Come and Sing: Works by Mendelssohn
Southwell Minster (Nave), Southwell, NG25 0HD
Monday 31st August 2026
Singers from Nottinghamshire and beyond are invited to join us for our annual Come and Sing. Open to all abilities, we will come together to sing Mendelssohn’s iconic anthem “Hear my prayer”, with its famous solo section “O for the wings of a Dove”. This is a rare opportunity to hear this piece with full orchestral accompaniment. Alongside this, we’ll work on another of Mendelssohn’s beautiful choral works “Verleih uns Frieden” and "Blessed are the men that fear him" from the oratorio Elijah. Copies of the music can be found here.
Led by conductor Marcus Farnsworth, there will be a morning rehearsal followed by an afternoon performance, accompanied by the Festival Sinfonia and soloists from our Vocal Apprentice scheme.
For a more detailed look at the music and a deep-dive into singing technique, you can also choose to attend an additional Singing Day on Saturday 22nd August.
There are three ticket options:
1. Come & Sing on 31 August PLUS Singing Workshop Day on 22 August (£30)
2. Come and Sing on 31 August only (£20)
3. Singing Workshop Day 22 August only (£20)
Pre-booking is essential: no performer tickets will be available on the door.
Director Marcus Farnsworth
Festival Sinfonia
Soloists from SMF Vocal Apprentices
Singing Workshop Day
Saturday 22 August
Registration 9.30am
Singing Workshop 10am-3.30pm
STATE CHAMBER, SOUTHWELL MINSTER
Work in-depth on Come and Sing repertoire and learn new choral and vocal techniques with course leader Marcus Farnsworth. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided but please bring your own lunch and snacks. We encourage you to bring reusable water bottles which can be refilled at the venue.
Festival Come & Sing Event
Monday 31 August
Registration & Warm Up 9.15am
Come & Sing rehearsal 10am-1pm
Informal performance 2-2.45pm
Southwell Minster (Nave)
Family and friends are warmly welcomed to the informal finale performance, which will take place in the Nave between 2 - 2.45pm. Tickets are £5 and should be booked in advance.
Led by conductor Marcus Farnsworth, there will be a morning rehearsal followed by an afternoon performance, accompanied by the Festival Sinfonia and soloists from our Vocal Apprentice scheme.
For a more detailed look at the music and a deep-dive into singing technique, you can also choose to attend an additional Singing Day on Saturday 22nd August.
There are three ticket options:
1. Come & Sing on 31 August PLUS Singing Workshop Day on 22 August (£30)
2. Come and Sing on 31 August only (£20)
3. Singing Workshop Day 22 August only (£20)
Pre-booking is essential: no performer tickets will be available on the door.
Director Marcus Farnsworth
Festival Sinfonia
Soloists from SMF Vocal Apprentices
Singing Workshop Day
Saturday 22 August
Registration 9.30am
Singing Workshop 10am-3.30pm
STATE CHAMBER, SOUTHWELL MINSTER
Work in-depth on Come and Sing repertoire and learn new choral and vocal techniques with course leader Marcus Farnsworth. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided but please bring your own lunch and snacks. We encourage you to bring reusable water bottles which can be refilled at the venue.
Festival Come & Sing Event
Monday 31 August
Registration & Warm Up 9.15am
Come & Sing rehearsal 10am-1pm
Informal performance 2-2.45pm
Southwell Minster (Nave)
Family and friends are warmly welcomed to the informal finale performance, which will take place in the Nave between 2 - 2.45pm. Tickets are £5 and should be booked in advance.
