S E R V I C E S & M U S I C January

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1 S E R V I C E S & M U S I C January

2 Dean of Bristol Canon Precentor Master of the Choristers and Organist The Very Revd Dr David Hoyle The Revd Canon Nicola Stanley For more information, please contact the Music Administrator Tim Popple Mr Mark Lee 2 bristol-cathedral.co.uk

3 Welcome On behalf of the Dean and Chapter, a very Happy New Year! Good news from the Music Department as we start a new year is that the Cathedral Choir and the Cathedral Consort are in very good shape, with a full complement of both upper and lower voices. The rich variety of music throughout Advent and Christmas was enormously appreciated by the many thousands of people who attended worship and/or concerts. Throughout 2017 the music and services at the Cathedral were of the highest standard, inspiring and enhancing our worship. We have every reason to look forward to the New Year with expectation and confidence. Some of the challenges and highlights in the year ahead for the Music Department will be: Providing music at all the regular services which take place in the Cathedral on a daily basis, including of course the much-loved service of Choral Evensong, which must be one of the best kept secrets in Bristol! Supporting all the special liturgies which celebrate Feast Days and Holy Days. The promotion and management of the organ appeal and the interim maintenance of our historically important instrument, which is badly in need of renovation. Singing at the Enthronement Service for a new Bishop of Bristol yet to be announced but probably in the late summer/early autumn. Arranging special services and events to reflect the 2018 Cathedral themes of Remembrance and Women. Organising and raising funds for a choir tour in July. Visitors and worshippers will find Bristol Cathedral situated on College Green, at the heart of our modern, vibrant city. The Cathedral was formerly the site of an Augustinian Abbey and College Green was the burial ground of the Canons who lived and worshipped in this place. As we move forward into another New Year we strive to be relevant to the demands of the world today, whilst maintaining the centuries-long Christian traditions to which we are heirs. This is a privilege which we never take for granted and one which we share with all those who enjoy visiting and worshipping in our magnificent building. The Revd Canon Nicola Stanley Canon Precentor 3 bristol-cathedral.co.uk

4 The original foundation on this site was an abbey established in 1148 by Robert Fitzhardinge of Berkeley Castle. It was built just outside the original walls of Bristol on high ground overlooking the river. The new monastery was dedicated to St Augustine. Initially all the abbey buildings were in Norman style (characterized by massive pillars and round arches) but between the 13th and early 16th centuries a sequence of rebuilding projects transformed the church into a Gothic one, showing the successive developments of Gothic style. About the Cathedral The last section due to be rebuilt was the nave. However, just after the old nave had been demolished, and before much progress had been made with the rebuilding, Henry VIII dissolved the country s monasteries and confiscated their assets. The new nave was therefore never built, and the work that had already been done was dismantled to provide stone for other projects in the area. On 9 December 1539 the last Abbot of Bristol handed over the abbey to the King s Commissioners. Unlike many other cities, it was not originally intended that there should be a diocese of Bristol, and so its abbey was not due to become a cathedral. However, when it was discovered that St Peter s Abbey in the nearby rival port of Gloucester was to be made a cathedral, Bristol s citizens petitioned for equal treatment and in 1542 the disused abbey church was designated the Cathedral of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, Bristol. In 1877 the rebuilding of the nave was finally completed, 350 years after the original, Norman nave, had been demolished. 4 bristol-cathedral.co.uk

5 Information Anthems Selected translations of anthems which are not sung in English are available from page 17. Bible Translation The Cathedral uses the NRSV Anglicised Edition translation of the bible for all services except BCP Holy Communion on Sundays. Reading selections are taken from the Common Worship Lectionary, with Evensong readings taken from the Pillar Lectionary. Choir Unless otherwise specified, all choral services are sung by the Cathedral Choir. On Mondays the boy choristers sing with the lay clerks and choral scholars. On Tuesdays the girl choristers sing with the lay clerks. Weekend services alternate between boy choristers and girl choristers. Communion If it is your custom to receive communion in your own church, you are welcome to receive here, whatever denomination you are. Feast Days Key On each day there is an indication of whether it is a day of significance. The different significances are indicated as follows: Feria (no commemoration or otherwise) Commemoration Lesser Festival Festival PRINCIPAL FEAST For Festivals and Principal Feasts, (and the evening service the day before) the altar colours will reflect the occasion, and Festal Responses are said or sung at the close of the evening service. Hymns Hymn numbers refer to the New English Hymnal (NEH), with tunes following. Incense On some feast days, incense is used during the service. This is indicated by the symbol. Photography and Recording No photography or recording of any kind may take place during services, concerts, or rehearsals without the express permission of the Chapter. 5 bristol-cathedral.co.uk

