Chant Day at Sacred Heart Church, Wimbledon

TO BOOK A PLACE ON THIS COURSE PLEASE EMAIL:
info@scholagregoriana.org
 

Saturday 12 October 2024

By courtesy of the Parish Priest and Parish a Gregorian Chant Day will be held at Sacred
Heart Church, Wimbledon on Saturday 12 October 2024, from 10.45 a.m to 6.10 p.m.,
culminating in the singing of 1st Vespers of the Sunday, before the 6.30 p.m. Vigil Mass.
During the Chant Day the ancient chants of the Church will be rehearsed and explored both
historically and musically, considering aspects of modality and stylistic interpretation. This
repertoire is uniquely adapted to the participation of beginners as well as to more
experienced singers. All music will be provided.

The Chant Day will be conducted by Iain Simcock, Director of the Schola. Iain is one of the
foremost authorities on performing Gregorian chant in this country. He was for seven years
Assistant Master of Music at Westminster Cathedral. He was subsequently organist at the
Abbey of Saint Pierre in Solesmes while continuing a solo freelance career. He maintains his
connection with the Abbey of Solesmes and the Benedictines of the Abbey of S. Madeleine
at Le Barroux – https://www.scholagregoriana.org/iain-simcock-and-the-schola-gregoriana/ .

Refreshments

Tea and coffee will be provided. Those attending will need to bring their own packed
lunches.

Travel

Sacred Heart Church, Edge Hill, Wimbledon, London SW19 4LU. Nearest Tube: Wimbledon.
Nearest overground station: Wimbledon, with a frequent bus service, 57 and 131, from those
stations to Edge Hill.
Limited parking is available at the church. Please ensure that you have registered your
vehicle at the church on arrival, to avoid a fine.

Cost

The Schola needs to cover costs for the event, so we ask for a contribution of £20. But we
are more interested in your singing contribution than your financial! If the cost might be a
deciding factor for you, please send us a short explanatory note (e.g. student).

Booking

So that we can prepare course material etc, and because there won’t be room for unlimited
numbers, please book a place (or, if you wish to know more, please ask) via: –
info@scholagregoriana.org

Alternatively, you can send donations to the following address:

Past participants in these events have often commented on a moving and enriching
experience.