Music Ministry

Music is an essential part of worship at Christ Church Gabriola. Our choir is open to all who wish to lend their voices to worship.

Musician: Dorothy Dittrich

We are delighted to have Dorothy Dittrich as CCG's Musician

Dorothy Dittrich is an award-winning playwright, composer, sound designer, and musical director. Her most recent play, The Piano Teacher, is the recipient of the Governor General’s Award for English-language drama. An Arts Club Theatre Silver Commission, it went on to win the Jessie Richardson Award for Outstanding Original Script. Other of Dorothy’s plays include The DissociatesLesser DemonsTwo-Part Invention, and If the Moon Falls. Her musical When We Were Singing has been produced across Canada from The Belfry to Buddies in Bad Times, the National Arts Centre, and in the U.S. It was workshopped at the Manhattan Theatre Company in New York City.

Dorothy’s work – including sound design and musical direction – has garnered her a number of Jessie Awards and nominations including two Dora Mavor Moor nominations for When We Were Singing. She is the proud recipient of the Sydney J. Risk Prize for Emerging Playwright.

A graduate of Simon Fraser University, Dorothy has a Master’s Degree in Liberal Studies. Originally a Vancouver resident, Dorothy has recently moved to Vancouver Island where she continues to write and play music.

Our Choir - led by Don Butt

The choir is composed of members who may alternate each week but bring glorious leadership to our congregation's singing.

CCG Bell Ringers

The Bell Ringers play several times a year during Sunday Worship.

CCG Friday Coffee and Lunch (CCG & PHC)

Each Friday  we are entertained by various musicians. We have a sing-a-long and it's great fun!