Revised English Hymnal

Revised English Hymnal

Review: The Revised English Hymnal The Canterbury Press (2023) £35 Review by Dr John Kitchen MBE We have waited a long time for this, but at last it has appeared:  the latest version of the English Hymnal.  Its publication has been beset by endless delays, but the...
Music & Liturgy 50.3

Music & Liturgy 50.3

The latest edition of Music & Liturgy (Vol 50.3), the journal of the Society of St Gregory, hits doormats next week (or shortly thereafter).  In this issue, there are reports and reflections from Summer School 2024 at Liverpool Hope University; a reflection on the...
SSG AGM

SSG AGM

Notice is hereby given to members that the Annual General Meeting of the Society of Saint Gregory will be held online (by Zoom) on Saturday 23 November 2024 at 12.15pm. AGENDA 1. Welcome from the Chair 2. Apologies for absence 3. Approval of the Minutes of the Annual...
New Rieger organ

New Rieger organ

For all those organ enthusiasts out there, this video by Balint Karosi gives an extraordinary introduction to the new Rieger instrument at the Musikkittalo in Helsinki.  Parish organists may have some difficulty in persuading their parish priests of an urgent need for...
Young Conducting Scholarships

Young Conducting Scholarships

Sing for Pleasure has opened applications for its Young Conducting Scholarship 2024-25. This specially designed, year-long programme offers promising young musicians, ages 18-25, funded places on Sing for Pleasure courses, plus one-to-one mentoring and support to...
Composers’ group

Composers’ group

The Composers’ Group next meets online on Saturday 14th September at 2pm.  All involved in writing music or texts for the liturgy, from beginners to advanced, are welcome.  The session lasts no longer than 2 hours.  Please contact Alan Smith, the group’s...