To mark the 150th anniversary of the Cathedral's Voluntary Choir, we're inviting former members to join us for a special Sung Eucharist on Sunday 13 October at 10.30am, followed by a Gala Lunch.
The service will be sung by the Voluntary Choir and the Cathedral Choir, and we are inviting former members of the Voluntary Choir to sing at the service and attend the Gala Lunch (alongside their partners) afterwards. Following the service, celebratory refreshments will be served in the Cathedral for all present.
Worcester Cathedral has commissioned Paul Trepte, former Director of the Voluntary Choir, to write a new anthem to mark the anniversary, which will be premiered at the service by the Voluntary Choir and Cathedral Choir.
The mass setting will be Charles-Marie Widor’s setting for two choirs and two organs. We invite former members of the Voluntary Choir to form the baritone choir (the Voluntary and Cathedral Choirs combining to form the other choir), with a rehearsal on the day from 9.15am.
Were you a former chorister or gentleman of the Voluntary Choir? Sign-up to sing in the service, and/or attend the Gala Lunch by filling in this form: https://forms.office.com/e/u4MwJbc4BL
Please note that places for the lunch are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so please be sure to sign up as soon as possible!
We are reliant on word of mouth to let former choir members know about this event, so please do pass this onto any former Vollers you may know. It would be wonderful to welcome many former choir members to this special anniversary event!
If you have any questions, please contact Nicholas Freestone, Assistant Director of Music: nicholasfreestone@worcestercathedral.org.uk
Worcester Cathedral Voluntary Choir sang its first service on 11 October 1874, beginning a near-continuous pattern of providing choral music for the 6.30pm service each Sunday, which continues to this day.
All are warmly welcome to attend this special service on Sunday 13 October at 10.30am, which is unticketed with unreserved seating.