Music exam success

20 March 2015

Congratulations to the following choristers for their recent ABRSM music exam successes:

Daisy:      Grade 2   Piano       ?        (Pass)

Georgia:  Grade 7   Flute        ?        (Pass)

                 Grade 7   Singing   124    (Merit)

Holly:      Grade 8   Singing   12?    (Merit)

Chorister’s Award Medal

16 January 2015

Congratulations to Matilda, who was chosen by our Head Choristers to receive the Chorister’s Award for her outstanding effort and achievement during the Michaelmas Term 2014. She will wear the medal during services this term, and then be allowed to keep it.

Chorister’s Cup

16 January 2015

Congratulations to Georgia (HC) and Abigail (Lib) who jointly win the Chorister’s Cup for 80% attendance during the Michaelmas Term 2014. Special commendation goes to Sophie in third place with 76%. (Attendance results are calculated as the percentage attendance at Friday practices, Sunday morning and Sunday evening services each term.)

RSCM Oxford Epiphany Festival

10 January 2015

Several adult choir members sang in a special festival of music and readings for Epiphany at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, with the Cathedral Choir and under the baton of Dr Stephen Darlington. The music was simple, but effective in the beautifully candlelit interior of this wonderful Cathedral. We were joined for one of the anthems by a group of young boys who had been attending the Christ Church “Be a Chorister for a day” experience.

Music exam success

09 January 2015

Congratulations to Sophie who was successful in passing her ABRSM Grade 1 Piano exam with 118 marks.

BBC Radio Gloucestershire

‘Choir of the Week’

01 December 2014

Hear us each day this week in the ‘Choir of the week’ feature on Clare Carter’s programme on BBC Radio Gloucestershire.

Dominic Cotter came to Choir Practice the previous Friday to record interviews with our choristers and also recorded us singing some Advent and Christmas music. Why not ‘listen again’ as the programmes will be available for four weeks.

RSCM Award Success

08 November 2014

Following on from our successful adult training sessions during the summer holiday (and not to be outdone by our young choristers!), three of our adults set themselves the challenge of taking their Deans and Bishops Awards. They have done extremely well and I am immensely proud of them all:

Mrs M Williams - Deans Award (Commended)

Mr M Ward - Deans Award (Highly Commended)

Mr D Toomer - Bishops Award (Commended).

They will be presented with their awards at our 10am service on Advent Sunday, together with our other adults who achieved award success:

Mrs L Hall- Dark Blue Ribbon

Mrs G James - Dark Blue Ribbon

Dr M Colley - Dark Blue Ribbon

Diocesan Festival at Tewkesbury Abbey

18 October 2014

Very many congratulations to Ben (Deans Award) and Abigail (Bishops Award) who were formally presented with their awards at the Diocesan Festival in Tewkesbury Abbey. Members of the choir went to support them and enjoyed an excellent day of singing, directed by Carleton Etherington, culminating in the special Choral Service where they were presented with their awards.

Presentation of RSCM Awards

21 September 2014

Very many congratulations to two hard working choristers who were presented with awards today: Ben who achieved his Deans Award (75% Commended) and Abigail who achieved her Bishops Award (81% Commended). They will both be formally presented with their awards at the Diocesan Festival in Tewkesbury Abbey on Sat 18 October 2014.

Chorister’s Award Medal

18 September 2014

Congratulations to Annabelle who was chosen by our Head Chorister Georgia and Abigail our Librarian to receive the Chorister’s Award for her effort and achievement during the Trinity term 2014. She will wear the medal during services this term, and then be allowed to keep it.

Chorister’s Cup

18 September 2014

Congratulations to Abigail (Lib) who wins the Chorister’s Cup for a magnificent 96% attendance during the Trinity Term 2014. Special commendation goes to Georgia (HC) in second place with 84% and Annabelle in third place with 80%. (Attendance results are calculated as the percentage attendance at Friday practices, Sunday morning and Sunday evening services each term.)

