Musica Deo Sacra

Founded in 1969, Musica Deo Sacra is a festival celebrating music in the liturgy, held in the majestic setting of Tewkesbury Abbey.

Each year a choir of mixed voices, comprising professional and semi-professional singers, assembles to sing some of the jewels of church music written over many centuries, ranging from ancient plainsong composers.

The nine choral services – Masses, Evensongs, Compline, a Requiem and Matins – are the beating heart of the festival, and performing this music within the proper liturgical context, rather than a concert, gives the week a unique and special flavour.This year the festival has much to offer.

From ancient plainsong and glorious polyphony to the most spine-tingling contemporary pieces, we look forward to presenting the very best in sacred choral music in this glorious setting.In addition to the round of services, there are various other musical and social events including an organ recital given by the Festival Organist and a chamber concert in the Old Baptist Chapel.

This year we also welcome Tim Popple of 'In Quires and Places where they meme' fame – who will deliver an entertaining talk on the behind the scenes world of cathedral choirs.Services, concerts and events operate throughout the week at different times daily.