My inbox has been flooded with opportunities to sing at home during the lockdown. Granted, it's absolutely not the same singing alone in front of your computer, and my heart yearns to sing with my choir here in church again, but in the current situation I have found them a reasonably good alternative!
Most of these options are linked from the home page of this blog, but to update you all on some exciting new opportunities I have included the following update:-
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Thursday 16 April 2020
Wednesday 1 April 2020
Dyson in D - Magnificat
Those of you who know me are well aware of my love of Howells' wonderful music, and will be unsurprised to learn of my support on Twitter for Howell's in G over Dyson in D in the "World Cup of Evensong Canticles! Sadly my "team" were knocked out of the second round, but I graciously concede we lost to an equally impressive canticle setting!!
(If you want to follow the "World Cup" of evensong canticles, follow @TheEvensongCup on Twitter! You can even vote for the equally wonderful Howell's Gloucester service later today...)
The wonderful Rodolfus foundation under the baton of Ralph Allwood, is launching a Virtual Choir to create a Choral Evensong, inviting everyone to take part. This will be a wonderful chance to unite in musical harmony at a time when we will be missing our usual singing.
There is an introductory video (below) publicly available on YouTube. Instructions to download material are here if you want to get involved!
Biography
George Dyson (1883-1964) began his musical career in the world of Church and organ music. By way of several scholarships, Dyson received formal musical training on the organ and in composition at the Royal College of Music. In 1904 he won the Mendelssohn travelling scholarship which enabled him to study in Italy and Germany for four years. It was during his stay in Dresden in 1907 that Dyson composed the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in D major. After the War, Dyson became head of music at Wellington College and joined the staff of the Royal College of Music. From 1924 to 1937 he was director of music at Winchester College.
In his Evening Service in D Dyson uses broad, expansive phrases and imaginative, descriptive writing like his predecessors Parry and Stanford, and he also understood the power of unison writing. The overall feeling in this setting is one of exaltation.
One of my favourite nuggets of information on Dyson is that in addition to composing and writing books on music he also authored a Manual of Grenade Fighting, which was adopted by the War Office in the First World War!
Music
You can sing along with the Kings' College, Cambridge recording on Youtube below, and you can currently download the score from the Rodolfus links above. If you are ready to sing with only an organ accompaniment, download the Rodolfus .mp3 file and have a go!
(If you want to follow the "World Cup" of evensong canticles, follow @TheEvensongCup on Twitter! You can even vote for the equally wonderful Howell's Gloucester service later today...)
The wonderful Rodolfus foundation under the baton of Ralph Allwood, is launching a Virtual Choir to create a Choral Evensong, inviting everyone to take part. This will be a wonderful chance to unite in musical harmony at a time when we will be missing our usual singing.
There is an introductory video (below) publicly available on YouTube. Instructions to download material are here if you want to get involved!
Biography
George Dyson (1883-1964) began his musical career in the world of Church and organ music. By way of several scholarships, Dyson received formal musical training on the organ and in composition at the Royal College of Music. In 1904 he won the Mendelssohn travelling scholarship which enabled him to study in Italy and Germany for four years. It was during his stay in Dresden in 1907 that Dyson composed the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in D major. After the War, Dyson became head of music at Wellington College and joined the staff of the Royal College of Music. From 1924 to 1937 he was director of music at Winchester College.
In his Evening Service in D Dyson uses broad, expansive phrases and imaginative, descriptive writing like his predecessors Parry and Stanford, and he also understood the power of unison writing. The overall feeling in this setting is one of exaltation.
One of my favourite nuggets of information on Dyson is that in addition to composing and writing books on music he also authored a Manual of Grenade Fighting, which was adopted by the War Office in the First World War!
Music
You can sing along with the Kings' College, Cambridge recording on Youtube below, and you can currently download the score from the Rodolfus links above. If you are ready to sing with only an organ accompaniment, download the Rodolfus .mp3 file and have a go!
Thursday 26 March 2020
Lightwave Suffolk
Lightwave is the new name for the Suffolk Fresh Expressions community: Lightwave is a Christian community, usually meeting in small groups in homes, pubs, offices, schools and other places which works alongside more traditional ways of doing church. The name comes from the idea of lightwaves being the way in which light spreads into dark places. Lightwave is committed to shining the light of Jesus in Suffolk through acts of kindness and practical service as well as worship and witness.
During this time of social distancing the wonderful team at Lightwave are dreaming up wonderful new ways to connect with each other and God's world via their "100 things to do". Each day there is an activity plus a bible verse or story to read and discuss. Go to their Facebook Page to find out more!
During this time of social distancing the wonderful team at Lightwave are dreaming up wonderful new ways to connect with each other and God's world via their "100 things to do". Each day there is an activity plus a bible verse or story to read and discuss. Go to their Facebook Page to find out more!
RSCM Voice for Life is now ONLINE!
Hugh Morris, Director of the RSCM has asked everyone to share his recent letter widely. Part of it is included below:-
Do head over to the RSCM website, there are many resources for all - choristers, choral scholars, older choir members, sacred music enthusiasts.... It's wonderful to see all the opportunities springing up during these difficult times.
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