Cathedral Institute - Singing the Lord's Song: Music and our Encounter with God
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Six talks to get you thinking, and maybe singing… Cheer up those winter nights with six talks that explore the relationship between music and our relationship with God.
Safeguarding the Future of the Parish Choir
It’s generally agreed that churches able to sustain their own choirs are fortunate and that choral practices in churches should be protected wherever possible. The challenge to attract enough singers to form an “SATB” choir is nevertheless an acute one for many choir directors – even though the many personal and communal benefits of joining a choir are now widely understood. Chris will discuss recent research that has detailed these benefits and consider what church leaders and musicians might learn from them. You’ll be invited to share your own thoughts and ideas, drawing on your own experiences of musical life in church as we look to safeguard its future.
Speaker – Dr Chris Dromey
Dr Chris Dromey is Associate Professor in Music at Middlesex University and Director of Music at St Mary & St Gabriel Church, South Harting. His publications include the edited collections The Routledge Companion to Applied Musicology (2023) and The Classical Music Industry (Routledge, 2018, with Julia Haferkorn), the monograph The Pierrot Ensembles: Chronicle and Catalogue, 1912–2012 (Plumbago, 2013), and various chapters, essays, and other articles. Chris also writes programme notes for Kings Place, London, gives pre-concert talks, and is a Trustee of the Society for Music Analysis.
Local pianist Karen Kingsley (regular contributor to our recital series) will perform some pieces by composers of New Music Brighton. This recital will be in St Thomas's Chapel.
Come an experience yoga in a beautiful and peaceful setting of Portsmouth Cathedral.
Catch up with friends and meet new people, as our fantastic volunteers serve up a hot meal, pudding, and hot drink after.
Come along to a book-signing from local authors.
Join us for an hour-long Art tour of the Cathedral led by one of our knowledge Guides on 19th November at 1pm.
As a group, we read and discuss the forthcoming Sunday Bible readings, making connections between scripture, faith and life.
Delight in our weekly recitals live from the Cathedral, featuring members of the Cathedral Music Department, and special guest artists.
As a group, we read and discuss the forthcoming Sunday Bible readings, making connections between scripture, faith and life.
We are thrilled to announce that tickets are now available for the much-anticipated Grand Georgian Christmas concert, presented by Gabrieli and ROAR.
Experience the beauty of Advent in an atmospheric service as Portsmouth Cathedral moves from darkness to light, symbolising the world’s journey from despair to hope.
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