6 Psalms The traditional BCP Coverdale translation is used at Evening Prayer and Evensong. Common Worship translation is used at all other services. Congregation sit for the psalms, standing for Glory be to the Father at the end of the last psalm. Service Length Said morning prayer lasts approximately 20 minutes. Said Lunchtime Eucharist lasts approximately 30 minutes. Evensong lasts around 40 minutes; evening prayer around 20 minutes. Eucharist on a Sunday lasts around 1hr 15. On a Sunday, Evensong lasts around one hour, incorporating additional hymns and a sermon. Quire Services: those unable to stay for the whole service are asked to sit in the Nave. Joining the Cathedral Choir If you have a child in Year 4, with a passion for music and singing, there are details of the Voice Trial Day towards the back of this booklet. If you are coming to Bristol as a student in September and sing alto, tenor, or bass, there are details of our Choral Scholarships towards the back of this booklet. 6 bristol-cathedral.co.uk

7 Sunday 31 December The Holy Family Choir in Residence Australian Youth Choir, Perth 7.40am Morning Prayer BERKELEY CHAPEL 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) QUIRE 10.00am CATHEDRAL EUCHARIST NAVE Preacher Canon Chedzey Setting Mass in c Dudman Psalm 84 Motet He that dwelleth Goff Hymns Entrance Good King Wenceslas Offertory 258 Londonderry Communion 21 Es ist ein ros entsprungen Post-communion 25 God rest you merry Voluntary Offertoire sur les Noels Gigout 3.30pm CHORAL EVENSONG QUIRE Preacher Canon Gainsborough Responses Plainsong Psalm 132 Canticles Washington Service Hogan Anthem For the beauty of the earth Rutter Hymns 35 Stille nacht; 29 Noel Voluntary In dir ist Freude Bach Monday 1 January The Naming and Circumcision of Jesus Verses Cantoris 5.15pm Evening Prayer QUIRE Psalm 115 Tuesday 2 January Basil the Great and Gregory of Nazianzus, Bishops, Teachers of the Faith 12.30pm Eucharist SEAFARERS CHAPEL 5.15pm Evening Prayer QUIRE Psalm 14 7 bristol-cathedral.co.uk

8 Wednesday 3 January Feria 5.15pm Evening Prayer QUIRE Psalm Thursday 4 January Feria 5.15pm Evening Prayer QUIRE Psalm 23 Friday 5 January Feria 12.30pm Eucharist SEAFARERS CHAPEL 5.15pm The First CHORAL EVENSONG of the Epiphany QUIRE sung by the Lay Clerks Responses Leighton-Jones Psalms 96, 97 Canticles Tone vii Victoria Hymn 46 Veni redemptor Anthem Magi veniunt ab oriente Clemens non Papa A translation is available from p.17 Saturday 6 January THE EPIPHANY 12.30pm CHORAL EUCHARIST QUIRE Preacher Canon Nicola Stanley Setting Missa Papae Marcelli Palestrina Psalm Motet The Three Kings Cornelius arr Atkins Hymns Entrance 47 Dix Offertory 52 Was lebet Communion We Three Kings Post-communion 48 Stuttgart Voluntary Prelude and Fugue in G (BWV 541) Bach 3.30pm Evening Prayer BERKELEY CHAPEL Psalms 98, bristol-cathedral.co.uk

