The Chapel

On the fourth Sunday in Lent the Choral Society, which included most members of the Choir, presented a performance of parts of the Messiah instead of the usual service of evensong.

On Wednesday, 25th February, the annual Choir Supper was held. A most enjoyable meal was provided, after which entertainment varying from skiffle to conjuring tricks was appreciated by all.

Last, but certainly not least, Mr. Waine, who was taken ill two weeks before the end of term, is greatly missed by the Choir for the way in which he conducts its singing. We are most grateful to the Chaplain and Mr. Pemberton for taking his place.

The following music was sung during the term :—

"Insanae et Vanae Curae"—Haydn. "Blessed be the God and Father"—S. S. Wesley. "0 Taste and See"—Vaughan Williams. "Jesu, Grant me this I pray"—Bairstow—Gibbons. "Ave Verum Corpus" Mozart. "Drop, drop, slow tears"—Fletcher—Gibbons.

Communion Service—Darke. With the congregation :—

Stanford in B flat—Jubilate.

Walmisley in D minor—Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis.

Merbecke--Communion Service. J.G.S.

THE CHORAL SOCIETY

The work of the Society throughout the term was devoted to the detailed preparation of Messiah to be held on 8th and 9th March in the School Chapel.

It was decided at the beginning of the term to abandon the idea of giving a performance of the whole work without cuts, as this would have involved more preparation than we had time for.

By dint of very hard work on the part of a strong nucleus of leaders and the untiring help of Mr. Waine, the choruses gradually took shape, until in the final week the chorus and orchestra, nearly 80 strong, were moulded together into the combination which was to prove such a success in the two performances the following week. Much of this success must be credited to the trebles, many of whom had a 100% record of attendance at the practices throughout the term. A.G.

MESSIAH

There is probably no other serious work of music that has become so deeply rooted in the English scene as Messiah. In churches and chapels of all denominations, in concert halls and community centres, sung by the largest Choral Societies and small groups of music lovers, the music of Messiah is constantly to be heard, particularly during the season of Lent. There seems to be little danger of its popularity declining, the music remains as fresh and as exhilarating as it has 13