Update 16 Feb 2026: Pronunciation guides added.
We have an exciting but challenging concert coming up. Here are some free resources that can help you learn some of the most difficult pieces, along with guidance on how to access them.
The following links are to MP3 files
Here is the programme (full programme with organ music also attached):
| Bruckner | Locus iste (European Sacred Music p. 82) |
| Bruckner | Locus Iste (European Sacred Music p. 82) Os justi (European Sacred Music p. 75) Christus factus est (European Sacred Music p. 68) |
| Schumann | 4 Doppelchörige Gesänge: |
John Fletcher Music is a useful resource for learning some of the music we perform. It provides free for individual use for out-of-copyright music.
You will need to register for a free account:
If you do not already have an account, the process is quite simple (and described in detail at the John Fletcher Music Help area). Essentially:
Saturday 20th June, 2026.
The music for the summer concert comprises two books of Gershwin songs, both available to either hire or buy.
Please pick your music choices below and choose a purchase option to pay online. Check that you receive a confirmation email from 'service@paypal.co.uk'; keep this email until after the music distribution.
In-line with general practice, we have removed our requirement for testing, mask wearing, and social distancing measures, but we do understand that many people wish to minimise the chance of becoming infected or of spreading infection.
Please do not attend a rehearsal if you are feeling ill or have symptoms of Covid or other viruses like flu. If in doubt, you can attend and sit at the edge or back, wearing a mask, so that you can listen and mark up your score with any instructions.
The annual subscription to the choir is £200, payable in one go in September at the start of each new season, or in four quarterly instalments of £50 in September, December, March and June.
Please let us know if you have questions or concerns around paying. We will try to help!
The easiest way to pay is to set up a standing order to the choir’s account:
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Generally, walks are every one or two months. Please contact vivacewalkers@gmail.com for details.