2028 Choral Residency at Wells Cathedral

In July of 2028, our choirs will be singing a week-long residency at Wells Cathedral in the United Kingdom. While in residence, they will deputize for Wells’ own choir, singing daily Evensong and Sunday Choral Eucharist. During our time there, we will explore the English countryside, visit historic castles and palaces, and immerse ourselves in the music, architecture, and beauty of the birthplace of our choral and spiritual traditions.

Wells Cathedral, located in Somerset County in the southwest of England, was built between 1180 and 1345, but the site has had a house of worship since at least 766. Set in one of the smallest cities in England, Wells Cathedral is especially known for the famous “scissors arch” in its crossing, the high quality of its music and liturgy, and for housing one of the oldest working clocks in the world.

This residency will be a life-changing experience for members of the St. James Choirs, ages 10-80. Your financial support helps ensure that this musical and spiritual pilgrimage will be a reality for all those who wish to participate.

St. James’ Music Ministry started fundraising in January 2023 to support choir members attending the 2025 Choral Residency at Worcester Cathedral. The estimated cost per person is between $3,500 and $5,000.

Special events and the offering of select Music Ministry services will help ensure that all members of the Choirs of St. James will be able to undertake this incredible journey. Please consider supporting directly through the link below.