St Richard's Hospice Lights of Love Service
The Senior choir of King's Hawford, a King's School Worcester Prep School regularly attend the St Richard's Hospice 'Lights of Love' Service.
A poignant service which is held in memory and celebration of loved ones. The service is a time to reflect on, celebrate and remember the wonderful people who have made a difference to our lives, particularly those who are loved and no longer with us.
St Richard’s Hospice has held “Lights of Love” events in Worcestershire for more than twenty years and King’s Hawford have performed in the afternoon service since 2018 and are delighted to have been invited to perform in their 40th Anniversary Celebration Service on 1st May, 2024.
Aims
The primary aim of the partnership with St Richard's Hospice is to support with a musical contribution throughout the poignant service which is held in memory and celebration of loved ones.
Most recently the Choir performed three pieces during the service. Following the service, it was wonderful to hear so much praise from the congregation for the children’s beautiful singing. Everyone enjoyed the occasion and the opportunity to sing in such an incredible acoustic.
Background
St Richard’s Hospice has held “Lights of Love” events in Worcestershire for more than twenty years and King’s Hawford have performed in the afternoon service since 2018 and are delighted to have been invited to perform in their 40th Anniversary Celebration Service on 1st May, 2024.
Resources
The Senior Choir consisting of over fifty King's Hawford pupils rehearse on a weekly basis with rehearsals being dedicated for the 'Lights of Love' service some weeks prior to the service itself.
Led by the Director of Music, the event also involves a number of additional teaching and support staff to ensure the smooth running of the event. The school makes no direct financial contribution to the event.
Impact
Whilst quantitative assessment for such an event is not feasible, the qualitative impact is significant.
The event, hosted in Worcester Cathedral is always at capacity with the impact of attendees clearly visible throughout the service. A long standing arrangement with St Richard's Hospice and an invite to the 40th anniversary event in May 2024 is testament to the impact the King's Hawford Senior Choir has.
Pupil Involvement
The Senior Choir consists of over 50 pupils in Year 5 and Year 6 with both boys and girls taking part.
Frequency
The School has provided St Richards Hospice with the Senior Choir for the 'Lights of Love' Service since 2018 and it is the School’s intention to maintain this relationship.