Matthew Schellhorn appointed London Director of Music to LMS

Matthew Schellhorn

Matthew Schellhorn has been appointed Director of Music for London to the Latin Mass Society. In this new role Matthew will oversee the Society's sponsorship of Sacred Music in the capital, also providing professional support for annual events such as the high-profile Holy Week services in St Mary Moorfields in the City of London and the busy schedule of pilgrimages and special events. He will also work with the Gregorian Chant Network in coordinating a programme of training events and conferences.

Dr Joseph Shaw, Chairman of the Latin Mass Society, said: "The promotion of Sacred Music is one of the core objectives of the Latin Mass Society, which has a long history of maintaining the connection between the Church's patrimony of music and the liturgy for which it was created. The Greater London area, in particular, with its flagship celebrations including the Sacred Triduum has had a greater need for professional music demanding an intense amount of musical planning and execution at the highest standard. We are therefore delighted to appoint a musician of Matthew Schellhorn's calibre to take our work in the capital, where many of our Masses are celebrated, to a new and higher level."

Matthew Schellhorn said: "I am delighted to be offered this opportunity to work with the Latin Mass Society in promoting Sacred Music. The appointment of a Director of Music for London gives the Latin Mass Society an opportunity to underline its commitment to chant and polyphony and is further a fitting way to mark its 50th Anniversary as it re-commits itself to maintaining and promoting the highest standards of liturgical celebrations."

Sir James MacMillan, Patron of the Latin Mass Society, said: "I am delighted to hear of Matthew Schellhorn's appointment as the Latin Mass Society's Director of Music for London. Matthew is a consummate musician in both the secular and sacred spheres and I have known and admired his work for many years. He will provide the perfect guidance and leadership for the Society and will inspire its efforts throughout the country too. The LMS has never been more needed, and Matthew Schellhorn's new position will help the Church and its music go from strength to strength."

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