Cathedral Singers

Cathedral Singers The Cathedral Singers of St Andrew & St Michael is affiliated to Bloemfontein Anglican Cathedral, and consists mainly of students and staff of the UFS.

The Cathedral Singers of St Andrew & St Michael, formerly incorporating the Odeion Choir, was founded by the Reverend Simon Aiken & Lance Phillip in 2009. The choir is now affiliated to Bloemfontein Anglican Cathedral, and consists mainly of students and staff of the University of the Free State. The Choir’s membership now stands at about 24 singers. Our main duty is liturgical; the Choir sings th

e Office of Choral Evensong on most Sundays during term. This regular and rigorous programme provides an opportunity for members (many of them future professional musicians) to learn to cope with the demands of regular choral performance. Highlights have included Byrd’s Mass for four voices, Mozart’s Missa brevis settings in D and C (‘Spatzenmesse’) and the Missa ad honorem sanctissimae Trinitatis, Buxtehude’s Membra Jesu nostri, excerpts from Monteverdi’s Vespers, Lotti’s Missa brevis in D minor, Rutter’s Feel the Spirit, Haydn’s Nelson Mass, Vierne’s Messe solennelle, requiem settings by Palestrina, Mozart & Fauré, as well as major secular works such as Carl Orff’s Carmina burana. The Cathedral Singers regularly collaborates with cantando@bloem, the Free State Symphony Orchestra and the Odeion Camerata. Past guest conductors include Louis van der Watt, Richard C**k, Branko Starck, Gordon Appleton, Geoffey Webber, Lindsey Grey & Alexander Fokkens. At present, the Director of Music is Lance Phillip, the Assistant Director is Werner Stander, and the organists are Lourie Coetzee and Maretha Krige. The current membership includes singers from Namibia, Germany, Lesotho, Australia, the USA as well as South Africa.

11/04/2023

Choral Eucharist led by the Odeion Choir, Cathedral Singers & Cathedral Players (members of The Rhapsody Orchestra).The music include the Kyrie, Sanctus/Bene...

The Cathedral Singers rehearse every Thursday from 17:30 at the Anglican Cathedral of St. Andrew and St. Michael. If you...
13/02/2020

The Cathedral Singers rehearse every Thursday from 17:30 at the Anglican Cathedral of St. Andrew and St. Michael. If you are interested in joining, please contact Lance Phillip at [email protected] or 0824473071, or check out our website www.cathedralsingers.co.za

15/04/2019

This Easter the Free State Symphony Orchestra (FSSO) will commemorate the passion of Christ with a performance of JS Bach’s Easter Oratorio at the Anglican Cathedral on Good Friday. This is the ideal Good Friday family outing that commemorates Jesus Christ’s passion, and will leave your spirit s...

Do you enjoy choral singing?Audition for the CATHEDRAL SINGERS in 2019The Cathedral Singers, a liturgical & concert cham...
21/01/2019

Do you enjoy choral singing?

Audition for the CATHEDRAL SINGERS in 2019

The Cathedral Singers, a liturgical & concert chamber choir, has vacancies for all voice parts. Prospective members should preferably have previous choral experience, and be able to sight-read music at a basic level. Founded in 2009, the choir sings regularly during term, principally at Sunday evening services in Bloemfontein Anglican Cathedral. The choir also works with ensembles such as the Odeion Camerata and the Free State Symphony Orchestra. If you play an instrument, this is also to your advantage.

Membership is open to all persons residing in Bloemfontein during term. Commitments are on Thursdays from 5:15 – 7pm, and Sundays: 2:30-5pm, with additional times on occasion.

While rehearsals are focused and serious, there is a sense of fun and exploration too. All choristers will receive training in a professional and stimulating environment. Past highlights include Handel’s Messiah, Orff’s Carmina burana, and the Requiem settings of Mozart & Fauré.

Please contact Lance Phillip at [email protected] or 0824473071 for information, or to arrange an audition. In the meantime, please visit our website at www.cathedralsingers.co.za, where you can find information about the choir, view photos and access the YouTube channel.

Some madrigals to kick off the New Year
03/01/2019

Some madrigals to kick off the New Year

26 May 2018 "Sing we and chant it" composed by Thomas Morley(1557 – 1602). Performed by the Cathedral Singers in the St. Michael Church, Himeville. Conductor...

29/12/2018

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