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NEWPORT CATHEDRAL CHOIR Annual Reports |
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Cathedral Choir Report 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In 2010 the Cathedral Choir sang: 46 Sung Eucharists 4 Sung Eucharists (boys' voices) 3 Sung Eucharists (men's voices) 1 Confirmation with Sung Eucharist 1 Choral Requiem 7 Choral Matins 54 Choral Evensongs 4 Choral Evensongs with Admissions of Choristers 1 Choral Evensongs with Installations of Canons 1 Choral Evensong with Admission of P.C.C 33 Choral Evensongs (boys' voices) 1 Choral Evensong (men's voices) 1 Ordination Advent Carol Service (From Darkness to Light) Scouts' Carol Service (boys' voices) Christingle Service Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 1 Civic Service 3 Concerts
Choir Tour to Westminster Abbey (4 Choral Evensongs)
In addition, the Cathedral Training Choir sang 30 Evensongs and 2 Sung Eucharists The following Admissions were made:-
The prize for most improved chorister was won by Ieuan Burridge-Bryant and the cup for best attendance was won (for the second year in succession) by Oliver Barton. The following exam successes were achieved (* = pass with merit; ** = pass with distinction): Oliver Barton (Cello Grade 4*, Piano Grade 4**), Finlay Bertram (Violin Initial), Robert Burnet (Violin Advanced Certificate**) Harvey Evans (Bass Guitar Grade 1**), Nathan Jones (Violin Grade 2*, Piano Grade 2), Giordan Price (Piano Grade 3*, Tuned percussion Grade 3**, Drums Grade 5*), Alex Nutt (Piano Grade 2*), Joshua Worman (Cornet Grade 1**, Tuba Grade 2*) Harry Lawrence moved from treble to alto |
Cathedral Choir Report 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In 2009 the Cathedral Choir sang: 48 Sung Eucharists 5 Sung Eucharists (boys' voices) 3 Sung Eucharists (men's voices) 1 Confirmation with Sung Eucharist 1 Choral Requiem 3 Choral Matins 1 Choral Matins (boys’ voices) 51 Choral Evensongs 5 Choral Evensongs with Admissions of Choristers 2 Choral Evensongs with Installations of Canons 1 Choral Evensong with Admission of P.C.C 31 Choral Evensongs (boys' voices) 1 Choral Evensongs (men's voices) 1 Ordination Advent Carol Service (From Darkness to Light) Scouts' Carol Service (boys' voices) Christingle Service Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 1 Civic Service 3 Concerts
Choir Tour to Southern England
In addition, the Cathedral Training Choir sang 27 Evensongs and 1 Sung Eucharist The following Admissions were made:-
The prize for most improved chorister was shared between Joshua Jackson and Cobus McCarthy, and the cup for best attendance was won by Oliver Barton. The following exam successes were achieved (* = pass with merit; ** = pass with distinction): Oliver Barton (Grade I Cello** , Grade 2 Cello**, Grade 3 Cello**, Grade 2 Piano*, Grade 3 Piano*), Robert Burnet (Grade 6 Viola*, Grade 6 Piano*, also member of the winning chamber music groups Under 15 and Under 16 categories in the National Schools Chamber Music competition 2009), Gabriel Holmes (Grade 1 Violin*), Joshua Jackson (Grade 4 Trumpet*), Giordan Price (Rockschool Grade 4 Drums*, Prep Test Piano), James Taylor (Grade 8 Singing**, Dip ABRSM Piano) Robert Burnet moved from treble to alto, and Daniel Fallon moved from alto to tenor. |
