John Rutter Singing Day – Soest, Holland
Saturday, 7 October 2023, 13:30 - 16:30

John will be making a return to Holland for a Come and Sing afternoon at the church of St Peter & St Paul, in Soest. He will take you through various pieces, providing useful tips and tricks for singing the repertoire.
Venue
Church of St Peter and St Paul,
Kerkplein 2,
Soest,
Holland
Contact
For further details, please visit www.koorhuys.nl
Notes
Registration from 31st August 2023
Come & Sing The Creation by Haydn with John Rutter
Saturday, 14 October 2023, 11.00 - 17.30

Labrador Events is delighted to present a Come & Sing Day with John Rutter for the whole of The Creation by Haydn, which he has often said is one of his favourite choral works.
We shall be joined by Richard Gowers on organ and Fieri Consort will sing the solos.
Described as one of the most breathtaking views of English countryside, the Abbey sits beside the school and we have use of this building for the whole day.
John will spend some time teaching the significant choruses and we provide audio backing tracks with your voice part louder than the others to help you learn your part.
Venue
Abbey Church at Milton Abbey School,
Dorset
DT11 0BZ
Contact
For booking and further information visit Labrador Events.
Notes
Booking is now open.
The total cost of the course is £55 per person. (This includes a deposit of £25 which, should you decide after all not to attend, is non-refundable).
Doors open from 10am ready for 11am start.
Bring a picnic to have on the glorious lawn beside the Abbey.
RSCM London – Singing Day
Saturday, 21 October 2023, 11.00 - 16.45

Come and Sing with John Rutter! This is a lovely opportunity to sing a selection of choral music chosen by John, including his Requiem, a handful of pieces from OUP’s Carols for Choirs 6, and a couple of surprise pieces too.
Venue
St Botolph without Bishopsgate,
London
EC2M 3TL
Contact
Jenny Dean, Secretary, RSCM London: jennydeanrscmlondon@gmail.com
Notes
Doors open at 10.00am for registration.
Bring your own lunch – there are plenty of shops and cafes in the area which is very close to Liverpool Street Station.
Sign up by contacting Jenny Dean stating your voice part – jennydeanrscmlondon@gmail.com
ABCD Convention – York
Saturday, 21 October 2023

John will be presenting a session at the 37th Annual ABCD Convention. An exciting weekend of workshops, repertoire, exhibition and networking for everyone who leads singing, whatever their experience.
ABCD Convention – York
Sunday, 22 October 2023, 09:30 - 14:00

The Association of British Choral Directors (ABCD) have an exciting weekend planned of workshops, repertoire, exhibition and networking for everyone who leads singing, whatever their experience. Catch up with colleagues, meet new ones, browse new repertoire, brush up on skills with leading practitioners and take part in debate. If you can’t make it for the full weekend, why not join us for a day? There are options to attend on either Saturday or Sunday.
The big sing! Finish the weekend in rousing style with a singing session led by John – President of ABCD – of Feel the Spirit, a cycle of seven familiar spirituals arranged by John. Mezzo-soprano Melanie Marshall, whom the set was written, will be joining John at the session – not to be missed!
Venue
Creative Centre,
York St John University,
Lord Mayors Walk,
York
YO31 7EX
Contact
For more information, visit https://www.abcd.org.uk/events/461/37th+Annual+Convention
Notes
Come & Sing with John Rutter – Northampton
Saturday, 4 November 2023, 11.00 - 16.45

John invites you to sing a mixture of choral music, old and new, familiar and unfamiliar, as well as some of his carols and a selection of his most recent compositions.
All are welcome, including singers’ own children. However, the day is aimed at those who have at least some choral experience and music reading ability.
This event has now SOLD OUT. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please register here.
Venue
Northampton High School,
Newport Pagnell Road,
Northampton, NN4 6UU
Notes
Registration starts at 10am. Singing starts at 11am with a lunch–break and a break in the afternoon.
Tea & Coffee will be provided at registration and in the breaks. Please bring a packed lunch.
Tickets for this exciting event are £25 including the use of all the scores for the day and refreshments. We recommend that you book as soon as possible, on all of his previous singing days we have sold out very quickly!
Admission is by pre–booking only. There will be no admission at the door.
John Rutter’s Magnificat & Requiem concert
Saturday, 11 November 2023, 19.30
Lucinda Cox soprano
St Albans Bach Choir
Sinfonia Verdi
Andrew Lucas and John Rutter conductors

