Evensong at Bristol Cathedral

Posted: 05/02/2016

The Music School's annual visit to sing Evensong in the UK’s great cathedrals this year took them to Bristol Cathedral and it was the turn of the Chamber Choir to perform.

The Choir were warmly welcomed and set about rehearsing the music for the service upon arrival: responses by Richard Ayleward (1626-1669), the evening canticles by John Stainer (1840-1901) in E flat, and Edvard Grieg’s (1843-1907) gorgeous a cappella setting of Ave Maris Stella (Hail Star of the Sea).

The Chamber Choir conducted by Director of Music, Mr McKelvey, performed beautifully, enhanced by such a wonderful acoustic, and of course our fabulous School organist, Mr Knight. A dozen Bromsgrove parents attended the service, many of whom have travelled each year to support their chorister sons and daughters, and it was much appreciated to have their support during the service.

To view a selection of photograph from the day, please click here.