Cathedral Choir Report 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In 2008 the Cathedral Choir sang: 52 Sung Eucharists 2 Sung Eucharists (boys' voices) 1 Sung Eucharists (men's voices) 1 Confirmation with Sung Eucharist 6 Choral Matins 53 Choral Evensongs 4 Choral Evensongs with Admissions of Choristers 1 Choral Evensongs with Installations of Archdeacons 1 Choral Evensongs with Installations of Canons 30 Choral Evensongs (boys' voices) 1 Choral Evensong (boys' voices, with the choristers of St. David's Cathedral) 1 Choral Requiem (boys' voices) 4 Choral Evensongs (men's voices) 1 Ordination Advent Carol Service (From Darkness to Light) Scouts' Carol Service (boys' voices) Christingle Service Army Benevolent Fund Carol Service (boys' voices) Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 1 Civic Service 1 Songs of Praise 1 Service commemorating the Centenary of the Territorial Army and the 90th anniversary of the R.A.F. 4 Concerts
Choir Tour to Germany (Service at Cologne Cathedral, concerts at All Saints', Cologne and St Severus, Boppard)) Choral Evensong at Glouster Cathedral In addition, the Cathedral Training Choir sang 31 Evensongs and 2 Sung Eucharist The following Admissions were made:-
The prize for most improved chorister was shared between Jacob Gordon and Thomas Maher, and the cup for best attendance was won by Jacob Gordon The following exam successes were achieved (* = pass with merit; ** = pass with distinction): Oliver Barton (Grade I Piano*), Robert Burnet (Grade 8 Violin* Grade 5 Piano*), Veryan Clark (Grade 2 Cello*), Joshua Jackson (Grade 2 Trumpet* Grade 3 Trumpet*), Harry Lawrence (Grade 5 Elocution**), Matthew Lessimore (Grade 1 Violin), Oliver Quigley (Grade 4 Piano*), Giordan Price (Rockschool Grade 2 Drums** Grade 3 Drums*) Oliver Quigley and Daniel Fallon both moved from treble to alto.. |
Cathedral Choir Report 2007 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In 2007 the Cathedral Choir sang: 44 Sung Eucharists 7 Sung Eucharists (boys' voices) 3 Sung Eucharists (men's voices) 1 Confirmation with Sung Eucharist 6 Choral Matins 53 Choral Evensongs 2 Choral Evensongs with Admissions of Choristers 2 Choral Evensongs with Installations of Canons 1 Choral Evensong at St Martin-in-the-Gaer (50th Anniversary of St Martin's) 33 Choral Evensongs (boys' voices) Service to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the end of the Falklands War Service of thanksgiving for St Luke's Hospital for the Clergy 1 Ordination Advent Carol Service (From Darkness to Light) Scouts' Carol Service (boys' voices) Christingle Service Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 1 Civic Service 4 Concerts
Choir Tour to St Davd's Cathedral (3 Choral Evensongs) Choral Evensong at Salisbury Cathedral Choral Evensong at Guildford Cathedral 2 BBC Radio Wales Celebration Recordings 1 BBC Radio Wales Documentary Boys Only In addition, the Cathedral Training Choir sang 28 Evensongs and one Sung Eucharist The following Admissions were made:-
The prize for most improved chorister was shared between Joshua Briggs, Matthew Maher and Ben Metcalf and the cup for best attendance was won by Robert Burnet. Andrew Hayman achieved a Distinction in his Grade VIII organ, and James Taylor achieved a Distinction in his Grade VIII piano; his mark of 142 was the highest in any Grade VIII exam in Gwent in 2007, winning him the Gwent Foundation Prize. Huw Jones moved from treble to alto and James Taylor moved from tenor to alto. We welcomed Mr John Granger who joined the choir as a bass and Mr Chris Denton as our new Assistant Organist, succeeding Mr Ronny Krippner who left to pursue his teaching career. |
Cathedral Choir Report 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In 2006 the Cathedral Choir sang: 45 Sung Eucharists 6 Sung Eucharists (boys' voices) 4 Sung Eucharists (men's voices) 1 Sung Requiem "All Souls'' (men's voices) 1 Confirmation with Sung Eucharist 7 Choral Matins 48 Choral Evensongs (1 Memorial Evensong for Romesh Velu) 32 Choral Evensongs (boys' voices) 1 "Top Ten Hymns" "service" Service of Commissioning of the Girls' Friendly Society Provincial President Service of Thanksgiving for H. M. the Queen's 80th birthday Service of Thanksgiving for the 150th anniversary of the Missions to Seamen Service to celebrate the centenary of the English Hymnal 2 Ordinations Scouts' Carol Service (boys' voices) St Anne's Hospice Service Christingle Service Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 1 Civic Service 5 Concerts
