The Advent Musical Oratory is always held on the first Sunday Sunday of Advent at the Little Oratory in London and will take place this Sunday at 4.30pm. It is a service of Readings, Advent Hymns and Choral Music sung by the London Oratory Junior Choir.
The London Oratory Junior Choir, which I direct, celebrates its fortieth anniversary this year. The choir, for boys and girls aged 8-16, sings Gregorian Chant and Motets from the 16th-21st centuries. (If you know of a child who might like to join the choir, please visit www.oratoryjuniorchoir.com. If you are looking for a similar opportunity for a child elsewhere, you might like to check this list of Catholic Children's Choirs.)
The service also features the Medieval Bells played by Dr Mary Remnant. Last year I had a quick go on them myself:
