Delighted that our new album of Psalms is in the top 10 of the Specialist Classical Charts, for the second week in a row. Thank you very much to everyone who has listened & sent such generous comments about it. St John's College Choir SJCS Cambridge St John's College, Cambridge Signum Classics

The death of a political party, filmed up close for the first time ever. It’s like an Attenborough film about extinction. x.com/PravG/status/1…

We Need a General Election Now #GeneralElectionNow - Sign the Petition! chng.it/dPnY8TZp via Change.org UK

Where has the verb “to coronate” sprung from?

Do you live within commuting distance of Wheathampstead and play the organ? Would you like to develop our choir and other music in our friendly village church? More details on our website sth-stp.org Please retweet @rscmstalbans RSCM Centre The Diocese of St Albans

We are delighted to announce that Christopher Gray has been named as the new Director of Music St John's College, Cambridge. Christopher is currently DoM Truro Cathedral, where he has led the choir since 2008. We look forward to welcoming you next year! Read more: bit.ly/christophergra…

Thinking of the great GEORGE GUEST. Today is the 20th anniversary of his death. One of the finest British choir-trainers of the last century; a man of incomparable influence on St John's College Choir, even today. Teacher, mentor & inspiration to so many. Thank you for everything, George. RIP

1/3 Today is my 34th & final St John's College, Cambridge Advent Carol Service, before hanging on the baton to the wonderful Christopher Gray. Very happy memories of all the amazing singers & organists I’ve worked with here St John's College Choir SJCS Cambridge. Thank you all! It’s on BBC Radio 3 at 3pm.

One (very fine and well resourced) #Oxbridge college had 0.5 applications per place for #Music this year. Am I alone in finding this utterly terrifying?

What another terrible weak and inward-looking decision from the House of Bishops. More concerned with internal church politics than justice and mission. theguardian.com/world/2023/jan…

Today I had the privilege of conducting the inaugural recording of my RSCM Centre coronation anthem. I was also given an inflatable crown. It’s been a good day. #singfortheking #coronationanthem #KingCharlesIII #choirs #choralmusic #choralcomposer

My wife is looking for a new teaching position & highlighted this... 'You will have to live and breathe the school, and be wedded to it. It may dominate your life' 😲 This. is. not. healthy. tes.com/jobs/vacancy/a…

Today is Ash Wednesday. If you're weary of the usual tune, here's an alternative for organists to use at tonight's service. #CursedCarol

Totally in shock at the BBC Singers closure. The UK no longer has a radio choir. This choir is a necessary force for good. All the repertoire they champion that others don’t: their commitment to female composers, all the interesting secular music. I lost count of the times I’ve

Really looking forward to welcoming the Cranmer Company of Singers from Nottinghamshire to sing the services this Sunday. Lots of fantastic music!

Great to be out performing again! Huge thank you to Katherine Warington School for their hospitality, to the audience for their generous donations to the Welwyn Hatfield Women’s Refuge, and to each band member for their amazing playing! #CommunityBand #Harpenden #WitchesandWizards

Stop by and see the RSCM Directors on their 96 mile tandem ride! Catch them at St John's Church, West Byfleet on the 10th, St Thomas on the Bourne, Farnham and Winchester Cathedral on the 11th before finishing at Sarum College, Salisbury. Donate now ow.ly/z1Pv50OvpPN

Interesting to note Sir Keir Starmer attaching his colours to the mast - by means of Velcro - in relation to independent schools’ charitable status.