28.10.23 | The Citadel, York

Repertoire:

Be thou my vision

Little Jazz Mass

Five passion hymns

Can you hear me?

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25.10.23 - 27.10.23 | Friends of FISP Exclusive event

Repertoire:

Wednesday Evensong

Responses - Philip Radcliffe

Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in F - Michael Wise

Thy word is a lantern unto my feet - Henry Purcell

Thursday Evensong

Responses - Philip Radcliffe

Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in E - Herbert Murrill

Be thou my vision - Bob Chilcott

Friday Evensong

Responses - Philip Radcliffe

Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis (Collegium Regale)- Herbert Howells

Spirit of the Lord - Sir Edward Elgar

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03.08.23 - 07.08.23

Repertoire:

Vigilate - Byrd

Teach me, O Lord - Byrd

Psalm 23 - Claude Le Jeune

Mass for four voices - Tallis

Expectans Expectavi - Wood

O most merciful - Wood

My soul, there is a country- Parry

Beati Quorum Via - Stanford

Jubilate Deo - Britten

Lord, Thou hast been our refuge - V. Williams

Old Hundredth - V. Williams

Seek him that Maketh the seven stars - Dove

Come, Holy Ghost

“What an incredible experience! I have never experienced anything quite like it. All praise to Caius and his team for their extraordinary hard work and commitment. Singing in Saint Mark’s, San Miniato, Santa Croce and The Duomo was so fantastic.”

Florence 2023 Participant

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28.07.23 - 30.07.23

Repertoire:

Saturday Compline - York Minister

Ancient Compline Chant

O Sanctum Convivium

Saturday Eucharist - York Minster

Jackson in G

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence - Bairstow

Exsurge Domine - Byrd

Sunday Eucharist - Beverly Minster

Jackson in G

Exsurge Domine - Byrd

O Sanctum Convivium

Sunday Choral Evensong - Beverly Minster

Introit: Let all Mortal Flesh Keep Silence - Bairstow

Preces & Responses: Rose

Canticles: Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B Minor - Noble

Anthem: Blessed City, Heavenly Salem - Bairstow

“I have attended three events run by FISP and always find Caius is great at communicating what he wants from us as a choir. I feel my singing and my understanding of choral music grows every time I attend a workshop. He aims for and helps us all to achieve a wonderful sound. If you want to be challenged in a fun and supportive environment I can wholeheartedly recommend attending an FISP course.”

York 2023 Participant

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10.02.23 - 12.02.23

Repertoire:

Friday Compline - Guy's Chapel

Finished the first day with the meditative service of Compline, usually sung by the monks of the monastery to close the day. This was sung by Candlelight, ending with John Duggan's Ave Verum.

Saturday Mass - Westminster Cathedral

Kyrie: Mass for Five Voices, Byrd

Gloria: Mass for Five Voices, Byrd

Offertory Motet: Civitas Sancti Tui, Byrd

Sanctus & Benedictus: St Anne's Mass, Macmillann

Angus Dei: St Anne's Mass, Macmillan

Communion Motet: Ave Verum, Mawby

Sunday Mass - St George's Cathedral

Kyrie: Mass for Five Voices, Byrd

Gloria VII

Offertory Motet: Civitas Sancti Tui, Byrd

Sanctus & Benedictus: Mass for Five Voices, Byrd

Angus Dei: Mass for Five Voices, Byrd

Communion Motet: Ave Verum, Mawby

Sunday Evensong - King's College Chapel

Introit: Holy is the True Light, Harris

Responses: Ayleward

Canticles: Moeran in D

Anthem: O Thou the Central Orb, Wood

“Very friendly, really good to be singing at a high level and pleased that a scratch choir makes such a good sound. Including part leaders was a help. Very impressed with Caius's and David's musicality. All the organisers were very approachable and engaging, and worked so hard to make the week a success, really went out of their way to help. Such marvellous places to sing.”

