ballet classes at the Kingston School of Dance. More recently she held the position of Organist and Choir Director at St. John's Portsmouth in Kingston. As past Chair of the Communications Committee for 'I Feel the Winds - A Festival of Music', along with other members of the Kingston Centre of the Royal Canadian College of Organists, she participated in hosting national and local visitors to the Festival in Kingston in July 2016.
Beverly is excited to work with the members of the congregation and community to share in the celebration of worship and music at Cooke's-Portsmouth.
Worship Choir
The Worship Choir rehearses Thursdays 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm, and sings in the Sunday morning services at least twice a month. The choir sings an engaging repertoire of a variety of styles from classical to contemporary. The worship choir includes choristers who sing in other community choirs or have been members of other performing groups and welcomes any new members who would like to join in and sing.
Special Music and Soloists
In addition to the regular use of the organ and the Yamaha grand piano, guest musicians from the congregation and community are invited to share their talents during the service. Popular gifted musicians have included, a harpist, violinist, flautist, tuba payer, bagpiper, pianists and oboist.
If you would like further information about participating in the choir or offering special music within the service contact koski.beverly@gmail.com