CONCERTS >>>

The Music Ministry has been a distinguishing feature of Ascension of Our Lord Parish from the outset. The founders commissioned the Casavant brothers to build and install the magnificent Opus 1344 organ, and Lynwood Farnham performed the inaugural concert in 1930.

THE CHOIR >>>

Directed by Joel Peters, the choir holds pride of place in our liturgical and musical tradition.

Section Leads >>>

Through the Choir and Music Ministry Fund, the parish hires four McGill University voice students as section heads for our voluntary choir.

THE ORGAN >>>

The organ was fully restored in 2020-2022 thanks to a successful capital campaign and the support of le Conseil du patrimoine religieux du Québec.

History of the Organ >>>

ORGAN COMPETITION 2026

The Lynnwood Farnam Organ Competition is one of the longest running competitions of its kind in Canada. It is also a competition that strives to foster talent in ways that many traditional competitions do not, allowing competitors to compose, transcribe and even incorporate electronics.

The competition consists of two rounds, a (I) Pre-Selection Round and a (II) Final Round. In May of 2026, Montreal will welcome organists to compete for its prizes (First Place, $2000; Second Place, $750) and a chance for their names to be added to the list of prestigious prize winners from the past.

The Lynwood Farnam Organ Competition will be held on May 31st, 2026 at Ascension of our Lord Parish, 375 Kitchener Ave, Westmount, QC.

Applications are due March 31st, 2026 and can be found at the link to below:

 

APPLICATION