London 2023 Participant

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22.04.23 | Selby Abbey

Repertoire:

Mathew Coleridge - Requiem

Faure - Requiem

“The whole day was so inspiring! It was uplifting singing with over 200 other singers in such a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The rehearsal was very inclusive regardless of your ability and the final concert was truly memorable. The opportunity to be taught by such outstanding conductors surrounded by brilliant soloists made it a day to remember. Looking forward to the next one.”

Selby Abbey ‘Come and Sing’ participant

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05.07.22 - 09.07.22

Repertoire:

Compline

Gregorian chant

Concert

Civitas Sancti tui - William Byrd

Ave Verum - William Byrd

If ye love me- Thomas Tallis

Mass for four voices - William Byrd

This is the record of John- Orlando Gibbons

I shame at my unworthiness - John Dowland

O Sing Joyfully - Adrian Batten

Fourth Evening Service - Adrian Batten

Evening Hymn - Henry Balfour Gardiner

Like as the Hart - Herbert Howells

O radiant Dawn - James Macmillian

Collect in the time of Plague or sickness - Anthony Gray (written for the FISP 'Come and Sing Online')

Guardian Angel - Judith Weir

​Mass

Mass for four voices - William Byrd

If ye love me - Thomas Tallis

Ave Verum - William Byrd

Evensong

O radiant Dawn - James Macmillian

Preces & Responses - Richard Ayleward

Fourth Evening Service - Adrian Batten

Evening Hymn - Henry Balfour Gardiner

“I had an amazing time on the Florence International Singing Programme! Beautiful music, gorgeous locations and wonderful people, and I gained so much knowledge through expert group coaching but also one-to-one teaching. I can't recommend the course highly enough to any singer, of any ability, considering it.”

Florence Participant 2022

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22.07.22 - 24.07.22

Repertoire:

Friday Complineb

Ancient Compline Chant

Saturday Eucharist - York Minster

The Mass of the Quiet Hour - George Oldroyd

Breathe on me Breath of God - Philip Wilby

Ave Verum - William Byrd

Sunday Latin Mass - York Oratory

Introit: Gregorian Chant

Kyrie: Mass for four voices- William Byrd

Gloria: Mass for four voices- William Byrd

Offertory: Sancte Deus - Thomas Tallis

Sanctus: Mass for four voices - Thomas Tallis

Communion: Ave Verum - William Byrd

Angus: ‘Mass for five voices’- William Byrd

Sunday Choral Evensong - St Lawrence's

Introit: Ave Maria - Robert Parsons

Preces & Responses: Richard Ayleward

Canticles: Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in D - George Dyson

Anthem: The Spirit of the Lord – Sir Edward Elgar

This was the first choral course I have ever been on; it won't be the last. Caius, Tom and Anthony were extremely welcoming. The repertoire was challenging and we worked hard, but the rewards were huge, and the opportunities fabulous. I look forward to joining you again soon”

York 2022 Participant

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09.05.2020

During the lockdown, due to the Coranavirus, we hosted an online come and sing to keep connected through the power of music.

Repertoire:

Faure Requiem

“The opportunity to sing 'with' other people. I'm really missing making music in the real world. Opportunities like this are so important. The session was well-led and well-organised. I particularly enjoyed the new piece of music.''

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''Thank you very much for the hard work and effort! Singing Faure Requiem again after many years brought back so many wonderful memories. It is a beautiful piece of music and a very good choice''

​Come and Sing Participants 2020

The first online Come and Sing we hosted when the national lockdown was enforced weeks before Easter Sunday, a crucial time for singers with several services consisting of varying music, and churches closed.

With over 70 people joining us for the day - it was a resounding success.

Repertoire:

Stainer’s Crucifixion

''Caius is exceptionally good-natured and has a wonderful sense of humour. Combined with his musical talent, this made for a fantastic day of singing great music with a great conductor.’'

​Come and Sing Participant 2020