The Merbecke Choir is Southwark Cathedral's voluntary choir for young men and women with good sight-reading skills and a creative approach to singing. It offers a unique opportunity for singers to take part in
cathedral services (notably the Cathedral'... moreThe Merbecke Choir is Southwark Cathedral's voluntary choir for young men and women with good sight-reading skills and a creative approach to singing. It offers a unique opportunity for singers to take part in
cathedral services (notably the Cathedral's monthly Compline services)
concerts in the cathedral (thrice yearly),
other secular events such as livery company dinners and corporate celebrations.
Our small but talented choir consists mainly of young people. All choir members receive a first-rate musical education.
There has been a long tradition of musical excellence at St Laurence’s. The original church, built in the 1880s, had a strong choir ... moreOur small but talented choir consists mainly of young people. All choir members receive a first-rate musical education.
There has been a long tradition of musical excellence at St Laurence’s. The original church, built in the 1880s, had a strong choir of men and boys who took part in the Festival of Britain services in 1951.
When the new church was opened in 1968, the musical tradition continued. A new Walker organ was installed in the church, using some pipework from the old organ and Directors of Music have included David Sanger, Professor Roger Wibberley, Paul Dewhurst, Tom Fowkes, Marcus Wibberley, Iain Simcock and Andrew Ibbotson. The current Director of Music is Huw Morgan.
Girls were first admitted to the choir some ten years ago, but the choir remains unique in this part of south-east London in that it continues to use only trebles (girls and boys) on the top line. The lower parts are provided by volunteer adults from the local community. Young people receive an excellent musical education, and ... less
We are a choir of about 40 people, based in the City of London near St Paul’s Cathedral. 60 years after our foundation in Hanover Square, we are still making great music and continuing to attract some of the liveliest people in London.
We sing most typ... moreWe are a choir of about 40 people, based in the City of London near St Paul’s Cathedral. 60 years after our foundation in Hanover Square, we are still making great music and continuing to attract some of the liveliest people in London.
We sing most types of choral music, and have occasionally dipped our toes into both jazz and folk repertoire.
A setting of the Nunc Dimittis (Luke 2: 29-32) in English by Huw Morgan. Sung here by the Merbecke Choir of Southwark Cathedral.
This work is published by Firehead Editions: http://fireheadeditions.com/downloads/nunc-dimittis/
Photograph of Muckros...
A performance given by the Merbecke Choir of Southwark Cathedral, directed by Huw Morgan, of Mark Hewitt's setting of the "Ave Maria"
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We are a choir of about 40 people, based in the City of London near St Paul’s Cathedral. 60 years after our foundation in Hanover Square, we are still making great music and continuing to attract some of the liveliest people in London.
We sing most typ... moreWe are a choir of about 40 people, based in the City of London near St Paul’s Cathedral. 60 years after our foundation in Hanover Square, we are still making great music and continuing to attract some of the liveliest people in London.
We sing most types of choral music, and have occasionally dipped our toes into both jazz and folk repertoire.
Our small but talented choir consists mainly of young people. All choir members receive a first-rate musical education.
There has been a long tradition of musical excellence at St Laurence’s. The original church, built in the 1880s, had a strong choir ... moreOur small but talented choir consists mainly of young people. All choir members receive a first-rate musical education.
There has been a long tradition of musical excellence at St Laurence’s. The original church, built in the 1880s, had a strong choir of men and boys who took part in the Festival of Britain services in 1951.
When the new church was opened in 1968, the musical tradition continued. A new Walker organ was installed in the church, using some pipework from the old organ and Directors of Music have included David Sanger, Professor Roger Wibberley, Paul Dewhurst, Tom Fowkes, Marcus Wibberley, Iain Simcock and Andrew Ibbotson. The current Director of Music is Huw Morgan.
Girls were first admitted to the choir some ten years ago, but the choir remains unique in this part of south-east London in that it continues to use only trebles (girls and boys) on the top line. The lower parts are provided by volunteer adults from the local community. Young people receive an excellent musical education, and ... less
The Merbecke Choir is Southwark Cathedral's voluntary choir for young men and women with good sight-reading skills and a creative approach to singing. It offers a unique opportunity for singers to take part in
cathedral services (notably the Cathedral'... moreThe Merbecke Choir is Southwark Cathedral's voluntary choir for young men and women with good sight-reading skills and a creative approach to singing. It offers a unique opportunity for singers to take part in
cathedral services (notably the Cathedral's monthly Compline services)
concerts in the cathedral (thrice yearly),
other secular events such as livery company dinners and corporate celebrations.
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