APOLLO YOUTH CHOIR’S PERFORMANCES AT WESTMINSTER ABBEY 2015 and 2017
The Queen greets members of Commonwealth nations
In 2015 and 2017 Apollo Youth Choir was honoured to be invited to sing at Westminster Abbey for the Commonwealth Observance Day Service, attended by HRH The Queen and Prince Philip, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall and other members of the royal family.
In 2017 the whole service was broadcast live on BBC1 TV and on BBC World Service
In 2015 and 2017 Apollo Youth Choir was honoured to be invited to sing at Westminster Abbey for the Commonwealth Observance Day Service, attended by HRH The Queen and Prince Philip, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall and other members of the royal family.
In 2017 the whole service was broadcast live on BBC1 TV and on BBC World Service
The Commonwealth Festival Choir at Westminster Abbey
Apollo Youth Choir formed the core of the Commonwealth Festival Choir, along with singers from the Harris Academies of Bermondsey and Peckham and singers and players from the Purcell School for Young Musicians. Several of the songs performed were composed and arranged by members of the choir and orchestra written especially for the Commonwealth services.
Apollo Youth Choir formed the core of the Commonwealth Festival Choir, along with singers from the Harris Academies of Bermondsey and Peckham and singers and players from the Purcell School for Young Musicians. Several of the songs performed were composed and arranged by members of the choir and orchestra written especially for the Commonwealth services.