On Sunday, 25th October, there’s a great opportunity to sing evensong in the lovely setting of St Michael and All Angels, Bassett Avenue—just a stone’s throw from the university’s Glen Eyre Halls. Practise in the afternoon, sing some beautiful music’ including Evening Hymn, an anthem by H. Balfour Gardiner, and round off the evening with a delicious hot meal in the hall next door! The event is free.
Sign up
Schedule:
- Arrive from 3.15pm
- 3.30pm Practice
- 4.40pm Tea break (20 minutes)
- 5.00pm Practice
- 6.00pm Break
- 6.30pm Service
- 7.15pm (approx) Hot meal and refreshments in the Parish Hall.
Music List:
- Introit: Oculi omnium by Charles Wood
- Responses by Thomas Ayleward
- Psalm 119.89–104
- Canticles: Evening Service in G (Coll Reg) by Herbert Sumsion
- Anthem: Evening Hymn by H. Balfour Gardiner
What do you need?
Some basic singing and music reading skills are needed, but previous choral experience or fluent sight-reading isn’t required. Just come along and you’ll find plenty of choir members willing and able to help! You don’t need robes, even though St Michael’s is a robed but choir, you can wear anything dark and smart!
Some basic singing and music reading skills are needed, but previous choral experience or fluent sight-reading isn’t required. Just come along and you’ll find plenty of choir members willing and able to help! You don’t need robes, even though St Michael’s is a robed but choir, you can wear anything dark and smart!
Sign up now!
The cost is free and the meal is included! What are you waiting for? But don’t delay, you must sign up before the event—preferably before October 23rd.