Admission of Head Choristers

18 September 2014

Congratulations to Georgia who will remain Head Chorister and Holly who will remain St Lawrence Chorister (deputy Head Chorister) for a further year, following our annual vote.

Abi and Ben will also remain as Librarians, and not only are they very efficient and reliable, but they also take a very active part in leading the singing and helping junior choristers, setting a great example for all to follow.

Summer Activities

July and August 2014

During July Mrs P Scott (alto) attended the RSCM Residential Summer Course in Dunblane, Scotland. Charlotte H (HC 2010-2012) sang services in Gloucester Cathedral with the Millennium Youth Choir which included a live broadcast of BBC Sunday Worship and a recording of choral evensong to be broadcast later in October. Abigail (Lib) attended the RSCM Bath Residential Course, and had a fantastic time. You can read all about their experiences in the Chorister’s Voice section of the website. Perhaps it will inspire you to try one of the many RSCM courses and Cathedral breaks that are available.

Some of our adult members were also to be found bravely beavering away in the Church on Friday evenings receiving training in the RSCM Voice for Life Scheme, with a view to entering them for the Deans and Bishops Awards in the future. Well done to them all!

Music Exam success

25 July 2014

Congratulations to all those who were successful in ABRSM exams this term term:

Isis:                Grade 2    Saxophone   ? (Pass)

Annabelle:    Grade 2    Violin            132 (Distinction)

Abigail:         Grade 3    Singing         130 (Distinction)

Holly:            Grade 7    Flute             109 (Pass)

                       Grade 7    Singing         134 (Distinction)

Mrs P Scott:  Grade 8    Singing         118 (Pass)

Mrs A Crow: DipABRSM Organ

Patronal Festival, Choir Picnic and Rounders Match

06 July 2014

Following an energetic rendition of O thou the central orb - Wood to celebrate our Patronal Festival, the fabulous weather allowed us to enjoy our annual Choir picnic in the grounds of the Primary School. This was followed by the annual rounders match, won this year by Decani. Player of the match was Ben for his strong bowling and excellent catches.

Choral Evensong at Gloucester Cathedral

15 June 2014

The Choir, supported by members of our congregation thoroughly enjoyed singing Choral Evensong for Trinity Sunday in the magnificent acoustic of Gloucester Cathedral. We sang a variety of music, including Christ is our Cornerstone - Thorne, Psalm 93 and 150(Stanford), Brewer in D, Ayleward responses, Hymn to the Trinity - Tchaikovsky and the hymn ‘Bright the vision that delighted’. It  was an amazing and uplifting experience singing in such a wonderful acoustic accompanied superbly by their magnificent organ. The choir sang superbly and the choristers were impeccably behaved. I was extremely proud of the choristers’ standard of singing and professionalism. We were made to feel very welcome and appreciated by the friendly clergy and hardworking vergers, and have been invited to make a return visit.

Admission of Chorister

08 June 2014

Congratulations to Sophie who was admitted to the choir and received her surplice at our 10am service this morning in preparation for singing Choral Evensong in Gloucester Cathedral next Sunday.

Ascension Day Team Service at St Mary’s Church, Castle Eaton.

29 May 2014

St Lawrence Choir was made very welcome at St Mary’s Church, Castle Eaton where they sang for a special team communion  service to celebrate Ascension Day. We were treated to a delicious tea which was much appreciated by all.

Choral Evensong at St Mary’s Church, Fairford

11 May 2014

St Lawrence Choir enjoyed singing with Kempsford and Fairford Choirs in a joint service of Choral Evensong to raise money for the work of the RSCM.

Chorister’s Award Medal

09 May 2014

Congratulations to Daisy who was chosen by our Head Choristers to receive the Chorister’s Award for her effort and achievement during the Lent term 2014. She will wear the medal during services the Trinity term, and then be allowed to keep it.