9 Sunday 7 January Baptism of Christ BCP: The First Sunday after the Epiphany 7.40am Morning Prayer BERKELEY CHAPEL 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP, the First Sunday after the Epiphany) QUIRE 10.00am CATHEDRAL EUCHARIST NAVE Preacher The Dean Setting Missa Brevis Berkeley Psalm 29 Motet The Three Kings Cornelius arr Atkins Hymns Entrance 55 Crüger Offertory 339 Slane Communion 58 (omit vv 4 & 5) Solemnis haec festivitas Post-communion 317 St Stephen Voluntary Pæan on 'Divinum Mysterium' Cook 3.30pm CHORAL EVENSONG QUIRE Preacher Revd Sarah Evans Responses Lane Psalms 46, 47 Canticles Watson in E Anthem A babe is born Mathias Hymns 51 Redhead No. 46; 56 (omit vv 3 & 4) St Edmund Voluntary Épiphanie Litaize Monday 8 January Feria Verses Decani 5.15pm CHORAL EVENSONG sung by the Lay Clerks and Choral Scholars QUIRE Responses Cleobury Psalms 42, 43 Canticles Macpherson in E Hymn 248 Strength and Stay Anthem Reges Tharsis et Insulae Byrd A translation is available from p.17 Tuesday 9 January Feria 12.30pm Eucharist SEAFARERS CHAPEL 1.15pm LUNCHTIME RECITAL NAVE David Bednall, Sub Organist, Bristol Cathedral organ 5.15pm CHORAL EVENSONG QUIRE Responses Lane Psalm 49 Canticles Fourth Service Batten Hymn 57 Dundee Anthem Omnes de Saba Handl A translation is available from p.17 9 bristol-cathedral.co.uk

10 Wednesday 10 January William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, am 12.30pm Morning Prayer Eucharist BERKELEY CHAPEL ELDER LADY CHAPEL 5.15pm CHORAL EVENSONG sung by the Boy Choristers QUIRE Responses Noon Psalm Canticles Dyson in c Hymn 360 Shipston Anthem A New Year Carol Britten Thursday 11 January Mary Slessor, Missionary in West Africa, pm Evening Prayer QUIRE Psalms 60, 61 Friday 12 January Aelred of Hexham, Abbot of Rievaulx, pm Eucharist SEAFARERS CHAPEL 5.15pm CHORAL EVENSONG sung by the Lay Clerks QUIRE Responses Lloyd Psalms 66, 67 Canticles Chirk Castle Service Deane Hymn 244 Tallis s Canon Anthem Ante luciferum genitus Handl A translation is available from p.17 Saturday 13 January Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers, Teacher of the Faith, pm CHORAL EVENSONG QUIRE Responses Wilby Psalm 70 Canticles Sumsion in G Hymn 54 Illsley Anthem In the bleak midwinter Darke 10 bristol-cathedral.co.uk

11 Sunday 14 January Second Sunday of Epiphany BCP: The Second Sunday after the Epiphany 7.40am Morning Prayer BERKELEY CHAPEL 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP, the Second Sunday after the Epiphany) QUIRE 10.00am CATHEDRAL EUCHARIST NAVE Preacher Canon Derek Chedzey Setting Little Organ Mass Haydn Psalm Motet A New Year Carol Britten Hymns Entrance 50 Evelyns [338] Offertory 49 Epiphany Communion 296 St Helen Post-communion 234 Ratisbon Voluntary Prelude and Fugue in a (BWV 543) Bach 3.30pm CHORAL EVENSONG QUIRE Preacher Canon Martin Gainsborough Responses Wilby Psalm 96 Canticles Jesus College Service Mathias Anthem Susanni Bennett Hymns 47 Dix; 394 Luckington Voluntary Toccata Giocosa Mathias Monday 15 January Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins Verses Cantoris 5.15pm CHORAL EVENSONG QUIRE Responses Wilby Psalm Canticles Noble in b Hymn 480 Manchester Anthem Here is the little door Howells Tuesday 16 January Feria 12.30pm Eucharist SEAFARERS CHAPEL 1.15pm LUNCHTIME RECITAL NAVE Keith Tempest cello, Barbara Murray piano 5.15pm CHORAL EVENSONG QUIRE Responses Lane Psalm 84 Canticles Wood in D Hymn 341 Franconia Anthem No small wonder Edwards 11 bristol-cathedral.co.uk

