Taizé harmony chanting has become popular in many places. It has spread far beyond the domain of Christian groups. Taizé songs are sung on workshops, around camp fires, during voice camps and at groups, which are not strictly Christian.
This page gives an overview about possibilities to join and experience the magic of Taizé harmonies around Cambridge.
About harmony chanting
Taizé chants and rounds are simple and create this special magic which sometimes sends shivers down the spine. The harmonies can resonate with the soul and uplift the spirit. The texts are short, mostly 1 to 4 Latin (a sacred language) words or one English phrase.
Introduction to Devotional Chanting
About Taizé
Taizé is an international Christian monastic community in France, which attracts thousands of yourng people each year and has become well known for it's beautiful melodious prayers, chants and silence. Thousands of people - mostly of young age from all over the world - join this community every year.
There are a few groups, which practice short services based on the style in Taizé (chanting, silence and prayer):
Gt St. Mary's Church, every Thursday 10pm during term time for 45 min. Doors will be locked after 10pm!
St Laurence Church, Milton Rd / Asham Rd every 1st Sunday each month 7:30pm for 45 min
Shared Church Bar Hill once a month a Sunday morning
Holy Cross Church Newmarket Road (opp. Ditton Lane) once a month a Sunday
Taizé harmony chanting groups around Cambridge
Taizé chants - 2nd and 4th Sunday / month 9:30am
This group is meeting on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month and led by Ralph or others.
We just sing and introduce each voice. Complete beginners are welcome. Everyone who thinks, they cannot sing: don't worry, you are not alone.
Venue: children's room, Friend's Meeting House, 91 Hartington Grove - free of charge. You are very welcome to stay with some of us for the Quaker Meeting at 10:30.