Chorister’s Cup

09 May 2014

Congratulations to Georgia (HC) who wins the Chorister’s Cup for a magnificent 98% attendance during the Lent Term 2014. Special commendation goes to Abigail (Lib) in second place with 93% and Annabelle in third place with 74%. (Attendance results are calculated as the percentage attendance at Friday practices, Sunday morning and Sunday evening services each term.)

RSCM Award success

30 March 2014

Congratulations to Daisy for being presented with her Light Blue Ribbon at the 10am service this morning. She is to be congratulated for her hard work in preparing for this award.

RSCM Award success

23 February 2014

Congratulations to Tia (Light Blue Ribbon) and Holly (Red Ribbon) who were presented with their awards by Rev Canon Neil Heavisides at Choral Evensong this evening. They both scored outstanding high marks in their examinations and are to be congratulated for their hard work in preparing for these awards.

Choral Evensong in Lechlade lead by Rev Canon Neil Heavisides (Precentor, Gloucester Cathedral)

23 February 2014

Neil lead a super service of Choral Evensong this evening, and it was lovely for the Choir and Congregation to have the opportunity to meet a member of Gloucester Cathedral staff here in Lechlade.

Presentation of new termly Chorister’s Award

07 February 2014

I have introduced a new Chorister Award medal, that will be presented on a termly basis to the chorister that the Head Choristers and I feel most deserve it for their effort and achievement during that term. The recipient will wear the medal during services for the following term, and then be allowed to keep it.

The first and very deserving recipient of this award is Tia, who was presented with her medal at Choir Practice this evening. Congratulations!

Record breaking Chorister’s Cup result

07/02/2014

Congratulations to Georgia (HC) who wins the Chorister’s Cup for a record breaking and magnificent 100% attendance during the Michaelmas Term 2013. Special commendation to Abigail (Lib) in second place with 83% and Holly (SLC) and Ben (Lib) in joint third place with 79%. (Attendance results are calculated as the percentage attendance at Friday practices, Sunday morning and Sunday evening services each term.)

Chorister Outing to Fireworks Display

08 November 2013

Having demolished delicious burgers, hotdogs or huge slices of pizza, choristers warmed themselves by the bonfire and enjoyed a fantastic fireworks display in the magnificent grounds of Hatherop Castle School, whilst consuming sweets to give them energy for our rehearsal afterwards!

Chorister’s Cup

27 September 2013

Congratulations to Abigail (Lib) who wins the Chorister’s Cup for a super 88% attendance during the Trinity Term 2013. Special commendation to Georgia (HC) and Holly (SLC) in joint second place with 86% . (Attendance results are calculated as the percentage attendance at Friday practices, Sunday morning and Sunday evening services each term.)

Admission of Head Choristers

20 September 2013

Congratulations to Georgia who will remain Head Chorister and Holly who will remain St Lawrence Chorister (deputy Head Chorister) for a further year, following our annual vote. Both are dedicated and very talented choristers who richly deserve these positions of responsibility, and are doing a superb job leading the singing and providing a great example to our junior choristers.

Abi and Ben will also remain as Librarians, and very efficient they are too!

Music Exam Success

07 July 2013

Patronal Festival, Choir Picnic and Rounders Match

07 July 2013

Diocesan Festival and Presentation of Awards

08 June 2013

Archdeacon’s Visitation Service at Cirencester Parish Church

19 May 2013

RSCM Award success

18 November 2012

Congratulations to Isis and Phoebe (Light Blue Ribbons), Annabelle and Ben (Dark Blue Ribbons) and Abigail and Georgia W (Red Ribbons) who were presented with their awards at the 10am service this morning. Annabelle and Ben are the youngest girl and boy choristers to be presented with Dark Blue Ribbons, and they and the other ribbon winners are to be congratulated for working so hard to achieve this magnificent set of results.

