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Open Workshop Day
Come and join members of The Saint John Singers, and their Musical Director Jeremy Jackman, for their annual Open Workshop for singers interested in all aspects of traditional church music and choral evensong. During the day we will address a wide range of music in a relaxed atmosphere – all designed to help you make a valuable and more enjoyable contribution to your choir’s music making.
St Swithun’s Parish Centre
Firgrove Road
Yateley
GU46 6NH
Timetable for the day
10.00am – coffee
10.30am – first session
12.30pm – lunch
2.00pm – second session
3.30pm – tea
4.00pm – final run through
4,15pm – finish
Cost: £15 payable in advance which includes all music
Parking: there is plenty of parking available at the Parish Centre
Lunch: soup and bread will be provided at the centre for a small cost, or you are welcome to bring your own lunch
Booking: contact the membership secretary to book your place
Hereford Cathedral
22/23 August 2026
Musical Director: Jeremy Jackman
Organist: Geoff Tuson
Preces & Responses: Ascendentia – Jackman
Canticles: The Wells Service – Archer
Anthem: I will sing unto the Lord – Purcell
Introit: O for a closer walk with God – Stanford
Eucharist: Mass in F – Harris
Motet: Ubi caritas – Gjeilo
Jubilate Deo: Ireland
Te Deum in F: Ireland
Anthem: Expectans expectavi – Wood
Canticles: Service in Bb – Smart
Anthem: O pray for the peace of Jerusalem -Howells
St Albans Cathedral
30/31 May 2026
Musical Director: Jeremy Jackman
Organist: Henry Smith
Preces & Responses: Radcliffe
Canticles: Brewer in D
Anthem: I waited for the Lord -Mendelssohn
Eucharist: Missa Johannes Baptistae – Brian Chapple
Anthem: Tantum ergo – Nicholson
Preces & Responses: Radcliffe
Canticles: Sumsion in G
Anthem: I saw the Lord – Stainer
Southwark Cathedral
14/15 February 2026
Preces & Responses: Ayleward
Canticles: Archer Wells Service
Anthem: Expectans expectavi – Wood
Eucharist: Mass in F – Darke
Anthem: God so loved the world – Stainer
Voluntary: Toccata: Belier
Preces & Responses: Ayleward
Canticles: Noble in A minor
Anthem: Evening hymn – Balfour Gardiner
Voluntary: Pierné Cantilène from Trois Pièces
Brecon Cathedral
30/31 August 2025
Introit: O worship the Lord – Jackman
Preces & Responses: Jackman
Canticles: Moore third service
Anthem: Geistliches Lied – Brahms
Eucharist: Mass in G – Jackson
Anthem: If ye love me – Wilby
Introit: If I take the wings of the morning – Jackman
Canticles: Noble in A minor
Anthem: I saw the Lord – Stainer