‘The sanctity and goodness of the forms of sacred music, from which its other characteristic spontaneously appears: universality… these qualities are to be found, to the highest degree, in Gregorian Chant.’
Music is central to the liturgical life of our parish. Our youth choir, the Schola Caeciliana help provide the music for the 10am Mass on Sundays and for major feast-days. Starting this Lent, we are setting aside one Sunday each month in which the music will be predominantly Gregorian chant, in accordance with the great insight of St Pius X quoted above. On All Souls’ Day (2nd November) each year, we also sing the setting of the Libera me which was written for the Sardinian Chapel by our most notable former Director of Music, Dr Thomas Arne.
For further information on music in the parish, please contact the Director of Music, Anthony Davie.
email: anthonydavie@hotmail.com
The Schola Caeciliana: The Youth Choir of St. Anselm & St. Cecilia’s Church
The Schola Caeciliana is a junior choir, made up of girls and boys aged between 7 to 18 who sing for the 10am Mass on Sundays, as well as for other special occasions. They present a carol service at Christmas, as well as playing an integral role in the Easter liturgies.
We are always looking for new members of age 7 upwards. Choir rehearsals take place in the Choir Room at the church after 10am Mass on a Sunday. All are welcome and it’s not necessary to be able to read music. Free one-to-one singing lessons are provided. Parents can sign up their child by emailing the Parish Office at lincolnsinnfields@rcdow.org.uk where you will be sent a link to provide details.
Please contact our Director of Music, Anthony Davie if you have any questions.
email: anthonydavie@hotmail.com
MONTHLY ORGAN RECITAL SERIES- FREE ENTRY
Our organ recital series takes place on the first Thursday of every month of the year. The recitals begin at 1:10pm in the afternoon and last approximately 25-30 minutes. There is no entry fee. Donations can be given at the end of the recitals which go toward our organ fund.
