In keeping with St. Peter’s ministry of music, the congregation has commissioned original sacred music from Canadian composers and produced a music CD.
“St. Peter’s Sonata”
A work for organ and choir, commissioned in 1996 from the composer John Burge. The premier performance, on April 28, 1996, was recorded by CBC for national broadcast.
“May None of God’s Wonderful Works Keep Silence”
A work for organ and choir, commissioned in 1997 from the composer Denis Bédard.
“Jesus Your Boundless Love”
A work for organ and choir, commissioned in 2006 from the composer Mark Sirett.
“Lo God is Here”
A work for organ and choir, commissioned in 2010 from the composer Eleanor Daley.
“St. Peter’s Sings”
A CD produced to commemorate the Millennium, celebrate 2000 years of Christianity, and highlight the importance of church music, not only at St. Peter’s but also in Lutheran tradition. “St. Peter’s Sings” features the Senior and Junior Choirs, Sunday Church School, organ, liturgy and congregational singing. It was recorded in two parts, on May 15, 1999, and during the worship service on May 16, 1999.