12 Wednesday 17 January Antony of Egypt, Hermit, Abbot, pm CHORAL EVENSONG sung by the Boy Choristers QUIRE Responses Fox Psalm Canticles Sumsion in G Hymn 345 Vulpius (Gelobt sei Gott) Anthem Mater ora filium Wood arr Oxley A translation is available from p.17 Thursday 18 January Feria 5.15pm Evening Prayer QUIRE Psalm 94 Friday 19 January Wulfstan, Bishop of Worcester, pm Eucharist SEAFARERS CHAPEL 5.15pm CHORAL EVENSONG sung by the Lay Clerks QUIRE Responses Rose Psalms 100, 101 Canticles Third Service Byrd Hymn 457 Dominus regit me Anthem Ecce advenit Byrd A translation is available from p.17 Saturday 20 January Richard Rolle of Hampole, Spiritual Writer, 1349 Choir in Residence St Peter s, Caversham 3.30pm CHORAL EVENSONG QUIRE Introit Here is the little door Howells Responses Clucas Psalm Canticles Noble in b Hymn 456 Sandys Anthem They that go down to the sea Sumsion 12 bristol-cathedral.co.uk

13 Sunday 21 January Third Sunday of Epiphany BCP: The Third Sunday after the Epiphany 7.40am Morning Prayer BERKELEY CHAPEL 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP, the Third Sunday after the Epiphany) QUIRE 10.00am CATHEDRAL EUCHARIST NAVE Preacher Canon Nicola Stanley Setting Collegium Regale Howells Psalm 128 Motet No small wonder Edwards Hymns Entrance 351 Neander Offertory 485 Thornbury Communion 302 (omit v.3) Song 1 Post-communion 256 Monklands Voluntary Rhapsody No.3 Howells 3.30pm CHORAL EVENSONG sung by the Cathedral Consort QUIRE Preacher The Revd Iain McColl, Curate, St Peter s Henleaze Responses Clucas Psalm 33 Canticles Aston in F Anthem Tomorrow shall be my dancing day arr. Harker Hymns Hymn 475 Darwall s; 252 St Clement Voluntary Litanies Alain Monday 22 January Vincent of Saragossa, Deacon, first Martyr of Spain, 304 Verses Decani 5.15pm CHORAL EVENSONG sung by the Cathedral Consort QUIRE and Randolph-Macon College Concert Choir, Virginia Responses Clucas Psalm 109 (*5-19) Canticles Stanford in C Hymn 408 Blaenwern Anthem I saw a stable Bednall Tuesday 23 January Feria 12.30pm Eucharist SEAFARERS CHAPEL 1.15pm LUNCHTIME RECITAL NAVE David Hardie, Concert Organist organ 5.15pm CHORAL EVENSONG QUIRE Responses Lane Psalm 115 Canticles Wood in E flat (No. 1) Hymn 376 Kingsfold Anthem BC:AD Bednall 13 bristol-cathedral.co.uk

14 Wednesday 24 January Francis de Sales, Bishop of Geneva, Teacher of the Faith, pm The first CHORAL EVENSONG of the Conversion of Paul QUIRE sung by the Boy Choristers Responses Archer (accompanied) Psalm 149 Canticles Long in F Hymn 155 King s Lynn Anthem Gaudent in coelis Dering A translation is available from p.17 Thursday 25 January The Conversion of Paul 5.15pm Evening Prayer QUIRE Psalm Friday 26 January Timothy and Titus, Companions of Paul 12.30pm Eucharist SEAFARERS CHAPEL 5.15pm CHORAL EVENSONG sung by the Lay Clerks QUIRE Responses Sanders Psalm Canticles Wood in E Hymn 223 Jesu redemptor omnium Anthem Father of Heaven Walford Davies Saturday 27 January Feria 3.30pm CHORAL EVENSONG QUIRE Responses Wilby Psalms 129, 130, 131 Canticles Jackson in G Hymn 431 Hereford Anthem Bethlehem Down Warlock 14 bristol-cathedral.co.uk

