Monthly Archives: September 2008

A morning in Canterbury Cathedral Archives

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The morning will begin with a talk by Toby Huitson who has worked in the Archives and has reconstructed whole pieces of music from mediaeval fragments. He will describe the music fragments he used and discuss their origin and history … Continue reading →

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Calling all beginners: ‘Gregorian 101′

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Tim (our Chair) tells us that ‘101′ is how colleges in America denote a course that covers the absolute basics of a subject. A direct English translation would be ‘everything you ever wanted to know about chant but were afraid … Continue reading →

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Exceedingly Good Vespers!

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The weather was not at its best, but our visit to the Benedictine Community at Minster Priory was a most engaging and enjoyable afternoon. Thirty of us plus the sisters from the Community and a few of their guests rehearsed … Continue reading →

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