Chorister Outing to Fireworks Display

09 November 2012

Having demolished delicious burgers, hotdogs or huge slices of pizza, choristers warmed themselves by the bonfire and enjoyed a fantastic fireworks display in the magnificent grounds of Hatherop Castle School. Much oohing and aahing provided a great warm up exercise!

Admission of Head Choristers

23 September 2012

Congratulations to Georgia H (Head Chorister) and Holly (St Lawrence Chorister - deputy Head Chorister), who were admitted into their new roles at the 10am service this morning. Both are dedicated and talented choristers who were successful in being voted into these positions of responsibility by their fellow choristers. I look forward to working with them both.

Music Exam success

2nd September 2012

Congratulations to those who were successful in ABRSM exams last term term:

Isis:

Gr 1 Piano 115 (Pass)

Georgia W:

Gr 3 Singing 130 (Distinction)

Holly:

Gr 4 Singing 128 (Merit)

Gr 5 Flute 114 (Pass)

Georgia H:

Gr 3 Singing 123 (Merit),

Gr 5 Flute 106 (Pass)

Gr 5 Theory 72 (Pass)

Academic exam success

17 August 2012

Congratulations to Lottie for achieving 3 superb A-levels in English Lit/Lang (A*), French (B), History (B). She will be leaving us to study Law at Birmingham University. We wish her every success.

Chorister Leaver’s Service

24 June 2012

We gave Lottie (our excellent Head Chorister) a fine send off in a service devised by herself and packed full of music including Mendelssohn Hear my Prayer, Pie Jesu - Lloyd Webber,  Walmisley in D Minor, Ps121 and Sanders.  A short presentation and vote of thanks followed (accompanied by a glass of wine) where we enjoyed viewing pictures of her time as a chorister in a ‘This is your life’ style trip down memory lane.

Admission of Choristers

24 June 2012

Congratulations to Jayne and Daisy who were admitted to the choir at our special 10am service this morning celebrating RSCM Music Sunday, where they received their surplices. The choir sang Te Deum in Bflat - Stanford and  A Gaelic Blessing - Rutter.

Jubilee Thanksgiving Service

03 June 2012

Thank you all so much for your splendid singing at our Jubilee Thanksgiving Service (which included music from the Coronation): Crown Imperial Coronation March - Walton, Jerusalem, Te Deum in B flat - Stanford, Psalm 121, All people that on earth do dwell - arr Vaughan Williams, O Taste and See - Vaughan Williams, The National Anthem, and a fantastic rendition of Zadok the Priest - Handel, not to mention much flag waving and singing of Land of Hope and Glory during the Recessional: Pomp and Circumstance March No 1 - Elgar. We were supported by a wonderfully large and enthusiastic congregation, and are very grateful to those who worked behind the scenes compiling and printing the commemorative order of service, advertising and hospitality. All together a truly memorable evening.

Chorister’s Cup

25 May 2012

Congratulations to Ben (Lib) who wins the Chorister’s Cup for a magnificent 95% attendance during the Lent Term 2012. Special commendation to Georgia H (SLC) in second place with 88% and Charlotte (HC) in third place with 85%. (Attendance results are calculated as the percentage attendance at Friday practices, Sunday morning and Sunday evening services each term.)

Head Chorister offered a Choral Scholarship at Exeter University

01 May 2012

Despite a record number of entries this year, I am delighted to be able to tell you that Charlotte has been offered a Choral Scholarship at Exeter University in September, where she is hoping to study Law. A magnificent achievement. Well done. We all wish you every success in your forthcoming A2 exams.

Music exam success

27 April 2012

Congratulations to those who were successful in ABRSM exams this term: Annabelle Grade 1 Piano 127 (Merit), Holly Grade 3 Singing 131 (Distinction); and Trinity exams: Charlotte Grade 8 Clarinet 73% (Pass).

