The Choir of St Martin-in-the-Fields strives to be amongst the leading voluntary church choirs in the UK, performing a wide range of sacred choral repertoire on a regular basis to a high standard. Come for 45 minutes of beautiful music by Palestrina, Victoria, Holst and Todd. No tickets required. A retiring collection will be taken.
The Choir of St Martin-in-the-Fields:
The Choir of St Martin-in-the-Fields is an outstanding liturgical voluntary choir rooted in Sunday worship at St Martin’s. In addition, they sing for the worship services at all the major church festivals, including Advent, Christmas, Holy Week and Easter. The Choir is well known for its broadcasts on BBC Radio and Television, concerts and tours.
Jennifer Sterling:
Jennifer began her training as a chorister at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh alongside studies in violin and piano at St Mary’s Music School. She subsequently read music as a first study singer at the University of York before establishing a career as a singer, choral conductor, teacher, and arranger. Alongside her role as Associate Choral Director of St Martin-in-the-Fields, Jennifer is Musical Director of Otley and Ilkley Choral Societies. She performs regularly as a soprano soloist, as a Scottish folk singer, and as a member of the award-winning Edinburgh based vocal ensemble, Octavoce. Jennifer has a wealth of experience working as a musical director and is in demand for engagements across the UK. She has previously worked with organisations including Opera North and the National Youth Choir of Scotland, and conducts choirs from amateur through to professional levels.
Programme:
- Totus Tuus - Górecki
- Sicut Cervus - Palestrina
- Sing Joyfully - Byrd
- Quam Gloriosum - Victoria
- Abendlied - Rheinberger
- Nunc Dimitis - Holst
- My Soul There is a Country - Parry
- My Spirit Sang All Day - Finzi
- Blahoslovy Dushe Moya Hospoda - Stetsenko
- Upon Your Heart - Daley
- Hamba Nathi - Trad. South African
- Baba Yetu - Tin arr. Jones
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