15 Sunday 28 January Fourth Sunday of Epiphany BCP: Septuagesima 7.40am Morning Prayer BERKELEY CHAPEL 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP, Septuagesima) QUIRE 10.00am CATHEDRAL EUCHARIST NAVE Preacher Canon Martin Gainsborough Setting Missa Brevis Capella Regalis Caesar Psalm 111 Motet What child is this? Trad arr Sanders Hymns Entrance 373 Coe Fen Offertory 343 Redhead No. 46 Communion 307 Divine mysteries Post-communion 362 Abbot s Leigh [185] Voluntary Flourish and Fugue Cook 3.30pm CHORAL EVENSONG QUIRE Preacher The Dean Responses Wilby Psalm Canticles Howells in G Anthem Make we joy now in this fest Walton Hymns 333 Michael; 381 Ewing Voluntary Rhapsody No 3 Howells Monday 29 January Feria Verses Cantoris 5.15pm CHORAL EVENSONG QUIRE Responses Wilby Psalm 143 Canticles Day in B flat Hymn 401 (omit vv 3&4) Regent Square Anthem Love bade me welcome Vaughan Williams Tuesday 30 January Charles, King and Martyr, pm Eucharist SEAFARERS CHAPEL 1.15pm LUNCHTIME RECITAL NAVE Paul Walton, Assistant Organist, Bristol Cathedral organ 5.15pm CHORAL EVENSONG QUIRE Responses Lane Psalm 147 Canticles Fifth Service Tomkins Hymn 217 Martyr Dei Anthem Almighty and everlasting God Gibbons 15 bristol-cathedral.co.uk

16 Wednesday 31 January John Bosco, Priest, Founder of the Salesian Teaching Order, pm CHORAL EVENSONG sung by the Boy Choristers QUIRE Responses Nardone Psalm 149 Canticles Robinson in C Hymn 466 Moscow Anthem Prevent us, O Lord Holman Thursday 1 February Brigid, Abbess of Kildare, c pm The First Evening Prayer of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple QUIRE Psalm 118 Friday 2 February The Presentation of Christ in the Temple 12.30pm Eucharist SEAFARERS CHAPEL 6.00pm CHORAL EUCHARIST FOR CANDLEMAS sung by the Lay Clerks EASTERN LADY CHAPEL Preacher The Revd Sarah Evans Psalm 24.7-end Setting Mass à 4 Byrd Motet Senex puerum portabat Byrd A translation is available from p.17 Hymns Processional 439 Gerontius Offertory 156 Servatrix [288] Communion 44 Pastor pastorum [282] Post-communion 387 Quem pastores Saturday 3 February Anskar, Bishop of Hamburg, Missionary in Denmark and Sweden, pm CHORAL EVENSONG QUIRE Responses Leighton Psalms 15, 16 Canticles Weelkes for Trebles Hymn 497 St Ethelwald [449] Anthem O Lord, in thy wrath Gibbons 16 bristol-cathedral.co.uk

17 5 January Translations of Anthems not in the English Language Magi veniunt ab oriente Jacobus Clemens non Papa Magi veniunt ab oriente Jerosolimam querentes et dicentes: Ubi est qui natus rex Judaeorum? Cuius stellam vidimus et venimus cum muneribus adorare Dominum. 8 January Reges Tharsis et Insulae Reges Tharsis et insulae munera offerent: reges Arabum et Saba dona adducent: et adorabunt eum omnes reges terrae: omnes gentes servient ei. 9 January Magi came from the east to Jerusalem questing and asking: Where is he who is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star and have come with gifts to worship him. Responsory for Epiphany William Byrd c The kings of Tarshish and the isles shall bring gifts: the kings of Arabia and Saba shall offer presents: and all the kings of the earth shall adore him: all nations shall serve him. Psalm Gradualia 1607 Omnes de Saba Jacobus Gallus known as Handl Omnes de Saba venient, aurum et thus deferentes, et laudem Domino annunciantes. Alleluia! 12 January All they from Saba shall come, bringing gold and frankincense, and proclaiming the praise of the Lord. Alleluia! Isaiah 60.6 Ante luciferum genitus Jacobus Gallus known as Handl Ante luciferum genitus Begotten before the morning star et ante saecula Dominus, and Lord before all time, salvator noster hodie mundo apparuit. our Saviour has today appeared in the world. Alleluia. Alleluia. 17 January Antiphon at Lauds for the feast of the Epiphany Mater ora filium Charles Wood arr. Harrison Oxley Mater ora filium ut post hoc exilium nobis donet gaudium beatorum omnium. [The anthem continues in English] Mother pray to your Son, that after this exile, he will give us the joy of all the blessed. From a manuscript at Ballion College, Oxford 17 bristol-cathedral.co.uk