Presentation of RSCM Awards

25 March 2012

Very many congratulations to two hard working choristers who were presented with awards today: Abigail who achieved her Deans Award (with Merit) and Holly who achieved her Dark Blue Ribbon.

Chorister Outing to Gloucester Dry Ski Slope

24 March 2012

Having sung beautifully at a wedding in Upton St Leonards, and enjoyed a picnic lunch in the sun at the village park, the choristers headed for the slopes for a fun afternoon skiing in the blazing sunshine. This was followed by some hilarious games back at Church Cottage (including a ferociously competitive game of hockey), and pizza and ice-cream. A fantastic time was had by all. A big thank you to the adult helpers and pizza delivery team! See the photos in the Gallery.

Admission of Chorister

22 January 2012

Congratulations to Matilda who was admitted to the choir at our 10am service this morning, where she received her surplice.

Chorister’s Cup

13 January 2012

Congratulations to Georgia H (SLC) who wins the Chorister’s Cup for a magnificent 95% attendance during the Michaelmas Term 2011. Special commendation to Ben in second place with 90% and Charlotte (HC) in third place with 88%. The results this term were all the more impressive as all choristers managed over 50% attendance for the term. Well done everyone. (Attendance results are calculated as the percentage attendance at Friday practices, Sunday morning and Sunday evening services each term.)

Welcome to our new Probationers

06 January 2012

A very warm welcome to our enthusiastic new Probationers Rose and Tia. We hope you enjoy singing with us.

ABRSM exam success

10 December 2011

Congratulations to Charlotte for passing her Grade 7 Singing this term.

Chorister Outing to Fireworks Display

10 November 2011

Having demolished delicious burgers, hotdogs or huge slices of pizza, choristers warmed themselves by the bonfire and enjoyed a fantastic fireworks display in the magnificent grounds of Hatherop Castle School, whilst consuming some interesting sweets!

Songs of Praise

08/09 & 17/18 November 2011

Members of St Lawrence Choir travelled to Cheltenham to attend rehearsals and recordings of two programmes of Songs of Praise which will be broadcast on 4th November 2011 and Palm Sunday 2012. The combined choirs were lead by David Ogden, and the organist was Cameron Luke (who played for us in Lechlade a couple of years ago). Ours were the only under 18’s at the event. They concentrated and sang out really well and were among the first to volunteer to sing one of David Ogden’s descants! Put the dates in your diaries and see if you can spot them on the television.

Admission of Head Choristers

02 October 2011

Congratulations to Charlotte who will remain Head Chorister and Georgia H who was voted St Lawrence Chorister (deputy Head Chorister). Both are dedicated and very talented choristers who richly deserve these positions of responsibility. They were admitted to their roles at the 10am service this morning, I will look forward to working with them both.

Presentation of Deans Award

02 October 2011

Very many congratulations to Georgia W who was presented with her Deans Award at our 10am Parish Communion Service this morning.

New Librarians

23 September 2011

Aa a result of our recent voting for positions of responsibility, Georgia W will continue in her role, and will be joined by Ben who is also an extremely reliable and dedicated chorister. Well done to them both.

Chorister’s Cup

23 September 2011

Congratulations to Ben who wins the Chorister’s Cup for a magnificent 86% attendance during the Trinity Term. Special commendation to Georgia H and Annabelle who were in joint 2nd place with 72%.

Welcome to our new Probationers

18 September 2011

A very warm welcome to our enthusiastic new Probationers: Daisy, Jayne and Ruth.

Lechlade Chorister wins place in Millennium Youth Choir

20 August 2011

Very many congratulations to Charlotte, who following an audition with David Ogden has been offered the exciting opportunity of singing with the RSCM Millennium Youth Choir, the first chorister from St Lawrence to do so. This select Chamber Choir is open to singers between 16 and 23 years of age. Charlotte will have the opportunity of singing an exciting range of sacred music to a very high standard, making recordings, taking part in BBC broadcasts and public performances and attending residential weekends. We are very proud of her achievement.

