Summer 2026

Our Summer event is a ‘Come and Sing’ with the theme ‘Music for a Royal Occasion’, prompted by

The King’s official birthday. The music is taken from coronations, funerals and weddings from the

past 100 years and features a wide range of styles and composers:

Parry, C.H.H – I Was Glad –  Performed QEII & KCIII coronations

Handel, G.F – Zadok the Priest – Performed at most coronations

Vaughan Williams, R – O Taste and See –  Performed at QEII coronation

Willan, H – O Lord Our Governour – Performed at QEII coronation

Brass/organ interlude

Rowlands, W – Love Divine –  Performed at QEII funeral

Tallis, T – If Ye Love Me – Performed at Prince Philip’s funeral

Trad. Kyiv – Kontakion of the Dead – Performed at QEII funeral

Rutter, J – This Is the Day – Performed at PW & PK wedding

Lloyd Webber, A – Make A Joyful Noise – Performed at KCIII coronation

Williams, W – Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer

It promises to be a fun day of exciting, bombastic and truly regal music.

Saturday 20th June 2026 at St Peter and St Paul, Church Way, Botley OX2 9JY

10:00 – Registration

10:15 – Rehearsal 1

11:30 – Tea break

11:45 – Rehearsal 2

13:00 – Bring-and-share buffet lunch

14:00 – Rehearsal 3

15:15 – Tea break

15:30 – Rehearsal 4

16:45 – Break

17:00 –  Informal performance

17:45 – Drinks reception

18.30 – Event finishes

Tickets are £25 on the door or £20 in advance which includes scores and a buffet lunch.

Book here for Saturday 20th June 2026