Tonbridge and The New Beacon Chapel Choirs combine for Evensong 

The Chapel Choirs of Tonbridge and The New Beacon Prep School joined forces on Sunday (22 May) for an uplifting choral service of Evensong.

The highlight of the service, which included pieces by Stanford and Sumsion, was Hubert Parry’s iconic Coronation anthem, I was glad, in honour of the Queen’s forthcoming Jubilee celebrations.

Tonbridge’s Choirmaster, Julian Thomas, said: “We were delighted to have the young voices of the New Beacon singing with us at Evensong. They contributed with real enthusiasm and energy, and the sound of the two choirs together was strong and confident.”

The event, held in the Chapel of St Augustine, further strengthened the ties between the schools, following last year’s successful merger. Mike Piercy, The New Beacon’s Headmaster, added: “It was a lovely occasion, attended by families from both schools, and such a good experience for our boys. We look forward to more collaborations in the near future.”