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The article previews a musical service ceremony to be conducted by the choir of Selwyn College in Cambridge, England on the Armistice Day, in remembrance of armistice between the allies of World War I.

In this article, the author shares her experiences regarding her stay at the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) in London, England. Topics discussed include establishment of the school by Sir Sydney Nicholson as the School of English Church Music in 1927, objectives of the school to maintain standard of liturgical music and the 20th century Colonial-style design of the school buildings.

The article focuses on the internal workings of the Royal College of Organists (RCO) in Great Britain. The Trustee Council has 15 members who support the objective of promoting and advancing the arts and practice of organ-playing and choral directing. Trustees are chosen by way of a national member postal ballot. The Council meets in London, Endland six times a year. Particular focus is given to the author's reflection on her experience as a trustee of RCO.

The author highlights the University of Cambridge's 500th Honorary Degree Ceremony held at the University Senate House in Cambridge, England. She describes the lengthy processions through the streets of Cambridge, with dignitaries and academics wearing full scarlet academic dress. The recipients of the doctorate Honoris Causa include Nelson Mandela, Stephen Hawking, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

The article discusses the life of undergraduate students of organ music course at Cambridge University in England. The undergraduate students reportedly felt the pressure of the Eastern term because they were required to pass examinations worth 100 percent. They participated in small teaching sessions with the help of a leading scholar. Those students who have extracurricular activities were required to show flexibility. Information on the celebration of May Week in Cambridge is provided.

The article focuses on cathedral choristers or children involved in liturgical singing. Traditionally, the choristers in a conventional cathedral choir sing the soprano or treble parts, while professional adult singers provide the alto, tenor and bass parts. The children range in age from seven to 18. As director of the Ely Cathedral Girls' Choir in Cambridgeshire, England, the author relates a day in the life of a chorister.

The article deals with the continued release of classical music recordings in Cambridge, England in April 2010. It mentions that one of the reasons why choral groups continue to launch music recordings is that most of the choirs in the place do not have sufficient time to polish their performances to attain the full concert standard. Another benefit that choir members get from the recordings is that they learn some important skills like accurate tuning, faultless diction as well as precise ensemble.

In this article, the author discusses her experience of stress in playing composer Johann Sebastian Bach's "Clavieriibung III" compoistion in Ely Cathedral in England. She mentions the analysis of music done by her and the book "The Organ Music of J. S. Bach" by Peter Williams, read by her. She adds technical challenges faced by her in same.

The article discusses the academic rivalry between the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge in England. Topics explored include brief historical details about the establishment of both universities, the difference between the two higher education institutions in terms of size and infrastructure, and their competition in the field of sports particularly the annual Boat Race on the River Thames in London, England.

The article presents the highlights of the annual "Oundle for Organists" Prospective Organ Scholars course held in Oxford, England in 2009. Among the features of the course were daily masterclasses on repertoire and keyboard skills as well as recitals by tutors and students. Beat patterns, clarity of gesture and preparation of scores were also discussed at sessions. According to the author, audition is not part of the screening process for participants.