About Us: Welcome to Wells Cathedral Voluntary Choir.
The Choir was formed in 1986 initially to provide a choir for Midnight Eucharist on Christmas Eve, but since then we have become an established part of the Wells Cathedral scene, and now sing 40 to 50 of ... moreWelcome to Wells Cathedral Voluntary Choir.
The Choir was formed in 1986 initially to provide a choir for Midnight Eucharist on Christmas Eve, but since then we have become an established part of the Wells Cathedral scene, and now sing 40 to 50 of the regular services throughout the year, as well as some of the festival services which include a Requiem Mass on All Soul’s Day.
We are an amateur auditioned choir of 30 and strive for a high standard, so for potential members it is important to have a reasonable sight-singing ability. We rehearse regularly throughout the year on a Thursday evening.
The music we perform is very varied and as well as psalms we sing a wide range of canticles, masses and anthems of all genres so “Variety is the spice of life”!
There is no membership fee, as we are fortunate to be supported financially with grants from the Cathedral Chapter and the Friends of Wells Cathedral.
When we are in the Cathedral we are often singing in the Quire where we face one another, effectively as two choirs, Decani and Cantoris in cathedral parlance
Our Music Director is Michael Cockerham and the regular organist is Matthew Redman.
As well as Cathedral services we are often asked to sing at weddings, memorial services and occasional charity concerts around the Diocese of Bath and Wells and every year we visit another cathedral in the UK to sing their services during the week.
We are a friendly, sociable group and we have the occasional party and a visit to the pub in Wells after rehearsal is not unknown!
We are always interested in new choir members so if you want to know more, please contact us. less
Location: Cathedral Green, Wells, BA5 2UE, Somerset,, United Kingdom [map]
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