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Date: 16 July 2006 21:19:18
Sunday morning saw a speedy rendition of the notices and slickness in the service from a retired priest who doesn't like to hang around. Having a great sense of humour - of course he does, he's a fellow chorister - he let us in on the secret beforehand, so there were many surreptitious smiles as the service progressed. The anthem was a repeat of one sung at a recent wedding, 'Ave Maria' (Arcadelt): quartet followed by full choir.
Coffee was late today, much to my discomfort, for two reasons: firstly we had to assemble on the altar steps for the annual choir photo. 'Cheese' was what we were instructed to say, although there were many alternatives. Secondly, we had to say goodbye to a long-time chorister who was now ill and no longer able to sing. She was presented with a large shrub by the youngest chorister, slightly larger than the aforementioned shrub.
I was tired today, and more than ready for the choir holiday which begins in two weeks' time.