Awful news. Thinking of all at Southwark, CWSS, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

To the many accounts here who believe that the UK is in chaos etc etc. here's a photo of some fascists The fascists are the 6 people being surrounded by the police. Everyone else is protesting them. "There are many many more of us than you"

When Steve Reich’s piece ‘Four Organs’ premiered in 1973, the audience hated it so much that one woman banged her head on the front of the stage, screaming ‘Stop, stop, I confess’.

Fascinating to be out in the US at the moment. Such a close run thing though, despite the view from the outside that's sanity Vs lunacy.

Our music list for the coming term. Lots of highlights! Come and join us for some excellent music within the liturgy. Ian Tindale Will Dawes St Mary Magdalen Oxford Somerville College Choir Choral Connections

What pieces for choir and organ are particularly appropriate when there's a fair bit of geographical distance between choir and organ? I'm thinking things like MacMillan A New Song or Tavener God is with us. Any helpful suggestions welcomed!

📢 Hello! Do you currently have a child in state primary school learning an instrument (recorder, violin, ukulele)? Would you be up for chatting to me for The i paper? Please get in touch via DM or on [email protected]

I am totally thrilled to know that my fabulous boss of the last 6 years could end up being the next Chancellor of University of Oxford at the end of her final year as head of Somerville College. If you're able to vote, I strongly encourage you. She is brilliant.

Christ. Today can get in the bin.

TEN DAYS TO GO! The countdown continues… Just a handful of tickets left for our concerts with James Atkinson Bethany Horak-Hallett Carolyn Sampson 🇪🇺 Archie Bonham #eyranorman Ellen Pearson #redmondsanders… You can find tickets and all information at shipstonsong.co.uk 🥳