RSCM Bath Residential Choral Course

15-19 August 2011

Our two Head Choristers (Charlotte and Andrew) attended the Bath Residential Choral Course this summer, directed by Geoff Weaver. Both returned with glowing reports, having enjoyed the experience of singing in the school Chapel and Bath Abbey.

Llandaff Cathedral Visit

13/14 August 2011

The Choir, supported by members of our congregation enjoyed a wonderful weekend of singing, fun, friendship and fellowship in the magnificent Cathedral at Llandaff, whilst staying in the nearby University accommodation at Talybont. We sang a variety of music by Tallis,  Stanford, Brewer, Darke and the famous anthem I was Glad -Parry. It  was an amazing and uplifting experience singing in such a wonderful acoustic accompanied superbly by their magnificent Nicholson organ. Once again we were made to feel very welcome and appreciated by the friendly clergy, staff and congregation and have been invited to make a return visit.

Academic exam success

17 August 2011

Congratulations to Andrew for achieving 3 A-levels with two A* in Art and Textiles. He will be leaving us to study an Art and Design Foundation Course at Central St Martins College, University of Arts, London. Kathryn also achieved 3 A-Levels and has won a place at Trinity College of Music, London where she will be studying Music specialising in Oboe and Cor Anglais. A magnificent achievement. We all wish them both every success and look forward to them singing with us when they are in the area.

Annual Choir BBQ

07 August 2011

A record number of choristers and their families attended the annual choir BBQ generously hosted once again by the Taylors. Despite the threat of rain, we sheltered from the brief showers beneath an array of gazebos, and enjoyed a delicious BBQ and amazing array of puddings which gave us the strength to sing I was Glad - Parry at our Patronal Festival that evening.

RSCM Deans Award success

23 July 2011

Congratulations to Georgia W for achieving an extremely high Merit (83%) in the externally examined Dean’s Award examination. She will be presented with her award next term.

Further RSCM Award success

26 June 2011

Congratulations to Annabelle, Cait and Holly (Light Blue Ribbons) and Georgia (Red Ribbon) who were presented with their awards at the 10am service this morning. Annabelle is now the youngest chorister to be presented with a Light Blue Ribbon at just 7 years old, and special commendation to Holly who scored an impressive 100% in her examination. Well done everyone for working so hard to achieve this magnificent set of results.

Diocesan Festival at Gloucester Cathedral

18 June 2011

Members of the choir enjoyed an afternoon of singing music by Batten, Handel and Mendelssohn in a service celebrating the 400th Anniversary of the King James Bible. We proudly watched Luke and Pat (Gold Awards) and Charlotte and Andrew (Bishops Awards) receive their certificates from the Bishop of Gloucester, and Georgia was presented with her Deans Award by the Acting Dean of Gloucester Cathedral.

New Probationers

13 May 2011

A very warm welcome to three new Probationers, Matilda, Daisy and Max who have joined us this term. They have made a very enthusiastic start. Well done.

Attendance Results for Lent  Term 2011

06 May 2011

Very many congratulations to Georgia H (Lib) who wins the Attendance Cup this term with outstanding attendance of 94%. Special commendation goes to Charlotte (HC) in second place with 91% and Andrew (SLC) in third place with 89%. Well done! In addition, special congratulations to Ben who at just 8 years old managed a magnificent 87% attendance during the Lent Term.  (Attendance results are calculated as the percentage attendance at Friday practices, Sunday morning and Sunday evening services each term.)

Red-nosed Choristers bake tasty treats for Comic Relief

20 March 2011

Our talented Choristers excelled themselves by baking an impressive array of delicious cakes and biscuits. Supported by our wonderful congregation, together we raised an impressive £215.70 for Comic Relief. A superb achievement. Thank you all for your support.

Voice for Life Award success

13 March 2011

Congratulations to Ben who was presented with his Light Blue Ribbon at the service this morning.

