Scottish Plainsong Choir

22/02/2026

Message us now to participate in a singing Workshop to work on medieval chant in honour of Patrick...

- in St Bride’s Church https://www.stbrides.com/ in Glasgow’s West End
- on Saturday 7th March
- at 1.00pm

Ending at 3.00pm with the option of rehearsing with CANTY https://cappella-nova.com/canty/, followed by the option of joining in "Ireland's Inspiration" - the Concert by CANTY that follows at 4.30pm

All ending at 6.00pm with a wee reception!

14/01/2026

Sing Irish medieval chant…
..once again, Ca****la Nova is gathering a community choir, this time to work on the medieval chant for St Patrick.

Under the leadership of Alan Tavener, the Workshop will take place in Glasgow on Saturday 7 March 2026, 1.00-4.0pm, at https://stbridesglasgow.com/, and participants will also have the opportunity to participate in "Ireland's Inspiration", the concert of 15th century Irish music that follows. Performed by https://cappella-nova.com/canty/ with Bill Taylor (on medieval clarsach) and the Schola Cantorum of St Bride’s, this will begin at 4.30pm and end by 6.00pm with a wee reception.

There is no charge to participate or attend, and simply use the Ca****la Nova Contact Form https://cappella-nova.com/contact/ if you would like to register.

St Brides Glasgow Church Welcome Hyndland Christian

11/09/2025

Sing Hildegard of Bingen…

…calling all those who would love the opportunity to participate in singing plainsong together – come and experience the unique 12th century music of St Hildegard of Bingen in this Workshop for All led by Alan Tavener.

Saturday 20th September 2025 12.30-2.30pm St Bride’s Church, Hyndland Road, GLASGOW G12 9UX.

Participants will also have the option to continue in a short rehearsal with CANTY and, following a longer break, to participate in CANTY's Concert https://cappella-nova.com/songs-of-heavenly-visions/ at 4.00pm. The entire event will end by 6.15pm with a wee reception!

Anyone who would like to participate in the Workshop please Message Scottish Plainsong Choir, so that we can ensure the necessary number of music copies are available.

Presented as part of Doors Open Days at St Bride's Scottish Episcopal Church:

St Bride's Scottish Episcopal Church

13/04/2025

Another opportunity to chant Sung Evening Prayer in St Bride's Episcopal Church, Glasgow https://www.facebook.com/stbridesglasgow
..on Easter Day 2025, Sunday 20th April, 2.45pm rehearse for 3.30-4.15pm service. Message us if you would like to join in. All welcome!

St Bride's Episcopal Church in G12. A living, growing, and engaged community of Christians witnessing to an Anglo-Catholic vision of worship, service and life.

01/02/2025

15th Irish plainchant will permeate the St Bride 1500 celebrations next weekend, 8 & 9 February at St Brides Episcopal Church, Glasgow https://www.stbridesglasgow.org/ - full programme featuring CANTY concert https://www.facebook.com/groups/36476089721?locale=en_GB and workshop and services at https://cappella-nova.com/outreach/cappella-nova-outreach-at-st-brides/

23/01/2025

Sing medieval Plainsong…

…calling all those who would love the opportunity to participate in singing plainsong together – come and experience the ancient Hymns of St Bride, compiled probably in the 15th century and believed to have been used in the parish of Kilmoone, County Meath, from at least 1470 until 1604!

Saturday 8th February 2025 1.00-4.00pm St Bride’s Church, Hyndland Road

You will also have the opportunity to participate in Holy Star of Ireland, the concert of 15th century Irish music performed by Canty with Bill Taylor (on medieval clarsach) and the Schola Cantorum of St Bride’s – following a short talk at 4.30pm introducing St Bride, her legends, and the music, the concert will take place at 5.00pm and end by 6.15pm with a wee reception!

There is no charge to participate and, if you would like to register, simply message us. Further information at https://cappella-nova.com/outreach/cappella-nova-outreach-at-st-brides/

19/10/2024

Sing for Your Life!
… and your health, and for fun, and to meet like-minded people!

Thursday 7th November, 2.00 for 2.15-3.15pm St Bride’s Church, Hyndland Road

Led by Alan and Rebecca Tavener, this fun-singing session is FREE to all, requires no previous experience of music or singing, and is designed as a cheerful, relaxed get-together to enjoy the health benefits of singing. There'll be loads of easy, well-known songs, no pressure, and an opportunity for you to request and influence what happens in future sessions. If you are reading this, then you are very welcome to take part and bring your pals – the more the merrier! No need to bring anything with you. Refreshments will be available.

This is a new project in St Bride's, collaborating with Ca****la Nova Outreach. Alan and Rebecca bring decades of experience and research into the many ways singing can enhance health. Their 'Heath & Wellbeing through Song' programme has been running successfully in Glasgow city centre for many years. They can't wait to encourage more people in the West End to sing!

Feel free to make contact in advance…
Or, just turn up!

Pass it on...

People who need help with access, please let us know you’re coming and we’ll have the stair-lift ready.

19/09/2024

...including the opportunity to chant Sung Evening Prayer on Sunday 22nd, 2.45pm rehearse for 3.30-4.00pm service. Message us if you would like to join in. All welcome!

Send a message to learn more

17/12/2023

Next stop for the Scottish Plainsong Choir, an invitation to sing Compline at Dunblane Cathedral on Sunday 28 January 2024 at 3.00pm. We shall prepare for this at a workshop-rehearsal in Glasgow on Saturday 27 January, 10.30am-1.30pm. To book a place to participate, register here:

Scottish Plainsong Choir Sunday 28 January 2024 Dunblane Cathedral Plainchant Compline Registration Fee £20

26/08/2023

Singalonga-Gens Cambrina with Canty! - in concert in Edinburgh this Friday, 1 September....

07/05/2023

Next stop for the Scottish Plainsong Choir, a return invitation to sing at the Medieval Fayre at Traquair House on Saturday 27 May. We shall sing Medieval Pilgrim and other songs in the medieval Courtyard and the Chapel. We will prepare for this at a workshop-rehearsal in Glasgow on Friday 26 May, 1200-1600hrs. To book a place to participate, register here:

Scottish Plainsong Choir Saturday 27 May 2023 Traquair House, Innerleithen - Medieval Fayre Registration Fee £20

01/05/2023

Of a Rose sing We - a programme of medieval Scottish polyphony and chant given by Canty at 1.00pm on Friday 5 May 2023 in Glasgow. Admission by donation.