18 19 January Ecce advenit Ecce advenit Dominator Dominus: et regnum in manu eius, et potestas, et imperium. Deus, judicium tuum regi da: et justitiam tuam filio regis. Gloria Patri et Filio et Spiritui Sancto: sicut erat in principio, et nunc et semper et in saecula saeculorum. Amen. 24 January Gaudent in coelis Gaudent in coelis animae sanctorum, qui Christi vestigia sunt secuti: et quia pro ejus amore sanguinem suum fuderunt, ideo cum Christe exsultant sine fine. 2 February Senex puerum portabat Senex puerum portabat, puer autem senem regebat. Alleluia! William Byrd c Behold, the Lord and Master has come: with his authority in his hand. and with his rule, his power, O God, give the king your judgments: and your righteousness to the son of a king. Glory be to the Father and the Son and to the Holy Ghost: as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Introit, Mass of the Epiphany Gradualia 1607 after Malachi 3.1; 1 Chronicles 29.12; Psalm 72.1 Richard Dering c The souls of the saints rejoice in heaven, those who follow the footsteps of Christ: and because for him they have shed their blood, they exult with Christ for ever. Magnificat antiphon, Feast of several martyrs William Byrd c The old man carried the boy, yet the boy was Lord of the old man. Alleluia! Alleluia verse, Mass of the Presentation Gradualia bristol-cathedral.co.uk

19 Bristol Cathedral Choir has modified but not destroyed the pattern. There has probably been a choir singing in Bristol Cathedral since its days as an Augustinian abbey church, founded in When, in 1542, it became the cathedral church of the new diocese of Bristol, its new statutes still provided for cathedral life in terms of worship, community and education; of the praises of God sung with perpetual jubilation, of the common table, of the masters of the choristers and of the Cathedral Grammar School. The passing of the centuries The choir consists of 28 choristers (14 boys and 14 girls), all of whom are educated at Bristol Cathedral Choir School - occupying the former Augustinian refectory, and magnificent new buildings. These are supported by incentives endowed by the Bristol Cathedral Choral Foundation. There are also probationary choristers who fulfil a part timetable and attend other schools in the city, 6 Lay Clerks, and 4 Choral Scholars. Together, with the voluntary Consort, Choral Evensong is sung 6 times a week in the Cathedral in term time. The Choir enjoys a busy and challenging timetable, and highlights have included singing at the Royal Maundy Service in the presence of HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, tours to France, Italy, Germany, Poland, and the USA (New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island). Recent events have included singing live on BBC One on Christmas Day The Choir also broadcasts regularly on BBC Radio bristol-cathedral.co.uk

20 Bristol Cathedral Choir Chorister Voice Trials Saturday 5 May Applications for Chorister Voice Trials in Bristol Cathedral Choir are now invited from children in Year 4 The Voice Trial involves a single prepared song (secular or sacred) that shows off their voice (range, etc), with sheet music provided, to be accompanied on the piano by the Master of the Choristers; a series of simple ear tests including o Clapping back rhythms o Singing back simple melodies o Distinguishing between two notes played simultaneously; reading a biblical passage in English; a brief opportunity to discuss further details with the Master of the Choristers; an opportunity to discuss administrative details with the Music Administrator. Being a chorister offers unique opportunities to receive a musical education second to none; learn the skill of team work working with adults as equals; enjoy excellent education at Bristol Cathedral Choir School; take part in an unbroken musical tradition dating back to the 12th century. We are looking for children who show potential rather than polished performance at the outset; have enthusiasm and want to succeed; have the strength of character to take on commitment; are able to work as part of a team; have a supportive family. 20 bristol-cathedral.co.uk

