Senior Choir Visit Leipzig

During the October break, the Senior Choir embarked on a tour to Germany.

Staying in Leipzig, and led by their brilliant guide Johan, pupils and staff were given the incredible opportunity of singing in concerts and services in a wide variety of impressive churches, such as the Thomaskirche, Bach’s church.

As well as this, the senior choir participated in the prayers for peace service in the Nikolaikirche, a weekly tradition dating back to the Cold War commemorating the demonstrations protesting Soviet occupation of Germany. With the Choir, Chamber Choir and Boys Choir singing for a crowd of over 1,800 people, it was a truly special experience, and one that will surely be remembered.

On top of their experience performing, pupils also had many opportunities to explore Leipzig and other towns nearby, as well as being given freedom to wander and shop during lunch breaks, and partaking in social events such as our choir quiz.

Touring the Semperoper, the opera house in Dresden, they were also guided round the picturesque town of Erfurt. A further notable highlight was the visit to, and impromptu performance in, the Monument to the Battle of the Nations. An impressive structure with over 500 stairs, and a twelve second echo in the main room, which created a magical effect as they sang.

This tour was an amazing experience for all involved, and the memories of the wonderful performances will be cherished for a long time to come.