19 April 2018

Schola Gregoriana chant training in London


Schola Gregoriana
Gregorian Chant Instruction
Directed by Dr. Peter Wilton, B.Ed (Hons.)  M.Mus
(Editor of chant for the Office of Vespers for Westminster Cathedral Choir)
Discover the profound beauty and infinite variety of this timeless music by learning to sing it.
From 6.30 (after end of Mass) to 8 pm.    Mondays  23rd April,
21st May, 4th and 18th June and 2nd July  2018
At  St. James’s,  Spanish Place,    George Street,  London,  W1
(nearest tube station:  Bond Street)

Study will include square notation, pre-stave neumes, interpretation, music for the Mass, daily offices, music for special occasions, psalmody and texts in different languages.

Anyone able to sing in tune is welcome, with or without chant experience.
Cost:  £5 per evening
Enquiries to Mr. Grey Macartney,  26 The Grove, Ealing, W5 5LH
Tel:  020 8840 5832            E-mails:  grey.macartney@gmail.com

09 April 2018

Successful Chant Training Weekend

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This year's Chant Weekend was led by Chris Hodkinson of the Schola Gregoriana of Cambridge, and Matthew Ward of Mayfield School. It is sponsored by the Latin Mass Society.

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Some of the more experienced singers were able to practice conducting, and took it in turns to conduct in the final Mass of the weekend.