Department of Music

Experience medieval chant, liturgy and monastic training at St Nicholas Church, Brockley

You are warmly invited to join University of Bristol Music Department staff and students to spend a day experiencing chant, liturgy, and activities characteristic of medieval monastic life, in Brockley Church BS48 3AX.

Schedule (all timings approximate):

Arrival and welcome: 10-1030am
1045-1055: terce (English, modern pattern)
1200-1210: sext (English, modern pattern)
1300: eat packed lunches
1500: none (English, modern pattern)
1700: vespers (Latin, medieval pattern)
1745: depart

All participants are invited to join in with singing the liturgical services; no previous experience required; ability to read musical notation is not essential. There will be a core of experienced musicians leading the singing.

Refund Policy: You may request a full refund up to one week before the event, if you are no longer able to attend.

Please see the More Info tab for futher details on toilet facilities, access limitations, participant criteria, what to bring and travel information. 

Contact Info:
[email protected]
0117 455 2132