Canticum – Stanford & Howells: Master and Student – 7:30pm
Mark Forkgen – Conductor
Julian Thomas – Organist
Herbert Howells was among a galaxy of famous students taught composition by Charles Villiers Stanford at the Royal College of Music. Through their canticles and anthems the two men transformed Anglican sacred music. Among the highlights of Canticum's programme are Stanford’s operatic “For lo, I raise up” and his sunny A major setting of the Magnificat. From Howells come the Requiem, a work marked with the stamp of his genius, and “Take him, earth, for cherishing”, his lament for the assassinated President Kennedy.
Stanford Magnificat in A
Howells Requiem
Stanford Justorum animae
Stanford Benedictus in C
Interval
Stanford For lo, I raise up
Howells Like as the hart
Howells Take him, earth, for cherishing
Stanford Coelos ascendit hodie
Howells Te Deum (coll reg)
Tickets £15 (Free for under 18s)
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Elder High School Glee Club – 3pm – FREE CONCERT
Celebrate the songs you love! Broadway showstoppers, American folk traditions, & pop favourites — performed in rich four-part men's harmony.
Elder High School is an all-boys high school in Cincinnati, Ohio, and its acclaimed Elder Glee Club has toured across the United States and much of Europe since 1976. For this concert tour, the ensemble is led by Co-Directors Marco Colant and Justin Kohler.
From the bright lights of Broadway to beloved folk tunes from the US to Africa, and chart-topping pop — experience it all in powerful four-part male harmony! Audiences will enjoy a vibrant mix of classics, including timeless hits by The Temptations, the joyful groove of Stevie Wonder, and the sun-soaked harmonies of The Beach Boys. The program also features moving spirituals such as Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel, Climbin’ Up the Mountain, Poor Man Lazarus, and We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace, adding depth and soul to the performance. Blending rich choral tradition with the energy of pop and soul favourites, the Elder School Glee Club delivers an uplifting musical experience that celebrates harmony, nostalgia, and the joy of live performance.
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SSCS is delighted to invite you to our Summer Concert 2026 on Sunday 5 July at 6pm, directed by Oliver Lallemant. The programme is Giacomo Puccini's Messa di Gloria and tickets are available here or on the door. You can download the flyer here. SSCS is always looking for even more members to be a part of our wonderfully fun and engaging choir. There's no audition; we welcome everyone. Email Olly for details admin@sloanesquarechoralsociety.com