News: Monthly Archives: October 2017
NSSO Announce 2018 Courses
The National Schools Symphony Orchestra (NSSO) celebrates its 25th anniversary with its annual course for young musicians at Malvern College next July. The week-long residential course for talented young instrumentalists aged 9-19 offers intensive musical training alongside a fun social programme. Auditions are held at the applicant’s school and, once accepted, NSSO membership is assured … Continue reading →
Know a Child Who Loves Singing?
One of the great innovations of recent years is the event known as Be A Chorister for a Day. Click here to see if there is an event near you www.choirschools.org.uk/be-a-chorister-for-a-day/ The idea was pioneered by Salisbury Cathedral and has been adopted by many of our Cathedrals. It’s a ‘try before you buy day’ for children … Continue reading →
Happy 100th to Dr Francis Jackson!
Earlier this week Dr Francis Jackson celebrated his 100th birthday and Ed Jackson captured the moment when he opened his card from Her Majesty The Queen. Later today York Minster is inviting the public along to a very special Evensong at 5.15pm and a reception in the North Transept at 6.15. All over the country … Continue reading →
Exeter Cathedral & its Choristers at Christmas
An exhibition celebrating Exeter Cathedral and its choristers at Christmas opens on Tuesday 21st November until Friday 15th December. Forty local artists have come together for the first time to showcase work that demonstrates their shared love and celebration of Exeter Cathedral. It has been organised by the Cathedral and the Matthew Locke Society, which … Continue reading →