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City of London Chamber Choir

@clcc.org.uk
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We are a friendly group of singers who perform services in Cathedrals and churches around the UK, with the occasional concert here in London. Rehearse fortnightly Wed 7 -9pm Guy's Hospital Chapel

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City of London Chamber Choir @clcc.org.uk · 08/10/2026
You can tell it's the morning after choir practice. This morning's earworm is a phrase from Elgar's "The Spirit of the Lord".🎶 "So the Lord God... "
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City of London Chamber Choir @clcc.org.uk · 07/10/2026
Very enjoying all the Choral Evensong programming on Radio 3 recently and especially today. Happy 100 years of broadcast Choral Evensong.
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In Quires and Places where they meme @quiresandplaces.com · 04/10/2026
This morning's Sunday Worship on BBC Radio 4 is well worth catching up with on BBC Sounds. An absolute privilege to be asked to chat all things Evensong alongside such luminaries as Roderick Williams, Sarah MacDonald, Harry Christophers, and Katherine Dienes-Williams. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Sunday Worship - Open thou our lips - A Celebration of Choral Evensong - BBC Sounds
A celebration of Choral Evensong.
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City of London Chamber Choir @clcc.org.uk · 30/09/2026
📣A little update on where we're singing over the next few months ⛪️ 23/24 Oct Gloucester cathedral - w'end services 🌟 9 Dec 7.30pm Christmas Concert Guy's Chapel, Guy's Hospital ⛪️ 13/14 Feb @stpaulscathedral.bsky.social London - w'end services
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City of London Chamber Choir @clcc.org.uk · 23/09/2026
I got too excited about being back to rehearsals that I forgot to post last fortnight ahead of our first rehearsal back. My comeuppance came in the form of Dyson in D. First week back. 🫣 that top Bb 🫣. Anyway, back again tonight practising for @gloucestercathedral.org.uk 23 and 24th October.
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The UK Association for Music Education: Music Mark @musicmarkuk.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
🏆 Nominations are still OPEN for the 2026 Music Mark Awards! The Music Mark Awards celebrate the individuals and organisations championing inclusive, accessible and high-quality music education for young people across the UK 🎶 ⏰ Deadline now extended to 21st September. 🔗: tinyurl.com/4c4c5kw8
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City of London Chamber Choir @clcc.org.uk · 11/09/2026
Catching up with the Disney at the Proms celebration of Alan Menken and reminded to look out @komaniecki.bsky.social 's listing of Disney songs
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Annalisa Nicholson @apuddleofmuddle.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
It's just weird isn't it when the British Museum is running a sold-out exhibition, when The Odyssey reports $1billion at the box office, when the V&A has just opened the most innovative and accessible museum model in Europe....and this is what our minister for research comes out with.
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Leah Broad @leahbroad.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
MY NEXT BOOK IS COMING OUT!!! Unsung: Trailblazing Women Musicians of the Second World War is available to pre-order *now* It is, I hope, a cultural history of the Second World War you haven't heard before. It's told through 7 different stories: leahbroad.substack.com/p/my-next-bo...
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MY NEXT BOOK IS COMING OUT AAAAAAAAAAAH
Introducing Unsung: Trailblazing Women Musicians of the Second World War
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Association of English Cathedrals @englishcathedrals.co.uk · 10/08/2026
Conservation specialists at York Minster have announced a landmark fundraising campaign to safeguard the cathedral’s internationally significant collection of stained glass, beginning with the conservation of its iconic Rose Window. Find out more about the campaign here ⤵️ ow.ly/T2ZR50ZwsN8
Conservation specialists at York Minster have announced a landmark fundraising campaign to safeguard the cathedral’s internationally significant collection of stained glass, beginning with the conservation of its iconic Rose Window.Conservation specialists at York Minster have announced a landmark fundraising campaign to safeguard the cathedral’s internationally significant collection of stained glass, beginning with the conservation of its iconic Rose Window.
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Association of English Cathedrals @englishcathedrals.co.uk · 01/08/2026
Truro Cathedral is hosting a pilgrimage in pictures and stories this summer celebrating The Cornish Celtic Way. englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news…
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Truro Cathedral - the Cornish Celtic Way - The Association of English Cathedrals
Truro Cathedral is hosting a pilgrimage in pictures and stories this summer celebrating The Cornish Celtic Way.
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Leah Broad @leahbroad.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
UK petition to require AI firms to disclose training data, so creators can identify use of copyright work petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
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Petition: Protect creators' rights: require AI firms to disclose training data
We ask the Government to introduce a statutory duty requiring AI developers to disclose the copyrighted works used to train generative AI in enough detail for creators to identify use of their work, e...
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United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · 14/07/2026
What's your favourite hymn? We're helping the Communion of Protestant Churches in Europe build a library of well-loved hymns used in member churches for occasional offices. Complete our survey and tell us yours! See bit.ly/WFOChymnsurvey.
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City of London Chamber Choir @clcc.org.uk · 11/07/2026
A bit of practice ahead of tomorrow's recital and evensong at Holy Trinity Sloane Square. Recital starts at 5.30pm with Evensong to follow at 6pm.
