Author: Maria Scott (Maria Scott)

Dear SCS member,Last night was a super sound and we are on course for a lovely performance with the difficult movements taking shape very well.No rehearsal next week.April 9th – Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus and Agnus Dei. Our concert on May 16 is almost next month.And our workshop style rehearsal on Saturday May 9 (2 –...

Dear SCS member, Next Rehearsal: 26th March 2026 Dear SCS Member,For our next rehearsal Duncan has asked that we prepare the following: A wonderful sound last night – many thanks! Duncan Please see below information about the next organ fundraising concert at St Michael’s: PractisingPlease click here for a link to the Rehearsal Aid page. If you have any...

Dear SCS member, Next Rehearsal: 12th March 2026For our next rehearsal Duncan has asked that we prepare the following: Message from Duncan This Saturday at 5.30pm there will be another organ fundraising concert in St.Michael’s featuring outstanding local talent including Bethan Rose – violin, (Royal College of Music), Matty Holmes – trumpet (Royal Northern College of...

Next Rehearsal: 26th February 2026 Dear SCS member,For our next rehearsal Duncan has asked that we prepare the following: From Duncan: “An excellent start last night and great to see new members and returning members!“ Best wishes SCS Committee PractisingPlease click here for a link to the Rehearsal Aid page. If you have any problems accessing or navigating the...

Dear SCS member, An excellent sound Thursday night! For our final push please have the words and music well prepared, important leads from memory (including opening Kyrie and Gloria) and let’s perform to the back of the church with our eyes and faces, and colour in all those beautiful words. The audience will love it!...

Dear SCS member, The St Michael’s Choir Carol service will be on Sunday December 14th at 6.30pm. Click here for the poster. A beautiful selection of music from Palestrina to Walton, alongside traditional carols followed by mulled wine and mince pies. It would be lovely to see you there! I think last Thursday shows we are...

Next Rehearsal: 4th December 2025 Dear SCS member,For our next rehearsal Duncan has asked that we prepare the following: One of our members has advised us that the ChordPerfect rehearsal aid site is particularly useful for the Bach. Click here to go there. Lift from Marston: A member is looking for a regular lift to rehearsal from Marston....

Next Rehearsal: 27th November 2025 Dear SCS member,For our next rehearsal Duncan has asked that we prepare the following: One of our members has advised us that the ChordPerfect rehearsal aid site is particularly useful for the Bach. Click here to go there. From Caroline our librarian:This is a reminder to complete our survey about scores for our...

Next Rehearsal: 20th November 2025 Dear SCS member,For our next rehearsal Duncan has asked that we prepare the following: One of our members has advised us that the ChordPerfect rehearsal aid site is particularly useful for the Bach. Click here to go there. A link to this, as well as other rehearsal sites, is always available via our...

Next Rehearsal: 13th November 2025 Dear SCS member,For our next rehearsal Duncan has asked that we prepare the following: May 2026 ConcertIn our concert on 16th May 2026 we will be singing Rossini’s (Petite) Messe Solennelle, and the rehearsals will begin on Thursday 19th February. We will be using the Ricordi 2nd edition vocal score LD436...

Next Rehearsal: 6th November 2025 Dear SCS member,For our next rehearsal Duncan has asked that we prepare the following: PractisingPlease click here for a link to the Rehearsal Aid page. If you have any problems accessing or navigating the John Fletcher site contact Maria at membership@summertownchoral.org.uk. Upcoming concerts and opportunitiesPlease click here for a link to the Concerts and Opportunities page which gives...

Next Rehearsal: 30th October 2025 Dear SCS member,For our next rehearsal Duncan has asked that we prepare the following: PractisingPlease click here for a link to the Rehearsal Aid page. If you have any problems accessing or navigating the John Fletcher site contact Maria at membership@summertownchoral.org.uk. Upcoming concerts and opportunitiesPlease click here for a link to the Concerts and Opportunities page which gives...

Next Rehearsal: 23rd October 2025 Dear SCS member,For our next rehearsal Duncan has asked that we prepare the following: PractisingPlease click here for a link to the Rehearsal Aid page. If you have any problems accessing or navigating the John Fletcher site contact Maria at membership@summertownchoral.org.uk. Upcoming concerts and opportunitiesPlease click here for a link to the Concerts and Opportunities page which...

Next Rehearsal: 16th October 2025 Dear SCS member,For our next rehearsal Duncan has asked that we prepare the following: Please note that we will not be singing any of the inserts included in the appendix of the Bach score.Message from Duncan:As you may know, St Michael’s is raising funds for its beautiful “Father” Willis organ. Henry...

Next Rehearsal: 9th October 2025 Dear SCS member,For our next rehearsal Duncan has asked that we prepare the following: PractisingPlease click here for a link to the Rehearsal Aid page. If you have any problems accessing or navigating the John Fletcher site contact Maria at membership@summertownchoral.org.uk. Upcoming concerts and opportunitiesPlease click here for a link to the Concerts and Opportunities page which gives...

Next Rehearsal: 2nd October 2025 Dear SCS member,For our next rehearsal Duncan has asked that we prepare the following: PractisingPlease click here for a link to the Rehearsal Aid page. If you have any problems accessing or navigating the John Fletcher site contact Maria at membership@summertownchoral.org.uk. Upcoming concerts and opportunitiesPlease click here for a link to the Concerts and Opportunities page which...

Next Rehearsal: 25th September 2025 and Message from Duncan Dear SCS member,Last night was a brilliant sound – one of the best first rehearsals we’ve had. And what glorious music! New members, you are warmly welcomed! We usually have a trickle of new members over the next few weeks so please continue to spread the...

Next Rehearsal: 8th May 2025 Dear SCS Member, Dvorak solo sections note change in red;Kyrie p.5 bars 59 – 73Gloria p18 soloists from bars 82 – 90, p.19 bars 99 – 113Bars 119 – 140, bars 145 – 148Credo bars 119 – 182Benedictus soloists until bar 76 HosannaAgnus Dei soloists until bar 33 Miserere, Bar 51 tenor solo,...