Christ’s Hospital a singing success

The CH Senior Chapel Choir (Schola Cantorum) performed in front of an audience of 2,500 at London’s Barbican Centre on the evening of 3 March as finalists in the Choir of the Year Competition.
JPCT 050314 Christ's Hospital choir - came 3rd in a competition. Photo by Derek Martin SUS-140503-130220001JPCT 050314 Christ's Hospital choir - came 3rd in a competition. Photo by Derek Martin SUS-140503-130220001
JPCT 050314 Christ's Hospital choir - came 3rd in a competition. Photo by Derek Martin SUS-140503-130220001

It was such an amazing achievement for the CH Choir to be awarded third place in this renowned competition which included choirs from across the UK and to perform their well-rehearsed Blue Moon, Carol of the Bells and I’m a Train, after which the hall exploded into a rapture of applause.

Andrew Cleary, Director of Music at the School said: “There was a buzz of excitement in the auditorium as the panel of distinctive judges, chaired by Douglas Coombes MBE composer, deliberated the results. The top three senior choirs were very close indeed. The competition was a brilliant experience and I am extremely proud of our Schola Cantorum.”

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There are 28 pupils in Schola who sing regularly in the Chapel at CH and at school concerts and other venues, under the baton of Andrew Cleary. Having just competed at the Barbican, Schola recently performed in February at the School’s showcase concert at St John’s, Smith Square and this week they sung at a Church Service in the City of London, the School’s original home.

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