21 The Choir is comprised of approximately 24 choristers together with the adult singers (Lay Clerks and Choral Scholars). The Choristers enjoy a busy and challenging timetable, and highlights have included: recording a brand new choir CD, 2017 broadcasting LIVE on BBC One, Christmas Day 2016 a tour to Bordeaux, 2016 a tour to Poland, 2014 a tour to Italy, 2012 singing at the Festival of the Sons of the Clergy in St Paul s Cathedral, 2012 broadcasting regularly on BBC Radio 3 What do the choristers say about singing in the choir? Everyone is really, really friendly. ~ Poppy, Yr 6 Making friends, feeling part of a group, and tour! ~ Caitlin, Yr 10 It s really helped improve my singing range and confidence. ~ Amelia, Yr 7 The music is beautiful. ~ Marc, Yr 9 It's an opportunity of a lifetime, and benefits you in the future. ~ Lana, Yr 9 Meeting up with your friends and having fun singing. ~ Gethin, Yr 4 The friends you make, and all the different music we sing. ~ Maddy, Yr 5 Choir is fun. ~ Felix, Yr 8 The combination of friendship and music. ~ Sam, Yr 6 For more information, or to receive an application form, please contact the Music Administrator, Tim Popple tim.popple@bristol-cathedral.co.uk bristol-cathedral.co.uk

22 Choral Scholarships There are places for up to four Choral Scholars in the Bristol Cathedral Choir at any one time. These will generally be two basses, a tenor, and an alto. The alto Choral Scholarship is open to anyone, regardless of gender. They will be expected to sing one weekday service (currently Monday) and at the weekend. They will be of a very high standard, both vocally and in terms of reading, but will not be expected to sing without the support of the professional Lay Clerks. There may be opportunities to deputise for absent Lay Clerks for extra remuneration, but this will only be with the agreement of the Master of the Choristers who will assess their proficiency for such an undertaking. The current value of a Choral scholarship is incremental on years of service: 2580 p.a. (Year 1), 3100 p.a. (Year 2), and 3621 p.a. (Year 3). Choir terms are: Michaelmas: The first weekend after the beginning of the Bristol Cathedral School term in September until Christmas Day Lent: The weekend of Epiphany until Easter Day Trinity: The beginning of the choir term until the Sunday after the end of the Bristol Cathedral Choir School term. The Choral Scholarships can be held in conjunction with a degree course at either Bristol University or UWE, though this is not an essential requirement. It would be our hope that an undergraduate Choral Scholar would be in post for three years, though the Scholarship would be reviewed annually. Music Music is an integral part of Bristol Cathedral's life and mission. Evensong is sung on most days at 5.15pm (on Saturday and Sunday at 3.30pm). The Cathedral Eucharist is sung each Sunday Morning. In addition there are a number of special services throughout the year as well as the important church festivals and feasts. If you are interested in a Choral Scholarship, please contact: Mark Lee Master of the Choristers & Organist Bristol Cathedral College Green Bristol BS1 5TJ organist@bristol-cathedral.co.uk 22 bristol-cathedral.co.uk

23 Cathedral Consort The Cathedral Consort was launched in It is a choir which not only enhances the worship of the Cathedral, but also provides an opportunity for young people to develop their singing skills to a professional standard. They also enjoy the social side of being part of such a close knit team. The Consort is open to membership from across the city from 11 to 19. It rehearses weekly and usually sings Choral Evensong twice a month. It also collaborates with other choirs in the Cathedral, such as Bristol Cathedral Concert Choir, to perform concerts of large scale works with orchestral accompaniment. The experience offered is particularly valuable to those who wish to apply for choral scholarships at universities like Oxford and Cambridge. The girls of the Consort have been an important part of the Cathedral s musical life since In May 2002, as part of Bristol Cathedral Festival, they sang with the internationally renowned soprano Emma Kirkby, at which time she agreed to become Patron of the Choir. The Cathedral Consort has toured most recently to Toulouse, performing in St Sernin, the Temple Du Salin, and previously have been on tour to Belgium included performances at Brussels and Antwerp Cathedrals, Ireland including performances at St. Anne s Cathedral in Belfast, and St. Patrick s Cathedral in Dublin. If you are interested in joining the Cathedral Consort, please contact: Paul Walton Director of the Cathedral Consort Bristol Cathedral College Green Bristol BS1 5TJ asst.organist@bristol-cathedral.co.uk 23 bristol-cathedral.co.uk

24 brand new CD on sale now in the Cathedral Shop 24 bristol-cathedral.co.uk