Day course and evensong in St Albans Cathedral
Monday 26 October 2009
On Monday 26 October, 20 young singers from across the Diocese came together in St Albans for the first time as the RSCM Area Youth Singers.
They began the day at the Abbey Primary School with some warm ups and activities to get them singing in parts, then set to work to learn the music for evensong, to be sung later that day.
The music was largely unknown to the choristers, yet they learned an anthem in 2 parts, 46 verses of psalms, responses in 3 parts and very tricky canticles featuring changes of time signature almost every bar.
Directing the choir was Marie Price and the organist was Dr John Winter.
They were a friendly group, and break times saw groups of choristers playing cards, chatting or playing basketball or even darts!
Everyone worked really hard and a great deal was achieved. For many this was their first experience of singing evensong in the Abbey; if not absolutely perfect, the service was well received and many said they had enjoyed it, both singers and congregation. Well done everyone!
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Below are some photos of the event
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Some comments on the event:
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Date: 2009-11-09 Name: Rebecca Brett Comment: Despite a chest infection i had a really good day. I learnt a lot of new techniques and it was really good to see old friends again and also meet knew people! Would definately love to do it again! Thankyou :-) |
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Date: 2009-11-08 Name: Zoe Harbour Comment: i really enjoyed the day and would definitely participate again. |
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Date: 2009-11-02 Name: Sophia Pughe from All Saints Leighton Buzzard Comment: All in all I had a great day and enjoyed singing with other people my own age. It would be nice to do again and perhaps meet and talk to the other people from the other churches a bit more. Thank you for the experience. :) |
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Date: 2009-11-01 Name: chloe rogers braughing church Comment: it was a good day and it boosted my confidence in sight reading and i hope we do it again, all in all i thought it was a brilliant experience |
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Date: 2009-10-28 Name: Jesse Billington Flitwick parish church Comment: I very much enjoyed the event and I made some new friends. I wish to participate in as many of these events as possible |
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Date: 2009-10-28 Name: Oscar Dwyers mum Comment: What a wonderful clear sound they all made. I thought that the different sides taking it "in turns" to sing the psalms was a great idea. Oscar really enjoyed the day although he said it was quite demanding but did not object to this. Thank-you so much to all who organised it and Maries leadership. |