As part of UoB Xtra week, this term the choir travelled a little further afield to London to perform Evensong as a visiting choir in St Paul’s Cathedral.
University Liturgical Choir is a scratch choir formed of singers from Birmingham University Singers, University Upper Voices, and University Camerata who come together once a term to prepare Evensong and sing at local cathedrals.
As part of UoB Xtra week, this term the choir travelled a little further afield to London to perform Evensong as a visiting choir in St Paul’s Cathedral. After a rehearsal in the choir stalls to get to grips with the venue’s famously challenging acoustics, the choir performed a selection of works including Brewer’s Magnificat and Nunc Dumittis in E flat, and Stanford’s anthem, ‘How beauteous are their feet’.
The choir would like to thank St Paul’s Artistic Director of Choral Partnerships William Bruce for facilitating this trip - William graduated with distinction from the University of Birmingham’s Choral Conducting Masters Programme in 2021 and is currently enjoying a successful career in London.
Under the guidance of Dr Paul Rodmell, the choir will continue to perform once per academic term at various cathedrals across the West Midlands and beyond.
University Music provides the University of Birmingham with one of the liveliest music-making scenes of any campus. With around 1500 positions available in our 35-plus ensembles, members participate in a variety of instrumental and vocal groups, across a range of abilities and styles. University Music is open to students, staff, and the local community, and provides participants with opportunities for professional coaching, exceptional concerts, and also offers scholarships for incoming students to the University.
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