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York Minster

Recently our choir took part in choral evensong in the York Minster. When our choir got there we were one of the last to arrive, which was a bit embarrassing. After a quick change we walked across to the Minster itself because we got changed in the Minster school. As we arrived, me, Elliot, Elspeth and Lucy were to be split up from the adults. My first thought was how huge the Minster was, ornate paintings on the ceilings, magnificent statues.

The conductor stepped on a little platform and began to introduce himself. Then the practice began. The music was quite challenging but our friends in the congregation said it sounded great. There was also a bit where we practised processing in. This didn't really help, as it went wrong when we did it for real, and we all ended up sitting in the wrong seats! The service went well with the Archbishop of York doing the sermon.

Overall York Minster was a very fascinating place and I really enjoyed the experience.

By Emily Richardson.

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