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CGMS at the WCCM 2010 seminar in Canterbury
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| 6 August 2010 | ||
| 9:00 pm |
Friday 6th August and Saturday 7th August
University of Kent at Canterbury
9pm for 9.30pm
The World Community for Christian Meditation is holding its annual seminar in Canterbury this year at The University of Kent. They are keen for us to provide some appropriate music during their proceedings. They have asked us to sing Compline on the Friday and Saturday evenings of their seminar.
We will be using the chant that we sang as part of St. Anselm’s Compline in the Cathedral last year, but for those unfmailair with the music Helen will be running a workshop at 2-3pm on the afternoon of Friday 6th August. This is aimed mainly at WCCM seminar participants though others are welcome too.
In addition there will be a (quick!) reminder session at 9pm on the Friday and Saturday prior to the service itself which will begin each evening at 9.30pm.
The exact location for the workshop and service has not been confirmed yet but we will be able to confirm this nearer the time.
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Midsummer Chantness: 24th July at Greyfriars
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| 24 July 2010 | ||
| 11:30 am | to | 12:30 pm |
Saturday 24th July 11.30-12.30
Greyfriars, Stour Street, Canterbury
We have been asked to run the little service commemorating St. Mildred which we did last year. It is very short, beginning with the Angelus at the traditional midday hour. This event forms part of the Parish festivities celebrating St. Mildred close to her feast day. We will have a short practice at 11.30 at Greyfriars and then sing the service.
It would be most helpful if you could let us know if you are copming so that we can make sure we have enough copies of the music but all are welcome and there is no charge for this event.
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Chant workshop on Saturday 1st May
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| 1 May 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 5:00 pm |
At St. Mildred’s Church, Church Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2PP. Please arrive at 9.45 for a prompt 10am start!
This is a day long workshop for all levels of singer focusing on the different parts of sung Mass. The workshops will be led by Nick Gale, Director of Music at Southwark Cathedral so are a terriffic opportunity to work with an incredibly experienced and knowledgable tutor.
SESSION 1 (10am - 12.30pm): Workshop: Ordinary of the Mass
Are you baffled by Chant? Would you like to sing a confident Kyrie and a sonorous Sanctus? This workshop is open to everyone with an interest in Gregorian Chant, from absolute beginners to experienced singers.
This workshop will enable you to learn the parts of Mass which the congregation usually sings (also called the ‘Ordinary’). We will learn the Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, Agnus, Our Father and so on.
Nick will also give an introductory talk about the history and evolution of the music we sing.
Price: Free to Members, £5 non-members
SESSION 2 (2pm till 5pm): Propers for Ascension
In preparation for Ascension Day, this session will tackle the more complicated parts of the Mass. Although aimed at those who have some experience of singing Chant, all are welcome!
We will rehearse the music particular to Ascension Day; the Introit, the Gospel Acclamation and the Communion Antiphon (known as the ‘Propers’).
Nick will give a talk about the composers of Gregorian Chant and the way they use music to enhance the emotional impact of the text.
Price: £5 Members, £10 non-members
Price for attending BOTH sessions: £5 Members, £12 non-members
Contact us for more details and a booking form at: contact@gregoriansociety.org
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