Schola Gregoriana of Cambridge

Recent Events

May 29th, 2010 Schola Singing Day In The Temple

The Schola Gregoriana of Cambridge presented a Gregorian Chant singing day in the glorious surroundings of the Temple Church in London.

It was open to both beginners and more experienced singers alike. The music  included chants from the Templars' own breviary recalling their Foundation of this Church in 1185 and the day finished with all participants singing Vespers.  There was also an organ recital, a talk on the Templars and an optional Schola dinner in the historic Inner Temple Hall.

The day was conducted by Jeremy White and Philip Duffy , both expert teachers of the Chant.

Please click for an account of the day

Gregorian Chant at Portsmouth

On Saturday 12 June 2010, a group of 50 people participated in a Gregorian Chant Workshop in St John’s Cathedral Portsmouth.  The aim of the Workshop was to give a practical introduction to the Chant for those with little or no experience, as well as helping those with some ability to develop their skills at singing the Chant.

Anyone interested in finding out about future Workshops in Portsmouth, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone 023 92862384

 Please click here for Neville McNally's review of the day

Future Events

Associates Weekends in 2011 (dates for your diaries)

The winter and summer weekends planned for 2011 have a common theme. Both are at places served by ‘regular’ clergy - the first by Dominican Friars- the second by Benedictine monks.

January 2011

For January 14-16 we will based at the Dominican Holy Cross Priory in the middle of Leicester. To our usual programme we hope to add participation in the life of the local Catholic Parish culminating in singing at the Solemn Mass on the Sunday, and the opportunity to celebrate our Anglican Eucharist in a local parish church. Access is easy and both the church and accommodation are near the railway and bus stations.  We will offer an inclusive residential package and alternative ‘budget’ options.  Full details will follow once arrangements are finalised.

 September 2011

The Benedictine Community at Douai, near Newbury in Berkshire, has invited us for the weekend of September 16-18. We hope to make this weekend one to attract more younger people. Further details in due course.

September 4th 2010 Chant Day at Durham (to coincide with St Chad's Benedictine Weekend)

St Chad's College are running a Benedictine Weekend from 3rd-5th September, and this day, to culminate in Vespers in Bishop Tunstall's Chapel in the Castle (the Chapel of University College, the Cathedral being unavailable) will form an event within that event. There may be an opportunity to foregather again in November to help celebrate the 850th anniversary of the consecration of St Margaret's Church, Durham (1160) with a Mass according to the rite in use at that date. This would probably be a Saturday/Sunday event. to include a workshop/rehearsals and Vespers on the Saturday afternoon.

Other Opportunities to sing Chant

Opus Anglicanum Chant Days

http://www.opus-anglicanum.com

Chant Workshop

As usual with our workshops, no expertise or experience is necessary, beginners are as welcome as those with some foreknowledge.

Cost - £25/£15 under-18 - from Opus Anglicanum or by post from 92 St Thomas Street, Wells, BA5 2UZ with cheques made payable to 'Opus A'.

Gregorian chant instruction on Tuesday evenings during term time from 6.30 to 8 at Farm Street Church, 114 Mount Street, London W.1 by Dr. Peter Wilton.

Anyone able to sing in tune is welcome, with or without chant experience.

Enquiries to Grey Macartney on 020 8840 5832 (answerphone when out)

Gregorian Chant in Orkney

Orkney Schola

Gregorian Chant in Leeds

Schola Gregoriana of Leeds

meets on the 2nd Saturday in the month (with the exception of April and August 2009) in the University Chaplaincy. (Rehearsal 2.00 - Mass at 4.00) under the musical directorship of Michael Murphy.

All are welcome - no previous experience necessary.

Please email me via the contact page for further information.

Past Events

SCHOLA WINTER WEEKEND January 2009