St Paul's Cathedral
Monday 26 August 2024
Last updated on 26 July 2024
Join us
This visit is for the Summer Bank Holiday Monday, 26 August.
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Non-members: contact Ed
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Confirmed attendees
The following singers have a confirmed place on this visit. Please do not arrange any non-refundable travel or accommodation before your place on this visit has been confirmed.
Sopranos: Susan, Rachael, Heather, Rebecca, Debs, Anna, Beatrice, Elizabeth, Katie, Joan.
Altos: Sylvia, Su, Jill, Laura Gre, Margaret, Anne, Jane K, Jane O, Debs P, Clare.
Tenors: Ian B, Peter B, David L, Stuart, Tim S, Ashley, Kieran, David E.
Basses: John B, Ian D, George, Peter Wo, Chris J, John R, Geoff Wa, Nick Wa.
Schedule
1330 Meet at the entrance to the Crypt (north west corner)*
1345-1515 Rehearsal (Song School)
1530-1615 Run through in stalls
1615-1630 Responses and processional run through
1700-1800 Evensong
*Please be aware that security is very tight and we are required to enter together. Latecomers may not be allowed in.
Music
The following has been proposed to the cathedral, but may change.
Responses: Smith
Canticles: Stanford in C
Anthem: Stanford, How beauteous are their feet
Psalm: 137, 138
Where available the music above is linked to online scores. You are reminded that no time will be spent in rehearsal note bashing music made available in advance.
Location
St. Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD
Security at St Paul's is very strict. Please meet at the entrance to the crypt cafe at the north-west corner of the building so we can all enter together.
Travel
There is no parking at the cathedral. Driving and parking in central London is very difficult. We strongly recommend travelling by public transport. Nearest public transport links and journey times are given below for guidance.
St Paul's - 2 minute walk (240m), Central Line
Mansion House - 5 minute walk (580m), District and Circle Lines
Blackfriars - 5 minute walk (540m), District and Circle Lines
Bank - 7 minute walk (750m), Central, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines, and DLR
Train
City Thameslink - 3 minute walk (310m)
Blackfriars - 5 minute walk (540m)
Cannon Street - 6 minute walk (750m)
Liverpool Street - 15 minute walk (1580m)
Bus
Buses stopping nearby - 4, 8, 11, 15, 17, 23, 25, 26, 56, 76, 100, 172, 242, 521
River bus - MBNA Thames Clippers
Blackfriars Pier - 9 minute walk (730m)
Bankside Pier - 10 minute walk (870m)
Bike - Public cycle hire scheme
There are a number of bike docking stations within a 3 minute walk (300m)
Bike - Free bicycle parking spaces
Free bicycle parking is provided in designated places on streets throughout the City and in City owned car parks.
Car
Current road closures, works and events
There is a public car park on Queen Victoria Street. On-street parking is very restricted.
Hotels
No group accommodation is being arranged for this visit.
As you'd imagine there are many hotels of various types in close proximity to the cathedral. You may wish to try:
General info
All music will be provided on the day. You will be expected to have learnt music made available in advance of the visit. No time in the rehearsal will be given to note-bashing this music. We will spend more time looking at music introduced on the day. We regret that copyright does not always allow us to make all music available beforehand.
Cassocks and surplices will be provided on the day (if you are new, please send your approx height and build to Elizabeth at secretary@harsnettchoir.org).
Please wear quiet black shoes and black socks/tights as these might show under your cassock.
We do limit the number of people we can take to fit the stalls and maintain balance between the parts. Places are assigned on a first come first served basis. You will be informed promptly if you have a space. Please do not arrange non-refundable travel or accommodation until after this time. If you are unsure or need to know immediately, please contact Ed at md@harsnettchoir.org
We will not be arranging group accommodation for this visit.
Online resources
Where available, online versions of sheet music are linked from the 'music' section above.
Once the music list has been agreed with the cathedral, Ed will create a Spotify playlist and provide video recordings below. Please bear in mind that the sheet music and recordings linked from here may differ subtly to our own version on the day.
If you have any questions, please contact Ed.
Smith responses
Stanford in C, Magnificat
Stanford in C, Nunc dimittis
Stanford, How beauteous are their feet