Highlights and Landmarks

Singing at Southwark, recalling the view from the choir stalls, recognising the familiar sights and smells, conjuring memories of pranks in secret places from long ago. Performing Howells ... flawlessly. The look on Don's face as he uttered those immortal words ... "You are now a Cathedral Choir." The organ loft at Lincoln, witnessing a master organist at work. The Chapel, prior to the service, wandering around savouring the history and grandeur. The privilege. Lincoln lit by night, the ancient stone aglow. The exhileration of aching calves following a brisk walk up Steep Hill ... followed by the final scaling of the spiral stairs to the choir school. The "moments" ... one voice drifting away into the very fabric of the building. Mr. Precentor singing along to Don's special anthem in the Chapter House. The sense of belonging ... being part of an unbroken history. Cementing the Canadian reputation for good food and copious drink. The camaraderie. The sense of achievement, and of a job well done. Richard