St Edmundsbury Cathedral in Bury St Edmunds invites public to join online choir

St Edmundsbury Cathedral in Bury St Edmunds is inviting the public to join a virtual choir in singing Fauré’s Requiem.

'Singers of all voices' are invited to log in to social media from 5pm on Friday (June 12) to participate in a 'come and sing' version of the mass.

The organ accompaniment and soloists have been pre-recorded and these will provide backing and support via the Cathedral’s YouTube channel, whilst singers join in at home.

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"Music lifts the spirits."

Richard Cook, acting director of music, said: "A similar venture on Good Friday was hugely successful with more than 1,400 singers joining in a virtual version of Stainer’s Crucifixion.

"Music lifts the spirits and we are pleased to be able to engage creatively with people in this way."

The cathedral is also holding a series of recitals on Fridays at 1pm. These can be viewed on the Facebook page, or watch again by clicking here.

Anyone interested in finding out more about the virtual choir, please contact Richard Cook on adom@stedscathedral.org or see the Cathedral’s website.