Visiting Choirs to sing at Selby Abbey

Monday, 24 July 2023 18:30

By Alexander Chadwick @thisisyo1

Selby abbey will host two visiting choirs in late July and early August.

The Prebendal Singers, visiting on Saturday 29^th and Sunday 30^th July, are an adult choir of experienced singers drawn from across the country who come together on an occasional basis to sing in cathedrals and major churches.

The Abbey will host Chester Cathedral Nave Choir from Wednesday 2^nd August until Sunday 6^th August. Chester Cathedral Nave Choir was founded in 1867 and claims to be the country’s longest running voluntary choir. The choir forms an important part of Chester Cathedral’s musical offering.

Selby Abbey’s Director of Music, Oliver Waterer, in welcoming the choirs, says:

“While the Abbey Choir takes a well-earned break over the summer holidays, we are delighted to welcome two distinguished visiting choirs. They will lead our choral worship on 29-30 July and 2-6 August. As always, people of all faiths and those of none are all very welcome at Selby Abbey to experience, for free, beautiful sacred music in a spectacular setting.”

See Abbey website for service times

The Abbey welcomes visitors daily from 10.00am to 4.00pm

For more information about events and services at Selby Abbey visit our website www.selbyabbey.org.uk or telephone 01757 703123

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