Choir director of the Christchurch Cathedral School from Oxford, England, Dr. Stephen Darlington (right), jokes with (from left) choir director of Kingston College Wayne Moore, principal of Christchurch Martin Bruce and Andrea Moore. The Oxford choir was hosted at a reception at Clieveden Avenue, St. Andrew, on October 25. - Photos by Colin Hamilton/ Freelance Photographer

The lads from the Christchurch Cathedral School choir were given a fine send-off on Thursday evening after their week-long stay in the island.

Dr. Barbara Munske looking resplendent in this dress at the reception for the visiting boys' choir from Oxford, England.

The all boys' choir from Oxford, England, performed in conjunction with Jamaica's own Kingston College choir and the crowds were enthralled. The lads (and more specifically their voices), delighted the gatherings in Spanish Town and Mandeville last week and so this reception for them to relax before jetting off for home last Friday. Chairman of the Kingston College board Crafton Miller, opened his home to the members of both school choirs, their respective officials as well as old boys from KC and other guests.

Principal of Christchurch Cathedral School in Oxford, England, Martin Bruce chats with Andrea Moore, local choir director.

The English lads were treated to real Jamaican food from gungo peas soup to jerk pork while enjoying the warmth of Jamaica's climate and hospitality.