The Greenwood Consort: Ian Hiscock, Mark Bennett and friends.
NEWS:
- Hail, Bright Cecilia! On Sunday 22nd November 2026, 3pm in Stoke Damerel Church, Plymouth, The Greenwood Consort will combine forces with the South West Chamber Choir to present a programme of music focused on the patron saint of music, St Cecilia.
- Plainchant: Cantantibus Organis Ceciliae
- di Rore: Cantantibus Organis Ceciliae a 6
- Britten: Hymn to Saint Cecilia
- Purcell: "Come Ye Sons of Art"
- Purcell: "Hail, Bright Cecilia!"
- In July 2026 The Greenwood Consort again went on tour in Bavaria - see our gallery page for our 2025 tour last year.
- In March 2025 we had a training day with The Brook Street Band. They plan to visit again in 2027 - watch this space.
- In January 2023 we made our SOMM CD label debut with organist Richard Lester, providing the plainchant and obligato voice for Frescobaldi's Fiori Musicali
- The South Hams Community Orchestra is currently full in most sections - a clarinet and a double bass welcome. Players of at least Grade 4 standard can contact Ian (01752 698156, greenwoodconsort@aol.com) for more details or to join the waiting list. shco.co.uk
- Amateur recorder players who would like to play as part of a supportive and inspiring group might like to look at https://www.recorders-at-plymouth.org.uk
- Amateur singers with some training and strong reading skills, who love high-quality singing in a friendly and musical team might like to join the South West Chamber Choir. Contact Mark (07999 560861, markbennett.swcc@gmail.com).
We believe that music is a profound and positive force and we want to help people experience that to the full, as students, performers, composers and audiences.
If you are interested in tuition or a performance, we would love to hear from you and discuss your ideas.
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Ian Hiscock
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Mark Bennett
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