RSCM exams and family lunch

Friday to practice - only 4 there and Karen was delayed by an accident she witnessed. Changed the anthem for Easter day at John's request. Saturday got Ciarán up - the family came on Friday but had to go to West London to see Tom's cousin on Saturday night. To Southwark cathedral to examine for Dean's award with Ginette. I accompanied and did the sight reading and aural tests. A mixed bag! To library to pick up reserved book and tea at Tate Britain friends room. Walked to cathedral for vespers and Mass - new cantor Marie sang well. Diocesan children's choir not that good in Elgar Ave verum especially the difficult ending.
Fish and chips with Dennis who was staying at Lyn and Rosemary's as he was on a course and missed the family lunch.
At Coulsdon we sang Batten's O sing joyfully and I played the Buxtehude Passacaglia and Bach Toccata and fugue in D minor which was appreciated by Jill and Teresa. Had a lovely lunch with champagne. Rosemary and Lyn were late. Good to see Daniel, Josie and Clare. Ciarán on great form and Bruce enjoyed it.

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