Cappella Nova Outreach at St Bride’s is our newest initiative to encourage people from all walks of life to enjoy enhanced wellbeing through joining together in song…
So far this has already ranged from a Service of Sung Evening Prayer to monthly fun-singing sessions, and it will shortly extend to occasional public performance by Cappella Nova’s ensembles – all taking place at St Bride’s Church in Glasgow’s West End, a much sought-after location for musical events thanks to its celebrated acoustics.
Sing for Your Life!
Thursdays monthly, 2.00 for 2.15-3.15pm
Led by Alan and Rebecca Tavener, these fun-singing session are free to all, require no previous experience of music or singing, and are designed as a cheerful, relaxed get-togethers to enjoy the health benefits of singing. There are always loads of easy, well-known songs, no pressure, and an opportunity for you to request and influence what happens in the sessions. All are very welcome to take part – the more the merrier! No need to bring anything with you – and refreshments will be available.
Forthcoming dates January to July 2025 are listed on the Sing for your Life! Poster.
St Bride 1500
Our saint, St Brigit of Kildare, died 1500 years ago and this great milestone has inspired an extended Patronal Festival. Special choral services on Sunday 9 February 2025 will be preceded the previous day by a series of events on Saturday 8 February…
12noon – Ecumenical Service CAPS with participation from local churches
Music from Rebecca Tavener and Bill Taylor (harp) Hymn
Followed by a light lunch.
1.00pm – Singing Workshop for all
You too can sing medieval plainsong! Calling all those who would love the opportunity to participate in singing plainsong together, we are gathering a community choir to work on the medieval chant for St Brigit, and anyone who enjoys joining in this will also have the opportunity to participate in the Performance…
There is no charge to participate and, if you would like to register, simply send a message via the Cappella Nova Contact Form.
4.30pm – Performance (ending c6.15) ‘Holy Star of Ireland’
Medieval Irish music and poetry in honour of St Brigit of Kildare performed by the professional singers of CANTY web with Bill Taylor (Harp); Gillean McDougall (narrator); Schola Cantorum of St Bride;
Community Singers.
Admission by donation. Followed by a reception and a glass of wine.