I was an ordinary choir boy, in an ordinary church. Our Organist and Choirmaster took his job seriously. I enjoyed the music, the companionship. I never realised that the experience was foundational in a my young life.
I would have been sixteen here, but girls weren't allowed in Cathedral Choirs in those days. My musical background enabled me to learn how to play a musical instrument as well as sing. I also have perfect pitch - a gift that has been put to good use in a church choir (alto).
Remember this group of choristers back in 1986 when I visited the cathedral several times before Christmas. Arthur Wills always trained them well. They would all be in their mid- forties now.
I was an ordinary choir boy, in an ordinary church. Our Organist and Choirmaster took his job seriously. I enjoyed the music, the companionship. I never realised that the experience was foundational in a my young life.
Great to be in that choir!
I would have been sixteen here, but girls weren't allowed in Cathedral Choirs in those days. My musical background enabled me to learn how to play a musical instrument as well as sing. I also have perfect pitch - a gift that has been put to good use in a church choir (alto).
I lived in Ely when this was filmed
Remember this group of choristers back in 1986 when I visited the cathedral several times before Christmas. Arthur Wills always trained them well. They would all be in their mid- forties now.
"There are perhaps no more than a half dozen in the congregation to hear the magic of the sound."
What a splendid programme. Delightful. Thank you.
Yes, its a particularly good documentary
Lovely!
Agreed! An excellent documentary! Thanks for the upload!
Another treasure from the Archive!
Very, very good!
Does anyone know which verse anthem they sing?
Canon Dennis Green not Roger
What is the setting of the credo towards the end of the documentary?
Mozart Mass in C-major, KV259