September 2017 - Choir Schools Association

London Oratory’s Schola Off to USA

London Oratory School’s Schola Cantorum are heading across the Atlantic in October for a series of concerts in Boston, New York and Washington DC under the baton of their Director, Charles Cole. Shortly after their return they can be heard in concert at St James’s, Sussex Gardens, London W2. The programme, on Thursday 9 November … Continue reading →

Ely Students at Great British Sewing Bee Live!

TALENTED Fashion and Textiles students from King’s Ely have been invited to exhibit their work at this year’s Great British Sewing Bee Live. Yet another example of the rich and diverse talent in our choir schools! Around a dozen A Level Fashion and Textiles students will be showcasing their flamboyant garment designs and accessories at … Continue reading →

Portsmouth Trumpet Stop Christening

Portsmouth Cathedral Organ’s new ‘Trompete de Maris’ Stop will be played in concert for the first time on Friday 30 September during the Cathedral Patronal Festival. The ‘Trumpet of the Sea was designed by Nicholson & Co, and installed in the summer. The organ at Portsmouth Cathedral itself has an interesting story. Originally designed by English … Continue reading →

Two Training Courses from SING UP Team

Sing Up are running two courses in October designed to benefit music teachers and choral leaders in primary and secondary schools. Many of you may remember that CSA was very involved in the government’s national singing programme (known as Sing Up). We ran the Chorister Outreach Programme at 42 cathedral and choir school foundations. Improve … Continue reading →

New Recruits for Canterbury Choir Stalls

Four of the Cathedral’s choristers became part of Canterbury’s historic tradition when they were formally admitted to the Cathedral Foundation* on Sunday. Theo Bawtree, Christopher Bufford, Mark Lower and Fergus McKie joined the many others who have gone before them to have their names added to the membership of the Foundation. Felix Preston was made Senior Chorister … Continue reading →

An ex-chorister and his cello!

Tecchler’s Cello: From Cambridge to Rome, a new album from Guy Johnston and King’s College, Cambridge is out today! Guy Johnston celebrates his 300 year-old Tecchler cello by tracing a musical journey from Cambridge – where Guy was a chorister at King’s – to Rome, the birthplace of his cello. Featuring the Choir of King’s … Continue reading →

Welcome Back Choristers!

Boy and girl choristers will be heading back to school this week and resuming their cathedral duties. For others this will be the beginning of a new adventure as they start their probationary training to become a chorister. The first-class musical training along with a first-class education promises to lay foundations that will support them for life. … Continue reading →