Songs of Praise factsheet for Sunday 22 January 2006

CHRIST CHURCH OXFORD

Presented by PAM RHODES

General:
 Pam Rhodes travels to Oxford where she gets an insight into life as a chorister and finds out more about the fascinating history of Oxford University's largest college. Music from the stunning setting of Christ Church Cathedral includes At The Name of Jesus, How Deep the Father's Love and The Lord is My Shepherd.

Producer: Karen Hannah
Editor: Hugh Faupel


Interviews:
 INTERVIEW SECTION 1: TEASE/SET UP
Pam Rhodes introduces the programme from Oxford and gives a brief history of Christ Church Cathedral.


INTERVEW SECTION 2: JIM GODFREY
Pam Rhodes talks to Jim Godfrey, The Canons' Verger at Christ Church Cathedral about the architecture and history of Christ Church and the Cathedral.
Contact: Jim Godfrey
The Canons' Verger
Christ Church Cathedral
St. Aldate's
Oxford, OX1 1DP

Website: www.chch.ac.uk


INTERVIEW SECTION 3: CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL SCHOOL
Pam Rhodes talks to Martin Bruce, Headmaster of Christ Church Cathedral School about the life of the choristers at Christ Church.

For further information about Christ Church Cathedral School contact:
Martin Bruce
Headmaster
Christ Church Cathedral School
3 Brewer Street
Oxford, OX1 1QW

Tel: 01865 242561
Fax: 01865 202945
E-mail: schooloffice@cccs.org.uk
Website: www.cccs.org.uk

For further information about Christ Church Cathedral Choir contact:

Dr. Stephen Darlington
Christ Church
Oxford, OX1 1DP

Tel: 01865 276195
Fax: 01865 794199
E-mail: stephen.darlington@christ-church.oxford.ac.uk
Website: www.chchchoir.org


INTERVIEW SECTION 4: ELIZABETH BONNICE
Pam Rhodes talks to student Elizabeth Bonnice, an overseas student from
the US currently studying at Christ Church. She tells us about her love of singing and how her faith has changed since singing with the choir at Christ Church. Elizabeth also tells us about her battle with cancer and the part her faith has played in this.

Contact: Elizabeth Bonnice
Christ Church
Oxford, OX1 1DP


INTERVIEW SECTION 5: DR. ALLAN CHAPMAN
Pam Rhodes talks to Dr. Allan Chapman about how he manages to reconcile his academic work studying the history of science with his faith.
Filmed at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Wadham College (see Locations for details).

Contact: Dr. Allan Chapman
Wadham College
Oxford, OX1 3PN


INTERVIEW SECTION 6: THE RIGHT REV. RICHARD HARRIES
Pam Rhodes talks with the Bishop of Oxford, the Right Rev. Richard Harries
about his forthcoming retirement.

Conctact: Diocese of Oxford
Diocesan Church House
North Hinksey
Oxford
Oxon, OX2 0NB
Tel: 01865 208200
Fax: 01865 790470
Website: www.anglican.oxford.org


Music:
 "SONGS OF PRAISE" SIG. TUNE
Composer: Robert Prizeman
Performers: Robert Prizeman, Maurice Murphy, Steven Geraghty
Not commercially available.


AT THE NAME OF JESUS
Words: Caroline Noel (1817-77)
Music: Evelyns
W.H. Monk (1823-89)
Copyright: Out of copyright
Performers: Christ Church Cathedral Choir and congregation
accompanied by organist Clive Driskill-Smith and
conducted by Dr. Stephen Darlington.
Source: "Songs of Praise" Hymnbook No. 118
Publishers: Oxford University Press/BBC Books
Location: Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford (see Locations for details)


THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD (PSALM 23)
Words: Psalm 23
Music: Howard Goodall
Performers: Christ Church Cathedral Choir accompanied by organist
Clive Driskill-Smith and string quintet assembled by
Joanna Watts
Publishers: Faber Music
Location: Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford (see Locations for details)
Note: This composition was used as the theme tune for the BBC
comedy series "The Vicar of Dibley". A recording by the
Choir of Christ Church Cathedral is commercially available.
CD: Choral Works
Composer: Howard Goodall
Label: ASV
No: CDDCA1028


PRAISE TO THE HOLIEST IN THE HEIGHT
Words: John Henry Newman (1801-90)
Music: Gerontius
J.B. Dykes (1823-76)
Copyright: Out of copyright
Arranger: Paul Leddington Wright
(specially commissioned for this programme)
Performers: Christ Church Cathedral Choir and congregation
accompanied by organist Clive Driskill-Smith and
conducted by Dr. Stephen Darlington.
Source: "Songs of Praise" Hymnbook No. 90
Publishers: Oxford University Press/BBC Books
Location: Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford (see Locations for details)



