COME AND SING DAY
PIMLICO, LONDON, UK
SATURDAY 6 MARCH 2027
Jonathan Dove Seek him that maketh the seven stars
James MacMillan Miserere
Hubert Parry Blest pair of sirens
OVERVIEW
“Graham’s mastery of the rehearsal process and ability to inspire made the experience invaluable” Rose, Australia
Graham Ross leads Singers Abroad’s popular 2027 Come and Sing Day. Join us at St Saviour’s Church, Pimlico in London to work on three masterpieces of the choral repertoire: James MacMillan’s Miserere, inspired by Gregorio Allegri’s own setting for Ash Wednesday, and two celestial-themed works for double choir: Jonathan Dove’s magnificent Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Hubert Parry’s celebratory Blest pair of sirens. The day leads to an informal performance at the end of the afternoon followed by a glass of wine.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
The Come and Sing Day is open to singers of all ages and all voice parts. No prior knowledge or experience of the three works is necessary to participate, though a good level of choral singing experience and sight-reading skills is obviously advantageous!
The day begins with coffee and ends with an informal performance followed by a glass of wine, with plenty of opportunity to meet other participants in the breaks. There is no dress code – everything is informal and relaxed! Participants should bring their own copies of the repertoire, or, at a small extra cost, scores can be provided.
BOOKINGS
Booking is now open for our 2027 Come and Sing Day on Saturday 6 March 2027. Participants must pay the £25 participation fee in advance to secure their place on the day.
PRICINGS
The Come and Sing Day costs £25 per person, which includes all musical tuition and the informal performance, as well as tea and coffee and a glass of wine. There is an additional charge of £10 if participants wish us to hire scores on their behalf. Places are only secured once payment has been received, which is non-refundable after 5 February 2027.
PERSONNEL
In recent seasons his work has taken him to Sydney Opera House, Washington’s Library of Congress, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Concergebouw and across Europe. At the age of 25 he made his BBC Proms and Glyndebourne debuts, with other opera work taking him to Jerusalem, London, Aldeburgh and Provence. He studied music at Clare College, Cambridge and conducting at the Royal College of Music, London.
OUTLINE SCHEDULE
Saturday 6 March 2027
1000 registration and coffee at St Saviour’s Church, Pimlico, London
1030-1230 Session 1
1230-1345 Lunch break (participants to source their own lunch)
1345-1545 Session 2
1545 tea
1615-1645 Informal concert
1645 glass of wine
1730 finish
LOCATION
The Come and Sing Day takes place at St Saviour’s Church in Pimlico, London.
Address:
St Saviour's Church
St George's Square
Pimlico
London
SW1V 3QW
By Bus: There are several buses that stop outside the church; 24, 360 and C10. St Saviour’s is a 5 minute walk from Vauxhall Bridge Road, which has links to number 2, 36, & 185 buses.
By Tube: The church is less than 10 minutes’ walk from Victoria Underground, Main Line, and Bus stations, and minutes’ walk from Pimlico tube.
By Car: There is street parking available outside the church. If you are using Sat Nav please see our postcode and details above.
By Bicycle: There are cycle racks available outside Pimlico tube station. Cycle hire is available directly outside the church.
REPERTOIRE
Jonathan Dove Seek him that matter the seven stars (edition: Faber Music)
James MacMillan Miserere (edition: Boosey & Hawkes)
Hubert Parry Blest pair of sirens (recommended edition: Novello)