December 2018 - Choir Schools Association

Norwich School Makes TES Shortlist For Work in Community

More good news from the TES Independent School Awards! Norwich School has been shortlisted for the ‘Whole-school community initiative of the year’ category for the 2019 awards. During 2017/18, the school has worked with over 200 local schools, charities, businesses and organisations in 190 outreach projects. The school places great importance on the role its … Continue reading →

Lichfield’s Music Share Outreach on TES Shortlist

Lichfield Cathedral School is shortlisted for the TES Independent School Awards 2019 for their outstanding Music Share Programme. Many congratulations to Cathy Lamb and her team! Tes editor Ann Mroz said: “Independent education in this country is truly world class. It’s one of our great success stories. And those shortlisted for the Tes Independent School … Continue reading →

Professional Trombonist Enjoying DoM Role in Exeter

Exeter Cathedral School’s new Director of Music, Dylan Quinlivan-Brewer, joined the School at the start of this autumn term, bringing lots of experience to the thriving Music Department. Dylan was previously Head of Brass and a class music teacher at Wellington College, Berkshire. He was a Specialist Musician at fellow CSA member, Wells Cathedral School, … Continue reading →

#Inspiring Organists – New Approaches to Organ Teaching

Children introduced to the organ engage quickly with the instrument but what happens if one of them actually wants to learn to play it? Tom Daggett, St Paul’s Cathedral’s OBE Organ Outreach Fellow, has been taking digital organs into schools for assemblies and workshops for a number of years. Children from all backgrounds see, hear … Continue reading →