Director Of Music and Church Organist
Tiffany Vong is the Director of Music and Organist at Jordanhill Parish Church.
Tiffany has a wealth of experience as an organ scholar and director of choirs. She is fully involved in our Sunday worship, playing both organ and piano and leading the Sunday Choir. She also directs the Community Choir and Liturgical Choir.
In addition to this role, she is an accomplished recitalist, accompanist, continuo player, choral conductor, and instrumental teacher. Having studied at Oriel College University of Oxford she also studied at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, principal study organ and second study harpsichord.
Tiffany works regularly as a conductor and accompanist with Kelvin Choir, University of Glasgow and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. She was previously Conducting Fellow at the National Youth Choir of Scotland (2023-2024), Musical Director of Cunninghame Choir (2016-2023) and Choral Music Assistant at St Aloysius’ College (2020-2023). Tiffany frequently collaborates with other musicians and has performed with the Piccadilly Sinfonietta, London Concertante, and International Baroque Consort. As an organist, Tiffany has given recitals at the Caird Hall (Dundee), Paisley Abbey, Dunblane Cathedral, and University of St Andrews. In 2024, she premiered new music for solo harpsichord alongside historical works as part of soundfestival (Aberdeen) and Westbourne Music (Glasgow). Tiffany is an Associate of the Royal College of Organists.
Sunday Church Choir
Jordanhill Parish Church has always been notable for its “singing” congregation. The Sunday Church Choir exists primarily to encourage this to be the case, especially in the light of new congregational music that is regularly introduced during worship on a Sunday morning. Whilst on occasion making a simple musical contribution to the worship in its own right, the Choir first and foremost supports the Congregation, through providing a confident lead in various sung part of the services.
The Choir Members meet in the Church Hall half an hour before the start of the service, under the direction of the Director of Music to reacquaint themselves with the more familiar hymns, as well as getting to know anything that is relatively new to the Congregation. This has the added advantage of leaving a few minutes for a wee chat, before adjourning to the Sanctuary – an important aspect of this close-knit group, which always warmly welcomes a new recruit!
Jordanhill Community Choir
The Jordanhill Community Choir is a friendly group of some forty people from the Church, the local community, and further afield. Together, they are prepared to put in a little hard work, and in the process they enjoy social, physical and emotional benefits – to name some! They are motivated by the love of singing together, whilst bringing pleasure to their audiences and raising money for good causes. Established in 1996 as a Choir that rehearses fortnightly on Thursdays at 7.30 p.m. Each year we sing a Christmas Carol Service and, in addition, take part in Combined Choirs events, singing music ranging from established Classics to more modern and popular items, both religious and non-religious. The Choir is open to all, there are no auditions, and new Members will be made very welcome.
To help you to decide whether the Jordanhill Community Choir might be for you, you are welcome to come along and join us for a rehearsal at any time. No audition required!
Jordanhill Liturgical Choir
The Jordanhill Liturgical Choir is an ecumenical choir. Formed in 2011, the Choir comprises members of the three Jordanhill churches (Church of Scotland, Scottish Episcopal and Roman Catholic) and neighbouring parishes, together with others of no church affiliation, united by an interest in exploring old and new liturgical music traditions. The Choir rehearses fortnightly on Thursday at 7.30 p.m., and leads services of Advent Carols, Compline and Vespers in various local churches and further afield, featuring music from Gregorian, Anglican, Gelineau, Taize and Iona repertories. Whilst a basic level of music reading is desirable, an enthusiasm for and an empathy with the Choir’s aims are just as important, and new Members will be made very welcome.
To help you to decide whether the Jordanhill Liturgical Choir might be for you, you are welcome to come along and join us for a rehearsal at any time.
Handbell Ringers
Jordanhill Parish Church Handbell Ringers was formed in 1990 and has grown from strength to strength over the years. In addition to playing from time to time during Sunday worship, they give concerts to many different groups. Their repertoire ranges from hymn tunes to folk, classical music to music from musicals and films, from to popular and also music specially composed for bells.
Rehearsals, between late August and May, are weekly on Sunday evenings at 7.15 p.m. New ringers are always welcome, and if you fancy trying something new then get in touch! For further information about the Handbell Ringers and for all up-to-date information, concerts, etc., you can find us on Facebook or contact Ruth Cantlay: [email protected]