Thanks again for the Corpus Christi suggestions. I was particularly struck by Andrea Ramsey’s tender treatment of ‘miserere’ in Ave Verum Corpus.
Nigel.
]]>1) 36 of the 42 cathedrals include girls in the choristership line up in some way, not 24.
2) Whilst Carris’ appointment at St Paul’s is probably unprecedented in the history of the cathedral itself (especially considering it is one of the 6 with no girl choristers), it was not unprecedented in the wider cathedral sphere with Durham, York, Peterborough, Newcastle and Exeter all being examples of places where women have held choral scholarships and Lay Clerkships.
]]>This is important, and it is something I am working on. We do have a piece by Hannah Kendall in this list but I’d definitely like more, so if you know of any more Black women writing church music please let me know.
]]>Even the many men who are African Church music composers, are scarcely acknowledged.
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