King's Chapel Choir Spring Tour: Day 2

This blog entry was written by members of the King's Chapel Choir. All photos taken by Shannon Parker.

Our second day away began with a good breakfast at King's Edgehill, and then we were on the road before 9 a.m. The vans then split up for the five hour and 10 minute drive to St. Andrews (minus stopping time--we had a betting pool going to see how long it would actually take) but we reconnected on the other end, with some time to stretch our legs before rehearsal. We were met by Rev. John Matheson, King's Alumnus, who hosted the choir on its last visit to this beautiful and historical town two years ago, and who had a brief sojourn in the chapel choir himself! After rehearsal, the choristers had an hour or two to explore, find a restaurant for a bite of dinner, and return to sing a 7:00pm evensong at gorgeous All Saints Church.

The evensong was well attended, and a local choir from St. Stephens came with King's Alumni Rev. Andy O'Neill to hear us sing! After the service, Gethin and Meg Edward, also King's Alumni took the choir around town to their billets where some of the choristers crashed, while others went with Gethin to the local pub for a few beers and some karaoke. The choir thanks St. Andrews for it's warm hospitality, their love of sacred music and for inviting us to come again!