John will be conducting a concert, alongside Andrew Lucas, featuring Rutter Magnificat and Requiem, in the beautiful setting of St Alban’s Cathedral.
Venue
St Albans Cathedral
Sumpter Yard
St Albans,
Hertfordshire,
AL1 1BY
Contact
Tickets can be purchased online via the website or in person at the Cathedral gift shop box office
Opening times:
Mon-Sat: 10am – 5pm, Sun: 1-5pm
Telephone: (01727) 890290
Notes
Doors will open 30 minutes before concert starts. There is an interval of 20 minutes during this performance.
John Rutter Concert – St Paul’s Cathedral, London
Wednesday, 15 November 2023, 19:30 - 21:00
John Rutter Conductor
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
The Bach Choir

John Rutter conducts his life-affirming Requiem under the great dome of St Paul’s Cathedral, returning with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and The Bach Choir for this entrancing concert of music by John Rutter.
Alongside the stirring choral work Lord thou hast been our refuge is the Ukrainian Prayer, a work that moves the listener in its plea for protection and courage.
Hear the UK premiere of John Rutter’s St Cataldo, a new work that charts the journey of the Irish saint to Taranto, Italy, and is inspired by the beauty of the city’s cathedral that is named after him.
John Rutter’s widely-acclaimed Requiem draws from the traditional Latin text as well as English Psalm settings, and mediates between their themes of death, faith and spiritual ascension with a rich and tender lyricism.
Venue
St Paul’s Cathedral
St Paul’s Churchyard
London
EC4M 8AD
Contact
Notes
Booking is now open. Please visit St Paul’s Cathedral website for further details
John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration – Matinee Performance
Wednesday, 6 December 2023, 15.00
John Rutter Conductor

Back by popular demand, John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration returns to the Royal Albert Hall in 2023.
Full of John Rutter’s own works and arrangements, alongside glorious symphonic and choral and sing-along carols, we are pleased to present two performances of this festive extravaganza on Wednesday 6 December 2023 at 3pm and 7.30pm.
Conducted and presented by John Rutter himself, this ever-popular festive concert – featuring John’s Christmas quiz – is guaranteed to fill you with sparkle and cheer.
Venue
Royal Albert Hall
Kensington Gore
London, SW7 2AP
Contact
Box Office 020 7589 8212
Notes
There is also an evening performance at 7.30pm – click here for details
John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration – Evening Performance
Wednesday, 6 December 2023, 19.30
John Rutter Conductor

Back by popular demand, John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration returns to the Royal Albert Hall in 2023.
Full of John Rutter’s own works and arrangements, alongside glorious symphonic and choral and sing-along carols, we are pleased to present two performances of this festive extravaganza on Wednesday 6 December 2023 at 3pm and 7.30pm.
Conducted and presented by John Rutter himself, this ever-popular festive concert – featuring John’s Christmas quiz – is guaranteed to fill you with sparkle and cheer.
Venue
Royal Albert Hall
Kensington Gore
London, SW7 2AP
Contact
Box Office 020 7589 8212
Notes
There is also a matinee performance at 3.00pm – click here for details
Christmas Celebration in Guildford Cathedral
Saturday, 9 December 2023, 19.00

Guildford Cathedral Choir are excited to announce that, this Christmas, they will be putting on a special Guildford Cathedral Choir Concert, featuring John.
Join them for ‘John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration’ in Guildford Cathedral. Prepare to be swept away by an enchanting evening of carols and Christmas music, presented by the talented Guildford Cathedral Choir alongside brass, organ, and the audience. This evening promises to be a delightful blend of traditional and contemporary pieces, creating a joyful and festive atmosphere.
Venue
Guildford Cathedral,
Stag Hill,
Guildford,
Surrey, GU2 7UP.
Contact
Guildford Cathedral website
Notes
Tickets from £15 from Online booking via box office or Guildford Cathedral Online Box Office