January Anthems 2012

The anthems sung by the Choir in January were:
January 8th 2012 I give you a new commandment by Peter Aston (b. 1938), Professor emritus of Music and the University of East Anglia.
text from John 13: I give you a new commandment, love one another as I have loved you

January 15th 2012: Teach me, O lord, the way of Thy Statutes by Thomas Attwood (1765-1838), organist at St Paul's Cathedral, a pupil of Mozart and teacher of John Goss (below). words from psalm 119:
Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.
Click here to hear a performance by Somerville College Oxford.
January 22nd 2012: O Saviour of the World - Sir John Goss (1800-1880), organist of St Paul's Cathedral 1838-1871.
O saviour of the world, who by thy cross and precious blood hast redeemed us, save us and help us, we humbly beseech thee O Lord. Amen
Here it is sung by a Dutch choir.
January 29th 2012: The King Shall Rejoice - Handel (1685-1759)
One of the four famous anthems written by Handel for the coronation of King George II and Queen Caroline in 1727. The words are from psalm 21: The King shall rejoice in Thy strength, O Lord.
Here is a wonderful performance by Winchester Cathedral Choir under David Hill

Choir Dinner

The Choir Dinner will held in Mimmo's, on Wednesday 18th January at 7 p.m.

Organ Music for Spring 2012

The January 2012 voluntaries will all feature music by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

Sunday 1st January:
Offering: Largo
Recessional: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from Solomon
Sunday 8th January:
Offering: O Lord whose mercies numberless from Saul.
Recessional: Allegro from Concerto Opus 7 no 10
Sunday 15th January:
Offering: Ombra mai fu from Serse.
Recessional: La Réjouissance from The Royal Fireworks
Sunday 22nd January:
Offering: Andante Larghetto from Berenice.
Recessional: Hornpipe from The Water Music
Sunday 29th January:
Offering: Siciliano from Oboe Concerto in Bb.
Recessional: Minuets I and II from The Royal Fireworks

February will be all French
Sunday 5th February:
Offering: Sicilienne - Gabriel Fauré
Recessional: Grand Choeur Dialogué - Gigout

Sundays 12 and 19th February - Scott playing (LD in Kenya)

Sunday 26th February: First Sunday of Lent
Offering: Prière à Notre Dame - Boëllmann
Recessional: Toccata - Gigout

March will be devoted to J.S.Bach

Sunday 4th March: Second Sunday of Lent
Offering: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier BWV634 -
Recessional: Prelude in C minor BWV546
Sunday 11th March: Third Sunday of Lent
Offering: O Mensch, bewein dein Sünde groß BWV622
Recessional: Fugue in C minor BWV 546
Sunday 18th March: Fourth Sunday of Lent
Scott playing (LD giving recital in St Salvator's Cathedral, Bruges)
Sunday 25th March: Fifth Sunday of Lent
Offering: Alle menschen mussen sterben BWV643
Recessional: Fugue in B minor BWV 544
Sunday 1st April: Palm Sunday
Offering: Air from Orchestral Suite in D
Recessional: Toccata in D minor BWV 565
Sunday 8th April: Easter Sunday
Scott playing

Scott's Dates for 2012

Scott will very kindly play on the following dates (no doubt more to follow):

12th and 19th February
18th March
8th April (Easter)
20th May

Advent/Christmas 2011

First Sunday of Advent
anthem: Aria: Rejoice Greatly - Handel
voluntary: Venez divin Messie - Lebégue

Second Sunday of Advent
anthem: "Ecce Novum Gaudium" (17th cent Scottish, harm. LD)
voluntary: Toccata from Suite Gothique - Boellmann

Third Sunday of Advent
anthem:A Maiden Most Gentle (French trad arr. Carter)
Voluntary: Toccata in B minor Gigout

Fourth Sunday of Advent
anthem:Sans Day Carol (English trad. arr Rutter)
Voluntary: Chorale Prelude: In dulci Jubilo - Bach

Christmas Eve Watchnight:
Carols: A Maiden Most Gentle (French trad arr. Carter), Sans Day Carol (English trad. arr Rutter)
Voluntary: Sortie in Eb - Lefébure-Wély

Christmas Day: Introit: "Ecce Novum Gaudium" (17th cent Scottish, harm. LD)
Voluntary: Toccata from Symphony no 5 - Widor.

Anthems for March

Sunday 13th March - "God of Mercy" - Pergolesi
Sunday 20th March - "Laudate Dominum" - Mozart
Sunday 27th MArch - "Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our Hearts" - Purcell

Surely He hath Borne our Griefs

You will find the midi files for Surely here.