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John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Various recorded albums, supposedly by me, have just appeared on streaming platforms and download sites. These are fakes, created via AI by criminals. DO NOT buy/stream them or any tracks from them. We are taking all possible steps to have them taken down. JR
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Association of English Cathedrals @englishcathedrals.co.uk · 19/06/2026
24 Hours of Non-Stop Music at Coventry Cathedral And they're inviting you to take part. englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news…
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Coventry Cathedral - 24-hour Music Marathon - The Association of English Cathedrals
Coventry Cathedral has issued an open call to musicians, choirs, bands and performers to be part of a 24 hours live music marathon this September.
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David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Nightmare for a friend of mine in London. Please share.
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Patrick Allies @patrickallies.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
If anyone is looking to work on their ensemble skills over the summer, we have a couple of bursaries available for this, aimed at people who wouldn't otherwise be able to come. Message me or email patrick@siglodeoro.co.uk for more info.
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RMA @royalmusical.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
RMA 150th Anniversary Fellowships: Call for applications The Royal Musical Association 150th Anniversary Fellowships (for Early Career Researchers) Given the extremely challenging environment facing...
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RMA 150th Anniversary Fellowships: Call for applications
The Royal Musical Association 150th Anniversary Fellowships (for Early Career Researchers) Given the extremely challenging environment facing Early Career Researchers, the RMA has established a programme of single-year, non-renewal postdoctoral...
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City of London Chamber Choir @clcc.org.uk · 13/06/2026
Annual enjoying someone playing a trombone while riding a horse day. #TroopingTheColour
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Vaughan Williams Foundation @vwfndn.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
General funding applications open on Monday! The Vaughan Williams Foundation provides funding for composers and for work furthering knowledge and understanding of the life and work of Ralph Vaughan Williams and of Ursula Vaughan Williams. 💻 Explore our website for more details.
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City of London Chamber Choir @clcc.org.uk · 30/05/2026
It's crept up slightly on us being at the end of the month, but tomorrow (Sunday 31) we are singing Holy Communion and Evensong at Southwark Cathedral.
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City of London Chamber Choir @clcc.org.uk · 26/05/2026
Mag AND Nunc? In *this* economy?
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Leah Broad @leahbroad.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
I'm in the @financialtimes.com this weekend, looking at the impact of AI on classical music. www.ft.com/content/0216...
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Classical music has survived for centuries. Will AI kill it?
Composers have always experimented with new technology — but the latest advances threaten ‘skill death’ in this centuries-old art form
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City of London Chamber Choir @clcc.org.uk · 16/05/2026
Up bright and early (and having done 7 "verify the squares" tests), now waiting for #Proms2026 @bbcradio3bot.bsky.social
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Robert Saunders @robertsaunders.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Lovely to hear this advertised on Radio 3 this morning. Do drop into the livestream any time between 10:30 and 20:00 on Saturday - or, if you're in Oxford, join us live at St Mary Mags.
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City of London Chamber Choir @clcc.org.uk · 21/04/2026
Bit of final practice for tomorrow evening's concert of music and poetry marking Epiphany to Easter. 7.30 at Guy's Hospital
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City of London Chamber Choir @clcc.org.uk · 15/04/2026
Excellent last rehearsal ahead of concert next Wednesday (22nd) 7.30pm. Music and poetry for the passage from Winter to Spring; and Ephiphany to Easter
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Association of English Cathedrals @englishcathedrals.co.uk · 10/04/2026
"Together, we can ensure that the sound of music continues to resound and echo through this Cathedral for generations to come." Heavenly Voices: Mighty Sound – Carlisle Cathedral launches organ restoration project ow.ly/K2wX50YFCgx
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Organ Project Launches at Carlisle Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals
‘Together, we can ensure that the sound of music continues to resound and echo through this Cathedral for generations to come.’
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Jessica Duchen @jessicaduchen.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
London Philharmonic violinist Joe Maher was on 9.01 from Hayward's Heath to Blackfriars today. His grey fibreglass case with LPO luggage label was left on the train & is now missing, with Paul Jocelyn violin (UK 20th C) Hill bow - gold-mounted fleur de lys Martin bow - silver-mounted.
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United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · 24/03/2026
Ron Reid reflects on the integrity of the witnesses at Jesus’ trial in today’s Daily Devotion. ow.ly/W8AX50Ywgpi   Image: Pamela Buenrostro/Unsplash
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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Only the BBC would+could do this. Starts 4th April 1pm then #BBCSounds 1026, Italy. A monk called Guido d'Arezzo causes a musical revolution when he designs a way to notate and share #music…
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BBC Radio 3 - Radio 3's Essential History of Classical Music, 1026: As simple as do-re-mi
The year is 1026. Monk Guido d'Arezzo causes a musical revolution with a new invention.
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City of London Chamber Choir @clcc.org.uk · 15/03/2026
Sings. Always sings.
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City of London Chamber Choir @clcc.org.uk · 11/03/2026
BBC News - Fears for future of UK's church organs amid widespread neglect - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Fears for future of UK's church organs amid widespread neglect
More than 400 church pipe organs are being junked or falling silent every year, a charity says.
