Lambeth degrees 2012

[mangerton]

Hmm; so Dr Francis Jackson CBE and Dr Martin Neary LVO were not able to travel to Oxford or Cambridge becuse of problems with the trains, or had the cold which seems to be going the rounds at the moment?


(what does LVO stand for? Luncheon Vouchers Officer?)

I don't think you're taking this seriously. It's a music award. Dr Neary is a choir master and organist. A moment's thought would surely tell you - LVO - Loud Voice Organiser.

[Pabmusic]

...(what does LVO stand for? Luncheon Vouchers Officer?)

I don't think you're taking this seriously. It's a music award. Dr Neary is a choir master and organist. A moment's thought would surely tell you - LVO - Loud Voice Organiser.

Your suggestions are so much better than Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order.

[Miles Coverdale]

Hmm; so Dr Francis Jackson CBE and Dr Martin Neary LVO were not able to travel to Oxford or Cambridge becuse of problems with the trains, or had the cold which seems to be going the rounds at the moment?


(what does LVO stand for? Luncheon Vouchers Officer?)

I think you may be taking the residential thing a little too literally. The tradition was that recipients of Lambeth degrees wore the academic dress of the university which the archbishop himself had attended, which had aways been Oxford or Cambridge. George Carey threw a spanner in the works as he was a London graduate, but chose Oxford dress.

LVO means Lieutenant of the Victorian Order.

I thought that Lambeth doctorates were usually only conferred upon serving cathedral organists, which Francis Jackson and Martin Neary are obviously not.

[Flosshilde]

Your suggestions are so much better than Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order.

Good heavens - so he's in the Army too! What a multi-talented chap he is!

[Pabmusic]

Good heavens - so he's in the Army too! What a multi-talented chap he is!

The Royal Victorian Order is quite good for titles:

Member (MVO)
Lieutenant (LVO)
Commader (CVO)
Knight Commander (KCVO)
Knight Grand Cross (GCVO)

It's always a personal gift from the sovereign, not a recommendation from Lord Snooty & Pals. Elgar was made a KCVO towards the end of his life.

[chitreb]

As a new boy to the forum I enjoy general banter and the observations about music, choirs and various broadcasts; but I find the cynicism of some the members beyond belief.

[french frank]

As a new boy to the forum I enjoy general banter and the observations about music, choirs and various broadcasts; but I find the cynicism of some the members beyond belief.

There are many axes being routinely ground here: personal, political, musical, and all points of the compass NES&W

[DracoM]

Is 'cynicism' actually the right word?
I think many of the contributors are very deeply committed to Choral music. Not sure many could be described as 'cynical'?
Puzzled. Could you explain a little further?

[Flosshilde]

. George Carey threw a spanner in the works as he was a London graduate, but chose Oxford dress.

What, like this?

http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/chambray-oxford-dress-9

Or perhaps he was anticipating this ruling -

Oxford University changes dress code to meet needs of transgender students

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2012/jul/29/oxford-university-dress-code-transgender-students

I'm deeply committed to choral music (of the right period ) but not the CofE, or any other church (or other religion), which is why I tend to take the p*** out of it given the opportunity. It could be called cynicism; I call it vengeance for centuries of oppression.