Welcome to a new Probationer

25 February 2011

Welcome to Phoebe, our latest addition to the front row. She is already singing out well. We hope you enjoy singing with us.

St Lawrence Chorister offered place at Trinity College of Music, London

28 January 2011

We are delighted to hear that Kathryn has been successful in being offered a place at Trinity College of Music, London in September to study Oboe and Cor Anglais. A magnificent achievement. Well done. We all wish you every success.

Attendance Results for Michaelmas Term 2010

14 January 2011

Very many congratulations to Andrew (SLC) who wins the Attendance Cup this term with outstanding attendance of 89%. Special commendation goes to Charlotte (HC) and Georgia H (Lib) in joint second place with consistently good attendance of 85%. Well done! (Attendance results are calculated as the percentage attendance at Friday practices, Sunday morning and Sunday evening services each term.)

Welcome to two new choristers

09 January 2011

A very warm welcome to our newest probationer Isis and her mum Ginette. They have settled in incredibly quickly and with great enthusiasm.

ABRSM exam success

17 December 2010

Congratulations to those who were successful in ABRSM exams this term: Abigail Grade 1 Singing Pass, Charlotte Grade 5 Singing Merit, Mrs P Scott Grade 5 Theory Pass.

Come and Sing Faure Requiem at Dean Close School Chapel

20 November 2010

Eight choristers (including two altos and two tenors) thoroughly enjoyed an afternoon workshop at Dean Close School, culminating in a performance of this beautiful mass. The workshop was  directed by Ben Nicholas with his usual good humour and encouragement, and we were accompanied by Carleton Etherington (organ). The two soloists were inspirational, and a great time was had by all.

Chorister Outing to Fireworks Display

04 November 2010

Having demolished delicious burgers, hotdogs or huge slices of pizza, choristers warmed themselves by the bonfire and enjoyed a fantastic fireworks display in the magnificent grounds of Hatherop Castle School.

Attendance Results for Trinity Term 2010

01 October 2010

For the first time, first place was shared between three choristers: Luke (HC), Charlotte (Lib) and Georgia H, who all achieved a magnificent 88% attendance during the Trinity Term 2010. Well done!

Admission of Head Choristers

19 September 2010

Congratulations to Charlotte, our newly appointed Head Chorister, and Andrew our new St Lawrence Chorister. They were both admitted to their roles by Rev Christopher Bryan at our 10am Parish Communion Service today. They are both Bishops Award choristers, and richly deserve being chosen to hold these positions of responsibility.

Chorister Leavers’ Service

05 September 2010

We gave this year’s Leavers (Luke, Laura and Sian) a fine send off in a service devised by the choristers themselves and packed full of music by Tallis, Purcell, Sanders and Faure.  A short presentation and vote of thanks followed (accompanied by a glass of wine) where we enjoyed viewing hilarious pictures of them in a ‘This is your life’ style trip down memory lane.

Voice for Life Award success

05 September 2010

Congratulations to Laura (SLC) for achieving her Yellow Ribbon.

Admission of Choristers

05 September 2010

Congratulations to Annabelle and Cait who were admitted to the choir as full choristers, at the 10am service, where they were presented with their surplices. We hope they enjoy singing with us for many years. They have certainly made a superb start to their singing careers as they both participated fully singing services at Llandaff Cathedral this summer.

RSCM Bath Residential Choral Course

23-29 August 2010

Two of our senior choristers Laura and Andrew attended the Bath Choral Course this summer, directed by Geoff Weaver. Both returned with glowing reports, having enjoyed the experience of singing in the school Chapel and Bath Abbey. Andrew was asked to do a reading and Laura was selected to sing a duet in Bath Abbey. They were also given the opportunity to try new skills including a choral directing workshop.

GCSE exam success

24 August 2010

Congratulations to Charlotte for achieving 12 GCSE’s (including 3A* and 7A grades) at the same time as maintaining exemplary 88% attendance of the choir. Very well done!