Choir Tour to Bangor Cathedral (3 Choral Evensongs, 1 Wedding, 1 Sung Eucharist) In addition, the Cathedral Training Choir sang 32 Evensongs The following Admissions were made:-
The prize for most improved chorister was shared between Giordan and Fraser The cup for best attendance was won by Ruben (950 attendance in 2006) Robert, Huw, Harry, Oliver and Ruben were successful in Bishop's Chorister examinations Harvey and Daniel were successful in Dean's Chorister examinations. Christopher Barton was awarded the honorary Fellowship of the Guild of Church Musicians by Archbishop Rowan at a service at Lambeth Palace Andrew moved from alto to tenor and Jason moved from treble to alto Mr George Conn left the choir, emigrating to France We welcomed Mr Ronny Krippner as our new Assistant Organist |
Cathedral Choir Report 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In 2005 the Cathedral Choir sang: 47 Sung Eucharists including 75th Anniversary of the Dean and Chapter of Monmouth, 2 with Baptisms 2 Sung Requiems (All Souls' and Requiem in Thanksgiving for life of H.H. Pope John-Paul II) 9 Sung Eucharists (boys' voices) 3 Sung Eucharists (men's voices) 6 Choral Matins 59 Choral Evensongs, 2 with Admissions of Canons; 3 with Admissions of Choristers Memorial Evensongs for Canon Derek Jones, Canon Michael Beasley and Vernon Fletcher; 1 Thanksgiving for Centenary of Rotary International 32 Choral Evensongs (boys' voices) 2 Choral Evensongs (men's voices) 1 Hymn Festival Service to commemorate 60th Anniversary of the end of World War II 2 Ordinations Advent Carol Service "From Darkness to Light" Scouts' Carol Service (boys' voices) Samaritans Carol Service Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 1 Civic Service 3 Concerts
Choral Evensong at Brecon Cathedral 2 BBC Radio Wales 'Celebration' recordings In addition, the Cathedral Training Choir sang
The following Admissions were made:-
Andrew moved from treble to alto, James moved from treble to tenor and Darren moved from alto to bass. Assistant organist Mr Timothy Phillips left to take up a post in Exeter after ten years' service to St Woolos Cathedral. |
Cathedral Choir Report 2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In 2004 the Cathedral Choir sang: 48 Sung Eucharists, 1 with Confirmation 1 Sung Requiem (All Souls') 10 Sung Eucharists (boys' voices) 6 Sung Eucharists (men's voices) 5 Choral Matins, 1 with Admission of Choristers 1 Choral Matins (men's voices) 56 Choral Evensongs, 1 with Admissions of Choristers 34 Choral Evensongs (boys' voices) 1 Choral Evensong (men's voices) 1 Ordination Advent Carol Service "From Darkness to Light" Scouts' Carol Service Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 1 Civic Service 1 Judges' Service 1 Good Friday Concert (Faure Requiem) 1 concert for the Friends of St Woolos Cathedral, with the Campanella Duo Epiphany Sung Eucharist at Westminster Abbey 3 Choral Evensongs at Westminster Abbey 1 BBC Radio 4 Sunday Worship (live) broadcast 1 HTV 'In Fine Voice' broadcast 1 CD Recording (Anthems for Choirs) In addition, the Cathedral Training Choir sang 32 Evensongs
The following Admissions were made:-
Jonathan moved from treble to alto, Sam moved from alto to tenor, and James L joined the choir as a tenor Choir outings included a Seniors' overnight trip to Lille and a visit to the Llangorse Rope Centre |