Tuesday in London

Good Morning from the Imperial Hotel in London.

Yesterday was an incredibly long day for everyone. I was reasonably calm until about 1 pm when we arrived at the castle. The day started very early in Lincoln when we all left by bus (Don, James and Hannah went by car to allow everyone to get a lift on the bus). The days continue to be cloudy but it's warmer here in the south.

It has been next to impossible for me to put into words my emotional and practical thoughts on yesterdays service at Windsor Castle. To stand in a chapel that has served Royalty for centuries and to stand in a place where musician of huge historical significance have stood it truly humbling. To have my name on the weeks music list of composer next to Handel, Bach, Howells is equally humbling. It really hasn't all sunk in yet but it will truly be a memory for a lifetime.

As for the service itself, the choir has hit their stride and it was amazing. Sheena Teague sang the Mendelssohn Hear My Prayer and it was magnificent backed up perfectly by the choir. I know that this moment along with all of the other soloists on this tour will treasure. It will also look really good on their music CV's going forward. All very well deserved.

But is was all over too fast.

We arrived last night and were settled into the hotel by 10:30 pm. It was truly a long 5 days. The choir now celebrates with a VERY WELL DESERVED DAY OFF!

I look forward to the thoughts of the other choristers on this grueling 5 days.

Happy Tuesday.
Don