Welcome to our new conductor
We are delighted to welcome Matt Nicholls, choral conductor and Director of Music at Prior Park College, to the Chamber Choir from September of this year. Matt is kindly working with us…
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Portsmouth Cathedral Residency – August 2023
We have just returned from a wonderful weekend of choral bliss in the beautiful cathedral of old Portsmouth. The community and clergy team of the cathedral welcomed us with open arms and…
Derby Weekend
I was proud to be one of two to represent WCCC at the recent weekend gathering of The Association of Cathedral Voluntary Choirs (ACVC), kindly and enthusiastically hosted by Derby Cathedral. Pre-Covid…
150 years of crossover
Jackie Boy! Master? Sing ye well? Very well! Hey down Ho down Derry derry down Among the leaves so green-O To my Hey down down To my Ho down down Hey down…
Happy (but hot!) memories of our summer residency at Hereford Cathedral
The ambulatory still coolness of Hereford Cathedral cloister became a welcome break from the sweltering succession of rehearsal and service, rehearsal and service. Did I mention the obligatory pre-dinner gatherings of laughter-filled…
The view from Cantoris
As is the practice in most Anglican cathedrals and choral foundations, the choir sits either side of the central aisle and often sings antiphonally, most notably during the psalms. It is usually…
Sing Joyfully (William Byrd)
On 23 June 2022 at 5.30pm, Wells Cathedral Chamber Choir is singing Evensong in the beautiful setting of the late 13th Century Bishop’s Palace Chapel, Wells. Our anthem that evening is Sing…
Music scheme: June and July 2022
Thursday 23 June 5.30 (Bishop’s Palace, Wells) Rachmaninov To thee, O Lord Smith Responses Psalm 114 Gibbons Short Service Byrd Sing joyfully Saturday 25 June 5.15 (Wells Cathedral) Radcliffe Responses Psalm 119…
How to become a Chamber Choir singer
The choir The Chamber Choir began its activities in September 2021. It is expected to sing about thirty services in the Cathedral each year, often undertaking all the services for a weekend…
Let us sing for you …
The Choir is pleased to sing at private events whether they be weddings, anniversary celebrations, funerals, memorial services or occasional concerts, normally within Somerset. Not sure about your choice of music? We…