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This choir trip to England is something for you \u2026<\/p>\n
if you love singing English choral music;
if you love English choral evensongs and other choral traditions;
if you would like to sing in beautiful English cathedrals and an abbey;
if you would like to sing under the direction of an English conductor;
if you would like to be part of The Vespere Singers: the Dutch-English \u2018visiting choir\u2019
if you would like to wander through English towns and enjoy the English countryside.<\/p>\n
For the third consecutive year, Koorschool Delft is organising a choir tour of English cathedrals this summer. This is the perfect opportunity to combine much-loved English choral traditions with a trip to England.<\/p>\n
This year the Vespere Singers will once again be singing the most beautiful choral music in a number of evensong services as well as a mass under the baton of the English composer and conductor Oliver Tarney.<\/p>\n
We will be singing this summer in the cathedral of Guildford and in the magnificent St George\u2019s Chapel in Windsor: the Royal Chapel!<\/p>\n
There will be daily rehearsals, but there will also be time to visit the three towns and surrounding areas.<\/p>\n
You are free to make your own travel and accommodation arrangements in accordance with your own wishes and budget. But if you prefer, we can also assist you with booking your trip and accommodation.<\/p>\n
Singing in the choir is for experienced and advanced choral singers: you will be expected to know every single note by the first rehearsal in England, without having to depend on your fellow singers.<\/p>\n
Further details and entry requirements can be found below. <\/p>\n
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English composer Oliver Tarney<\/span> (1984) was introduced\u00a0to choral singing in his parish church at a young age. From that moment, choral singing became his greatest inspiration and remains so to this day. After studying music at the University of Manchester and earning a master\u2019s degree in composition, he worked as Head of Composition and Singing at Winchester College. He has written a lot of music for children and adults, amateurs and professionals. Major works include his acclaimed \u2018Magnificat\u2019, recorded for Convivium Records, and his \u2018St Mark Passion\u2019, commissioned by the St Endellion Easter Festival. Oliver has worked widely to promote singing in communities, choirs and classrooms. His great passion is to inspire people to sing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Since September 2024, Oliver has been part of the conducting team leading the Choral Evensong Series in the Delft Schuilkerk. For the first evensong last year, he composed The Schuil Service<\/em>: a new Magnificat <\/em>and Nunc dimittis<\/em> which premiered on 3 September 2023.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Source: www.olivertarney.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Source: olivertarney.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”2vw||2vw||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”2vw||2vw||true|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_width_bottom=”3px” border_color_bottom=”#D33E50″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”DATES AND PROGRAMME” open_toggle_text_color=”#C92B3F” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” toggle_icon=”||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”24px” open_icon_color=”#C92B3F” open_toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”24px” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#C92B3F” title_font_size=”24px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 11-16 August 2026<\/p>\n The exact times of daily rehearsals, evensongs and mass will be announced later.<\/p>\n You can set your own arrival and departure dates.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”REPERTOIRE” open_toggle_text_color=”#C92B3F” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” toggle_icon=”||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”24px” open_icon_color=”#C92B3F” open_toggle_icon=”||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”24px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#C92B3F” title_font_size=”24px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The repertoire, the specific pieces of which will be announced by the middle of May at the latest, will include:\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”TARGET GROUP” open_toggle_text_color=”#C92B3F” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” toggle_icon=”||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”24px” open_icon_color=”#C92B3F” open_toggle_icon=”||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”24px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#C92B3F” title_font_size=”24px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Singing in the choir is open to experienced and independent choral singers who have proven choral experience and preferably, who have sung evensongs before.<\/p>\n You must know the repertoire, which will be announced well in advance, as there will be no time for learning notes during the rehearsals in England!<\/p>\n You should also not have any problem with understanding an English-speaking conductor.<\/p>\n There is room for 28 choristers. Choristers who participated last year will be given priority when registering.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”AUDITION” open_toggle_text_color=”#C92B3F” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” toggle_icon=”||fa||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”24px” open_icon_color=”#C92B3F” open_toggle_icon=”||fa||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”24px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#C92B3F” title_font_size=”24px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In order to be admitted to the choir, we require new singers to provide a singer r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and a digital audition in the form of a sung recording of a psalm and a part of a Magnificat. After registration, you will be sent sheet music and a \u2018track\u2019 of the Magnificat to sing along to for your recording.