Lent Hymns
February 16, 2024
Every Sunday, Monday and Friday in Lent we are pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten hymn. Today Carol and Tom sing for you Orlando Gibbons’ “Drop, Drop Slow Tears” … More Lent Hymns
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Lenten Hymns
February 14, 2024
Today is Ash Wednesday, so Carol and Tom sing for you this traditional Lenten hymn … More Lenten Hymns
The Twelve Days of Christmas (Trad.)
January 23, 2024
This article was first published in the January 2021 edition of our parish magazine. How often have we heard grumbles that Christmas seems to start earlier and earlier every year – and usually around September! As a musician, planning music for concerts and services for the festive season starts during the summer break, and rehearsals … More The Twelve Days of Christmas (Trad.)
Tomorrow shall be my Dancing Day – (Trad., arr. Various)
January 9, 2024
This is an ancient carol, probably dating from the late medieval period, and based on a mystery play. It tells the story of Jesus’ life from his own perspective, from the annunciation of Mary to the manger, his baptism by his cousin John, his forty days in the wilderness, betrayal by Judas Iscariot, trial, death and resurrection … More Tomorrow shall be my Dancing Day – (Trad., arr. Various)
The 13th Day of Christmas?
January 6, 2024
Epiphany is here, the Magi have delivered their gifts, and all the leftover turkey has been curried or eaten as sandwiches. Our Director of Music and Organist leave you with this final festive treat … More The 13th Day of Christmas?
The 12th Day of Christmas 2023/4
January 5, 2024
Today is the twelfth day of Christmas, and our choir reminds us of the imminent arrival of the Wise Men, as well as singing about all those gifts … More The 12th Day of Christmas 2023/4
The 11th Day of Christmas
January 4, 2024
Today is the eleventh day of Christmas, and our choir reminds us of the imminent arrival of the Wise Men, as well as singing about all those gifts … More The 11th Day of Christmas
The 10th Day of Christmas 2023/4
January 3, 2024
Today is the tenth day of Christmas, and our choir reminds us of the imminent arrival of the Wise Men, as well as singing about all those gifts … More The 10th Day of Christmas 2023/4
The 9th Day of Christmas 2023/4
January 2, 2024
Today is the ninth day of Christmas, and our choir sings about all those gifts: … More The 9th Day of Christmas 2023/4
The 8th Day of Christmas 2023/4
January 1, 2024
Today is the eighth day of Christmas, and so our choir sings for us about all those gifts. … More The 8th Day of Christmas 2023/4
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