The organist librarian

To Coulsdon on buses and arrived early so time to copy hymns for September and "On eagles wings" for Richard Pilliner. I played Dad's march and they were prayed for. We sang "He who would true valour see" and "King of glory". Last night we had "Father hear the prayer we offer" and "Holy, holy, holy". Excellent BBC4 broadcast from Bath Abbey - the RSCM choir did really well and interesting choices from Geoff Weaver. Good that Liz and Grandma are there with Bruce. Got buses home straight away. On Skype to Dennis, Ann Marie, Clare and Ann in Sydney - Dennis had to help medically on the plane. Both very tired. Watched HDD Rivers and Mendelssohn Lobgesang well sung and played by Halle under Sir Mark Elder. Had score for first 3 movements. David Cairns was interviewed. Szymanowski Stabat Mater from Proms. Edited blog and it is now a closed blog. Jam and Jerusalem was funny. Enjoyed "Bad Catholics" thriller by James Green.

To Oscars at Croydon Park hotel for as much food as you want for £19.99 and wine or soft drink included. Delicious sea food , roast beef, chocolate cake. Louise, Tom and Bruce looking very smart in purple shirt and suit and with large bouquet enjoyed it. Discussion with Grandma about going away with CVAB to a hotel which has special facilities for the blind but she didn't want to know basically because she doesn't know many people. Listened to the Prom and commented on website. Why was the Philharmonia Chorus for the second year running not asked to sing in the Berlioz te Deum? We sang in this at the Proms in 2000 with Colin Davis. It didn;t come over well on the radio - no sense of a big choir, boys (Trinity and St Paul's) only heard twice, organ pedals too loud at one point, lack of controlled legato line especially from some raucous basses. Ben Foskett piece not good - much preferred Goldie's! Griff Rhys Jones delightful programme on TV about rivers.