St Benedict’s Church

St Benedict’s Choir sings regularly on alternate Sundays at the 10.30 a.m. Solemn Mass and at other important feasts throughout the liturgical year. They are joined by an orchestra and visiting choir each year in July to celebrate St Benedict’s Feast Day with an orchestral Mass. The choir welcomes new members who are interested in celebrating the liturgy through the rich tradition of Christian chant and polyphonic music. If you would like to join the choir or book them for a wedding, please contact the Director of Music.

Music Diary

31 January – choir:  Palestrina – Missa Brevis, Tallis – If ye love me

7 February – cantor

14 February – choir: Victoria – Missa O Quam Gloriosum, Victoria – O Quam Gloriosum

21 February – cantor

28 February – choir: plainchant mass, Palestrina – Super Flumina

7 March – cantor

14 March – choir: plainchant mass, Palestrina – Sicut Cervus

21 March – cantor

28 March (Palm Sunday) – choir: TBC

1 April (Maundy Thursday) – choir: Victoria – Missa O Quam Gloriosum, Durufle – Ubi Caritas & Tantum Ergo

2 April (Good Friday) – choir: TBC

3 April (Easter Vigil) – choir: TBC

4 April (Easter Sunday) – choir: TBC