St Richards in the Chichester Festivities

The visiting singers were the Chantry Quire, bringing a fine classical sound. The chamber choir was founded in 1999 by the Musical Director, Christopher Larley, and his wife Victoria, who sings alto. He is a prolific composer and is also Director of Music at St Paul's Church. His publisher is also local - Chichester Music Press. The choir members are mainly dedicated amateurs, and some are professional musicians.

The service included Psalm 51: Wash Me Throughly, by Samuel Sebastian Wesley (soloist: Ruth Sands, soprano); Psalm 23: The Lord is my Shepherd, by Howard Goodall (soloist: Lucy Eaton, soprano); Magnificat: setting from the Chantry Canticles composed by Neil Sands, a parishioner and bass singer with the choir.

There was an appreciative congregation, from all our churches in the parish.