HOW DEEP THE FATHER'S LOVE FOR US
Words and
music: Stuart Townend
Copyright: 1995 Thankyou Music adm by Kingswaysongs.com
Used with permission.
Arranger: Paul Leddington Wright
(specially commissioned for this programme)
Performers: Christ Church Cathedral Choir and congregation
accompanied by organist Clive Driskill-Smith and
conducted by Dr. Stephen Darlington.
Source: Worship Today No. 156
Publishers: Spring Harvest
Location: Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford (see Locations for details)



LET ALL THE WORLD IN EVERY CORNER SING
Words: George Herbert (1593 - 1633)
Music: Luckington
Basil Harwood (1859 - 1949)
Copyright: Public Trustees for the Executors of Basil Harwood
Performers: Christ Church Cathedral Choir and congregation
accompanied by organist Clive Driskill-Smith and
conducted by Dr. Stephen Darlington.
Source: "Songs of Praise" Hymnbook No. 236
Publishers: Oxford University Press/BBC Books
Location: Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford (see Locations for details)


AVE VERUM CORPUS
Composer: W.A. Mozart
Note: Vocal score based on the Urtext of the New Mozart Edition
Publishers: 2000 by Barenreiter-Verlag,Kassel
Performers: Christ Church Cathedral Choir accompanied by organist
Clive Driskill-Smith and string quintet assembled by
Joanna Watts
Location: Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford (see Locations for details)



O JESUS, I HAVE PROMISED
Words: J.E. Bode (1816-74)
Music: Wolvercote
W.H. Ferguson (1874 - 1950)
Publishers: Oxford University Press
Performers: Christ Church Cathedral Choir and congregation
accompanied by organist Clive Driskill-Smith and
conducted by Dr. Stephen Darlington.
Source: "Songs of Praise" Hymnbook No. 339
Publishers: Oxford University Press/BBC Books
Location: Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford (see Locations for details)



INCIDENTAL MUSIC

1) TEASE
CD: Haydn Symphonies 85, 92 and 103
Track 1: Adagio - Vivace - Symphony No. 85 in B Flat Major
"La Reine"
Composer: Haydn
Performers: Capella Istropolitana
Barry Wordsworth
Copyright: 1990 HNH International Ltd.
Label: NAXOS
No: 8550387


2) JIM GODFREY INTERVIEW
As per Tease


3) DR. ALLAN CHAPMAN INTERVIEW
CD: Sibelius Symphony No. 7
Track: Pelleas et Melisande
1 - At The Castle Gate
Composer: Sibelius
Publisher: EMI
Performers: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor - Sir Thomas Beecham
Label: EMI
No: CDM 7634002


4) THE RIGHT REV. RICHARD HARRIES INTERVIEW
CD: Sing Praises
Track 4: Impromptu (Opus 5) for organ
Composer: Francis Jackson
Organist: Gordon Stewart
Copyright: Foxglove Records
Label: Foxglove Records
No: FOX 033CD


Locations:
 1) CHRIST CHURCH
The congregational hymn singing and performance items from
Christ Church Cathedral Choir

For further information contact:
Christ Church
St. Aldate's
Oxford, OX1 1DP

Telephone: 01865 276150
Fax : 01865 286588

Further information about Christ Church can also be found on the following websites:

www.chch.ox.ac.uk

www.visitchristchurch.net



2) CARFAX TOWER
Good vantage point in centre of Oxford for views across the city.
Open to the public daily.
Location: at the junction of St. Aldates/Cornmarket Street and
High Street/Queen Street, Oxford.

For further information contact: 01865 792653



3) UNIVERSITY CHURCH OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN
Another good vantage point in centre of Oxford for views across the
city and which is open to members of the public.
Location: on High Street, Oxford.

For further information contact:
Katherine Wodehouse
Church Administrator

Tel: 01865 279111
E-mail: university.church@ox.ac.uk
Website: www.university-church.ox.ac.uk



4) OXFORD UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Parks Road
Oxford, OX1 3PW

Opening times: The Museum is open every day from 12 noon to 5pm throughout the year, except for short breaks over Easter and Christmas.
Admission to the Museum is free.

Location: The Museum is in Central Oxford, on Parks Road immediately opposite Keble College.

Contacts:
Public Information line: 01865 270949
Porter's Lodge (general enquiries): 01865 272950
Website: www.oum.ox.ac.uk


5) WADHAM COLLEGE
Oxford
OX1 3PN

Wadham Lodge
Telephone: 01865 277900
Fax: 01865 277937
Website: www.wadham.ox.ac.uk


Other Information:
 1) City Sightseeing Oxford
No. 1 Shop
Railway Station
Park End Street
Oxford, Ox1 1HS

Tel: 01865 790522
Fax: 01865 202154
Website: www.citysightseeingoxford.com
E-mail: info@citysightseeingoxford.com


2) Oxford City Council Visitors Information

Website: www.oxford.gov.uk/tourism

Oxford Information Centre
15 - 16 Broad Street
Oxford, OX1 3AS

Tel: 01865 726871
Fax: 01865 240261
E-mail: tic@oxford.gov.uk



3) Oxford City
Another website with useful tourist information is: www.oxfordcity.co.uk