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CLASSICAL WEEKEND 2025 – Choir Crawl

21st March 2025 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Calling Singers in Sheffield! 

Join us on Friday 21st March to celebrate the launch of the Classical Weekend with a fantastic, open-for-all “Choir Crawl” through some of our favourite haunts in Sheffield.
We’ll be stopping by some wonderful locations through town to sing a selection of choral favourites from the 16th century through to modern day. 

There will be a rehearsal on Friday 14th March in the evening that you would need to be available for in central Sheffield.
On Friday 21st March, we aim to do another run through at around 5pm in central Sheffield, with the performances then taking place from 6pm – 8pm.
 
If you would like to join in, please do get in touch! Email Rose at classicalsheffieldcoordinator@gmail.comwith the following details;
Your Name
Voice Part
Availability for a rehearsal on Friday 14th March in the evening in Sheffield City Centre
Availability for a run through at 5pm on Friday 21st March
Any groups you already sing in
We look forward to hearing from you!

Repertoire

View Me Lord – Richard Lloyd
  • A meditative setting of a poem by Thomas Campion, this piece has become a firm favourite of choirs across the country.
Abendlied – Josef Rheinberger
  • Probably the best known piece by the composer, a beautiful sacred motet, “Evening song”
Ubi Caritas – Ola Gjeilo
  • One of the most famous pieces by the famous Norwegian composer, with it’s gentle melody and colourful, warm harmonies.
Ave Maria – Robert Nathaniel Dett
  • A beautiful rendition of the traditional prayer to the virgin Mary, set by Canadian-American composer Robert Nathaniel Dett
My Heart in Thine – Charles Stanford
  • A song of depth and emotional connection, from the Irish composer’s collection of 8 partsongs. A favourite of concerts and weddings.
Lay a Garland – Robert Pearsall
  • Stunning 8 part madrigal with rich harmonies, suspensions and polyphonic writing.
Crucifixus a 8 – Antonio Lotti
  • The most well known work by Lotti from the ‘Credo in F’, an evocative piece with imitative textures and rich layering of the voices.
Set me as a Seal – Rene Clausen
  • A pensive and expressive favourite of concerts, weddings, and church services, Clausen’s setting of this text is simple, poignant and beautiful.
Beati Quorum Via – Charles Stanford
  • Another piece by the Anglican choral giant, this 6 part motet is one of Stanford’s most exquisite compositions
Rise Up My Love – Healey Wilan
  • Text from the Song of Solomon, set in a peaceful and flowing style by the English-Canadian composer and scotch enthusiast, Healey Wilan.
The Goslings – Frederick Bridge
  • This humorous part song by Sir Frederick Bridge tells the story of an unfortunate young gosling. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face!
Goodnight Sweetheart – Carter & Hudson
  • A light-hearted fireside classic, and the perfect number to conclude this Classical Sheffield Choral Crawl.

We extend our thanks to the brilliant team behind the Festival of the Outdoors, who are sponsoring all of our Free activity throughout the festival weekend. We are thrilled that the Classical Weekend can take place as part of the month-long activities celebrating what it means to be The Outdoor City.

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