Always exciting to check final proofs of a new anthem. This was commissioned by Salisbury Cathedral and the first performance will be in the cathedral on June 5th Thanks to Tim Rogers at Encore for his superb publications. Such a joy to get commissions from lovely people!

We are delighted to welcome Ian to lead our next Come and Sing Evensong this Sunday at St Mary's Church in Swanage at 6.30pm. Jesus, Good Above All Other- Wicks; Sumsion in A; And I saw a New Heaven - Bainton. All are welcome to join our rehearsal at 4pm.

"It will get everyone together to sing..." Lovely endorsement from Bob Chilcott of our bestselling 'Come and Sing Evensong!' book, edited by Simon Lole Find out more/order your copy here rscmshop.com/books/97808540…

Don't forget the lunchtime concert at St Peter's (DT1 1XA) this Sat 17 May, 12.30-1.00pm. We welcome outstanding young flautist Laura Jones who takes up a scholarship at the Royal College of Music next year. Admission is free and all welcome! More info at musicatstpetersdorchester.org

Choral Evensong at St Mary’s Church in Swanage on Sunday 18th May at 6.30pm. Sumsion Responses; Noble in B Minor; Thy Perfect Love - Rutter. All welcome.

Choral Evensong in St Mary’s Church in Swanage on Sunday 25th May at 6.30pm. Sumsion Responses; Murrill in E; Rise up, My Love - Healey Willan. All welcome.

Choral Evensong at St Mary’s Church in Swanage on Sunday 1 June at 6.30pm. Radcliffe Responses; Collegium Regale - Howells; O Lord the Makere - Joubert. All welcome.

A month to go until our concert with The Gesualdo Six in St Mary's Church in Swanage - Thursday 3rd July at 6.30pm. Tickets are selling fast so do try and book as soon as you can, so as not to miss out. Tickets from eventbrite.co.uk.

New anthem! 🎶 On Thursday our Junior Choir, along with our Girl Choristers, premiered a new anthem by Simon Lole. The anthem (‘Teach me, O Lord’) was made possible through the support of the Cathedral Music Trust Trust, who have also enabled us to buy new sheet music.

A fun day last week rehearsing the choristers and Junior Choir in my new anthem commission which was premiered at evensong.

Choral Evensong in St Mary’s Church in Swanage on Sunday 15th June at 6.30pm. Our adult choir will be joined by our wonderful junior choristers. Radcliffe Responses; Statham in E minor; Hymn to the Trinity - Tchaikovsky. All welcome.

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Are there any young tenors of basses in the south west area - probably on a gap year - who might be interested in coming to sing with a very friendly and adventurous choir? Our Choral Scholar scheme has been running successfully now for 5 years now.

Choral Evensong in St Mary's Church in Swanage on Sunday 29th June at 6.30pm. Radcliffe Responses; Dyson in F; All Wisdom Cometh from the Lord - Philip Moore. All welcome.

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Choral evensong at St Mary’s Church in Swanage on Sunday 20th July at 6.30pm. The adult choir will be joined by our wonderful junior choristers. Reading responses; Stanford in B flat; Just as I am - Chilcott. All welcome.

We have a wonderful musical set up in Swanage, but it's always nice to welcome new faces - so if you fancy joining us, then please get in touch.

We are back at the start of a new choir term. Choral Evensong at St Mary's Church in Swanage on Sunday 7th September at 6.30pm . Ayleward Responses; Wood in D; O Thou the Central Orb - Wood. All welcome....

There’s still time to think about coming down to St Mary’s Church in Swanage this coming Sunday 14th September for our next “Come and Sing” evensong, which will be led by the brilliant Dr Andrew Lumsden. Andy is currently running the music at New College, Oxford. 4pm Rehearsal

Choral Evensong at St Mary’s Church in Swanage - Sunday 21st September at 6.30pm. Ayleward responses; Noble in b minor; Hail, Gladdening Light - Shaw. All welcome.