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…
Our Blog
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…
Next stop: Hereford!
The Choir aims to sing outside Wells Cathedral when we can, whether it be for weddings or funerals, for visits to parish churches (typically for Evensong or for services associated with parish…
Kenneth Leighton
Let all the world in every corner sing (1965) is an anthem by Leighton we shall be singing at the end of May 2022; we also have his Preces and Responses (1964)…
Autumn wedding
Spring is the season often associated with weddings – new beginnings, and all that. But for many couples, forced by the pandemic to delay their ceremonies, any time of the year was…