<\/p>\n After your audition and r\u00e9sum\u00e9 have been assessed, you will be notified as soon as possible whether you may sing with the choir.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”PARTICIPATION COSTS” open_toggle_text_color=”#C92B3F” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” toggle_icon=”||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”24px” open_icon_color=”#C92B3F” open_toggle_icon=”||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”24px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#C92B3F” title_font_size=”24px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Participation fee: \u20ac 202<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Included<\/u>:<\/strong><\/p>\n Not included<\/u>:<\/strong><\/p>\n After confirming your participation, Koorschool Delft will send you a list of accommodation where you can get a discount. We are currently in discussion with various hotels in this regard.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”ETA document required for travel to the UK” open_toggle_text_color=”#C92B3F” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”24px” open_icon_color=”#C92B3F” open_toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”24px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#C92B3F” title_font_size=”24px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n PLEASE NOTE: <\/strong>From 2 April 2025, EU passport holders travelling to the UK will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). You will need this document in addition to a valid passport (an ID card can only be used under certain conditions). British and Irish passport holders do not need an ETA. <\/p>\n Reisadvies Verenigd Koninkrijk | Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION CONDITIONS” open_toggle_text_color=”#C92B3F” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” toggle_icon=”5||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”24px” open_icon_color=”#C92B3F” open_toggle_icon=”5||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”24px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#C92B3F” title_font_size=”24px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n After confirmation of your participation, you will receive a payment request. On receipt of your payment, your registration will be definite.<\/p>\n The following terms and conditions shall apply to this English singing week:<\/p>\n For cancellations after 1 June 2026, 25% of the participation fee will be charged.<\/p>\n For cancellations after 1 July 2026, 75% will be charged; no refund is possible after 15 July 2026.<\/p>\n Cancellation of travel and accommodation and any other costs must be arranged by yourself.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”2vw|2vw|2vw|2vw|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can register via the digital application form.\u00a0<\/p>\n After receiving your application, we will send you confirmation of receipt and instructions for your digital audition.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][dsm_contact_form_7 cf7_library=”12340″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|2vw||2vw|false|true” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/dsm_contact_form_7][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” module_class=”contact_form_five” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px|false|false” transparent_background=”off” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|||||” custom_padding_phone=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text titel” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”|700|||||||” text_font_size=”40px” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”38px” header_letter_spacing=”1px” header_line_height=”1.5em” header_3_font=”||on||||||” header_3_font_size=”16px” header_3_line_height=”1.5em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”600px” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”2vw||0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”3vw||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”30px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_font_size_phone=”25px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_css_main_element=”line-height: 110%;” border_color_all=”#ffffff” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”1280px” custom_padding=”0px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/koorschooldelft.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Picture1.png” alt=”St George\u2019s Chapel in Windsor” title_text=”Picture1″ align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”||on||||||” background_color=”rgba(245,245,245,0.52)” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”40px|40px|40px|40px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”||on||||||” background_color=”rgba(245,245,245,0.52)” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”40px|40px|40px|40px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n St George\u2019s Chapel is the \u2018house chapel\u2019 of Windsor Castle, England\u2019s oldest royal residence. Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. The original wooden castle was built by William the Conqueror in 1077 to guard the western approach to London.<\/p>\n The chapel, built between 1475 and 1528, is the architectural highlight of the castle. It is one of the finest Gothic buildings in England.<\/p>\n Within and beneath the chapel lie the resting places of eleven British monarchs, including Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip.<\/p>\nInformation and tickets<\/h1>\n
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The cathedrals<\/strong><\/h2>\n
St George\u2019s Chapel in Windsor<\/h2>\n