Anglia TV “The Guardians”: Ely Cathedral 1986 (Arthur Wills)

[@tomarmstrong1281]

I was an ordinary choir boy, in an ordinary church. Our Organist and Choirmaster took his job seriously. I enjoyed the music, the companionship. I never realised that the experience was foundational in a my young life.

[@matthewpayton]

I lived in Ely when this was filmed

[@DouglasBrooksDavies]

What a splendid programme. Delightful. Thank you.

[@ArchiveofRecordedChurchMusic]

Yes, its a particularly good documentary

[@TheGateway37]

Remember this group of choristers back in 1986 when I visited the cathedral several times before Christmas. Arthur Wills always trained them well. They would all be in their mid- forties now.

[@angelacooper2661]

I would have been sixteen here, but girls weren't allowed in Cathedral Choirs in those days. My musical background enabled me to learn how to play a musical instrument as well as sing. I also have perfect pitch - a gift that has been put to good use in a church choir (alto).

[@imOdenwald]

Agreed! An excellent documentary! Thanks for the upload!

[@ArchiveofRecordedChurchMusic]

Another treasure from the Archive!

[@colinhazell6259]

Very, very good!

[@colinhazell5150]

Lovely!

[@worldnotworld]

"There are perhaps no more than a half dozen in the congregation to hear the magic of the sound."

[@Anna-uh2vf]

Does anyone know which verse anthem they sing?

[@raymondlambie3081]

Canon Dennis Green not Roger

[@jonathanneil2011]

What is the setting of the credo towards the end of the documentary?

[@alistairtaylor9753]

Mozart Mass in C-major, KV259