Llandaff Cathedral Visit

21/22 August 2010

The Choir, supported by members of our congregation enjoyed a wonderful weekend of singing, fun, friendship and fellowship in the magnificent Cathedral at Llandaff. It was a joy to sing in such a fantastic acoustic accompanied by their amazing new Nicholson organ. The thrill of singing music by Tallis, Faure, Wood, Stanford and Brewer was a unique and at times deeply moving experience, and one which we will all treasure for a long time.

A-level exam success

19 August 2010

Congratulations to Luke, Laura and Sian on their recent A-Level exam successes. They have all achieved places to continue their education in their chosen subjects. Luke will be studying Philosophy and Ethics at Gloucestershire University, Laura is going to study Floristry at Lackham College and Sian Radiography at Canterbury University. We wish them all much success in the future, and will bid them farewell at the Chorister Leavers’ Service at 6pm on Sunday 5th September.

BBC Gloucestershire article

18 August 2010

See the feature about our Gold Award winners on the BBC Gloucestershire website

Annual Choir BBQ

15 August 2010

With fabulous weather and a marvellous spread of food, our generous hosts and their sous chefs excelled themselves at this year’s Choir BBQ. An extremely enjoyable time was had by over 60 guests, made up of choristers and their families, our esteemed organists and clergy. Fuelled by delicious food, numerous puddings and our thirst quenched, we enjoyed singing music by Brewer and Wood  at our Patronal Festival that evening.

ABRSM Music exam success

30 July 2010

Congratulations to Sian for achieving her Grade 5 Theory, Kathryn her Grade 8 Singing with Merit and Grade 5 Piano, and Luke his Grade 8 Singing with Merit. Luke managed this excellent result at the same time as taking his A-Levels, passing his Gold Award and his Grade 8 Flute - a fine example of good time management skills learnt through being a chorister!

Further Voice for Life Award successes

25 July 2010

At recent RSCM Award examinations, Georgia H achieved her Dean’s Award with Merit, Andrew his Bishop’s Award with Merit (singing tenor) and Charlotte H a Bishop’s Award with Distinction. Charlotte now holds the record for the highest mark achieved by a St Lawrence Chorister at Bishop’s Award Level. Very many congratulations for this extremely good set of results.

GOING FOR GOLD! Exam success as the first choristers from St Lawrence Church Choir achieve the prestigious RSCM Gold Award.

25 June 2010

Congratulations to our Head Chorister Luke, and Mrs P Scott for successfully achieving the prestigious RSCM Gold Award, the first choristers from St Lawrence Church Choir to do so. I am immensely proud of their record breaking achievement, and they are to be congratulated for their hard work and dedication in preparing for this award.

Voice for Life Award successes

04 June 2010

Congratulations to Abigail and Georgia W for achieving their Dark Blue Ribbons, and to Sian for achieving her Red Ribbon.

Confirmation Service at St Lawrence Church

23 May 2010

Two of our choristers, Georgia and Holly were baptised and confirmed by the Bishop of Gloucester during a special service at St Lawrence Church.

Welcome to our new Probationers

02 May 2010

We welcome two new probationers Cait and Annabelle to the front row. Annabelle is the youngest probationer we have ever had at just six years old. They have both made an excellent start and we hope they enjoy singing with us.

Diocesan Festival at Gloucester Cathedral

01 May 2010

Congratulations to Laura and Charlotte who were formally presented with their Bishop’s and Dean’s Awards at this year’s ceremony. Members of the choir were there to support them and enjoyed singing music by Vierne and Stanford in the wonderful acoustic of Gloucester Cathedral, directed by Adrian Partington.

New Choir website launched

01 May 2010

Today the long awaited choir website was launched, to help raise the profile of the choir and St Lawrence Church, and to inform people of just how much fun singing in a church choir can be.