I have only once previously been in Prior Park Chapel. I seized the chance to take part in a workshop afternoon there, led by Matthew Finch. I hadn’t been to such an event organised by him before, and didn’t know anyone else there.
We had been sent scores of several short pieces to download in advance, and sang through them, making sure all was secure. All well known to me apart from a piece by Matthew Finch himself, and Parry’s All in the stilly night. Then we gave an informal performance of a selection (mostly the Tudor ones) at the end; a film of this is on YouTube.
The chapel has a less resonant acoustic than you might expect but is a pleasant place to sing.
Afterwards, there was the usual trot round to the nearby terrace to admire the view of the gardens. I might well take part in another of these events, particularly if it’s in Wells Cathedral Chapter House (although a forthcoming meeting there clashes with a concert date).