We're going on tour!
From July 7 to July 20, The Cathedral Choirs will be embarking on their second-ever UK cathedral residency, singing daily services in Lincoln Cathedral and St Paul's Cathedral, London.
Follow their pilgrimage by signing up for our daily Choir Tour updates. We're looking forward to sharing photos and stories from our experiences singing in two of the great cathedrals in the UK: Lincoln Cathedral, and St Paul's Cathedral, London.
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Pre-Tour Post 1
With under two weeks to go before our choir sets off on their second UK-cathedral residency and choir pilgrimage, Director of Music Donald Hunt shares some more information about the day-to-day plans as well as the raison d’être for embarking on such a significant tour.
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Pre-Tour Post 2
"As our Vicar, Director and Assistant Director of Music Ministry, Cathedral Choir, and young choristers embark on their summer engagements leading worship at St Paul’s Cathedral in London and Lincoln Cathedral, it is worth reflecting on what kind of trip this is. Is it group pilgrimage or a musical performance tour?" - Dean Jonathan Thomas
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Choir Tour Update 1
The First 48 Hours: Donald Hunt recaps the beginning of our Choir’s adventure in the UK.
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Choir Tour Update 2
Familiar & Novel: Cathedral Choir member Jesse Robertson reflects on our time leading services in magnificent Quire of Lincoln Cathedral...
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Choir Tour Update 3
A Special Moment in Cambridge: Cathedral Choir member Elizabeth Wald recounts the experience of singing in the iconic King's College Chapel.
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Choir Tour Update 4
Bringing Stones to Life: The Choir made their way to London by train today and attended the final choral services of St Paul's Cathedral Choir term. Cathedral Choir member Erin Fletcher and Young Chorister Victoria share their impressions.
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Choir Tour Update 5
And I saw a new Heaven: The choir sang their first service in St Paul's today. Former gap year scholar Alex White narrates his day
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Choir Tour Update 6
A moving moment in St Paul's: Cathedral Choir member Ellen Bell-Hardy recounts her experience of today's beautiful Evensong service.
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Choir Tour Update 7
Filling the Dome with Sound: Head Choristers Evren and Maya narrate their day, which culminated in singing solos at St Paul's
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Choir Tour Update 8
"O, sing joyfully..." A reflection from our Tour Chaplain, The Rev'd Anna E. Rossi
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Choir Tour Update 9
"Bringing these stones to life..." Cathedral Choir member (and Victoria Symphony bass trombonist) Robert Fraser reflects on his week at St Paul's
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Choir Tour Update 10
A Family Affair: Cayanna (grade 7) and Cattlaya (grade 6) joined the chorister program at the beginning of this year and have quickly immersed themselves with the community. Along with their mum, Pablita, they share their thoughts about this experience.
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Choir Tour Update 11
The Final Dispatch: Yesterday, our pilgrims led worship for Sunday Eucharist and Evensong in St Paul's to appreciation and acclaim from the resident clergy, vergers and musicians. Because of their ministry -- their voices -- the stones of St Paul's and Lincoln cathedrals will never be quite the same. And as they return to their lives, they, too, are forever changed from the experience.
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