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City of London Chamber Choir @clcc.org.uk · 10/03/2026
Events for 2026 22 April: "From Epiphany to Easter" concert of music and poetry. 7.30pm Guy's Hospital Chapel 31 May: Eucharist and Evensong, Southwark Cathedral 24/25 October: services at Gloucester Cathedral 9 December: Christmas concert. 7.30pm Guy's Hospital Chapel
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City of London Chamber Choir @clcc.org.uk · 15/01/2026
Supporting this important campaign to add English Sacred Choral Music to the UNESCO heritage list
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In Quires and Places where they meme @quiresandplaces.com · 15/01/2026
'English Sacred Choral Music is education, and worship, and a celebration of skill and artisanship. It is sheet music wet with drops of music, smudged and loved. It is notes scrawled with humour and frustration. It is community, and it is friendship.'
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And hath exalted the humble and meek
Royalty. Celebrity organists. Famous former choristers. Even politicians can trace their lineage back to choristerships. The vein of choral music is rich with dazzling success and rightful pride in th...
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Sing Up Foundation @singupfoundation.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
48 hours left on our practitioner survey. Here's why it matters (and why we need YOU) 🧵 bit.ly/SUFSurvey2026 #musiced #musiceducation #singingforhealth #singingforwellbeing #artsinhealth #edusky #creativehealth
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Singing & Vocal Work for Children & Young People's Mental Health & Wellbeing:Practitioner Survey
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City of London Chamber Choir @clcc.org.uk · 07/01/2026
No pictures, but we had our first rehearsal back tonight. Preparing for @lincolncathedral.bsky.social on 21 /22 Feb.
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Vaughan Williams Foundation @vwfndn.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
This BBC Bitesize teaching aid is a good introduction to RVW's The Lark Ascending, with background on the composer and an overview of the piece. Designed for younger students, it's a great introduction for older audiences too! Explore here 👇
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Ralph Vaughan Williams - The Lark Ascending
Explore Vaughan Williams' The Lark Ascending with lesson plans and films, and audio downloads.
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In Quires and Places where they meme @quiresandplaces.com · 30/12/2025
If you start listening to this recording of Orlando Gibbons' 'This is the Record of John' at 23:58.13 on New Year's Eve, midnight will strike as John says "NO". Start 2026 the right way. youtu.be/l7Rj1Z-fqaI?...
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Gibbons: This Is the Record of John
YouTube video by Robin Blaze - Topic
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City of London Chamber Choir @clcc.org.uk · 24/12/2025
Apparently the family has a better as to when I will first check www.noradsanta.org/en/map . Got to 14.20 GMT, Santa delivering to Okinawa
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Official NORAD Tracks Santa
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Choral Evensong Trust @choralevensong.org · 23/12/2025
The Christmas season lasts for much longer than two days. Many churches offer alternative choral services, and while choirs break after Christmas Day, festive music can often be heard into January. Come back in 2026 to find Evensong. choralevensong.org
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Sing Up Foundation @singupfoundation.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Have you got 7 minutes to help us? ⏰ We're gathering insights from practitioners about children's mental health & singing. Your experience shapes our State of Play report. Quick survey, closes Jan 17. www.surveymonkey.com/r/BS72MHB #ChildMentalHealth #MusicEducation #EduSky #artsinhealth #musiced
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City of London Chamber Choir @clcc.org.uk · 17/12/2025
Hearing all these Christmas tunes,but minor, if making me giggle this morning! Thanks @bbcradio3bot.bsky.social
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Choral Evensong Trust @choralevensong.org · 16/12/2025
As Christmas draws nearer, search out Evensong amidst the candlelit carol services. They offer a peaceful doorway into the final days of Advent. choralevensong.org
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Choral Evensong
Find choral services in cathedrals, churches, chapels and other choral foundations in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland.
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United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · 13/12/2025
"Those fond of sparrows may object to Jesus valuing them so much less than human beings... Jesus appears to be teaching an important truth by contrasting the lesser with the greater.” Julian Templeton in today’s #DailyDevotion ow.ly/5Rff50XH1Be #URC Image: Tobias Roth | Unsplash
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ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
A petition has been launched to stop the closure of the Royal Shakespeare Company's music department, eradicating over 60 years of cultural heritage The ISM call on the RSC to reverse this proposal and commit to protecting live music Sign the petition 📝 www.change.org/p/stop-the-c...
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Sign the Petition
Stop the Closure of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Music Department
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United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · 12/12/2025
"Matthew 10 reads like an induction programme for new recruits. We get a brief, the detailed instructions, the warnings and guidance. These verses are part of the warnings.” Tony Jeans contemplates Jesus’ teachings about students and teachers. ow.ly/VngX50XBXl9 Image: Yan Krukau | Pexels
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Choral Evensong Trust @choralevensong.org · 10/12/2025
Many choirs are singing some of their most atmospheric music at this point in Advent. If you have never been to Evensong before, this is an ideal moment to discover it. choralevensong.org
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