The Academy of Great St. Mary's

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	Great St. Mary's: There has been a church on the site since at least 1200 and the present building dates from the late 15th century. We provide Sunday and weekday worship, one of the best views in Cambridge from the top of the tower, and a peaceful and holy place steeped in history. A Christian community which worships on Sundays and weekdays, with a strong musical life, children’s activities, mission to city and beyond, and a full programme of study.
	The Larks Ascending: is a British solo-voice ensemble conducted byaSamuel Hayes, specializing in new music by British composers and the composers who influenced them – such as Parry (who wrote the music for “Jerusalem” and “I was Glad”), Britten and Vaughan Williams (who wrote the piece which gave us our name). The members of The Larks Ascending are committed to making music for the widest possible audience, and to present it in a way that is informed, enthused and exciting.
	Cambridge Recordings: was set up in 2004 as an opportunity for composers and musicians based in Cambridge to have a small independant label outlet and specialises in recording previously unreleased or deleted material of underrepresented composers and artists. CR was established, and is run by, three dedicated people who have spent their entire working lives, and beyond, teaching, performing, studying and engineering in and around the British music scene.
	Adam Pounds is an English composer and conductor who lives and works in Cambridge. He is the conductor of the Orchestra of Great St. Mary’s. As a composer, Adam has written a wide range of works including large-scale orchestral tone poems, chamber works and an opera. His website contains lots of useful information as well as free downloads and articles. There is also a comprehensive list of compositions with recorded extracts that you can listen to on line. Visit the site to find out about Adam’s latest musical activities
	The Finzi Trust: is the official trust of Gerald Finzi - 20th century English composer, renowned for inspired, flexible Thomas Hardy verse settings and lyrical instrumental style. Lover of reading, collector of books, conservationist - whether of 18th century music or apples: scholar, aesthete, stalwart citizen - directing amateur music-making, hosting war evacuees. Cherished husband of Joy, artist and poet.
	The Berkeley Society: are a small organisation (with charitable status), dedicated to the promotion of Berkeley’s music. We exist to encourage performance, study, recording and broadcast of his work. Sir Lennox Berkeley was a seminal figure in twentieth-century English music, as both teacher and composer of symphonies, operas and ballets, chamber and instrumental music, songs, choral music and liturgical settings.
	The Elgar Society: was formed in 1951 to promote the study, performance and appreciation of the works of Sir Edward Elgar and research into his life and music. It is the largest British composer society, with a worldwide membership. The Society encourages the study and performance of Elgar's works in schools and colleges, while members' individual and collective and continuing research has added significantly to the total knowledge of Elgar and his work.
	Herbert Howells Trust: Following the death in October 2005 of Herbert Howells' daughter, Ursula, and in accordance with her wishes, the Herbert Howells Trust has been set up to be administered by St John's College, Cambridge where Howells was Organist during the Second World War. The Trust, which will consult the Herbert Howells Society, exists to promote Howells' works, by supporting performances, research, publications, recordings, archives at the Royal College of Music and other means.