December 2021 - Choir Schools Association

BBC Chorister of the Year Winner 2021

‘Truly outstanding and flawless’ was Howard Goodall’s description of Ruby’s winning performance in this year’s BBC Young Chorister of the Year. Ruby, a chorister at Guildford Cathedral, was selected from a very tight field. Mila, a former pupil at Chetham’s and chorister at Manchester Cathedral, coming a very close second. Warm congratulations to them both … Continue reading →

Salisbury’s Chorister Bishop

At Evensong on Sunday 5 December, 12-year-old Isabel Moss from London was installed as the latest in a long line of Chorister Bishops at Salisbury Cathedral, temporarily taking over the role of bishop for the duration of the 45-minute service. During the service the Acting Bishop of Salisbury relinquished her staff, mitre and cope and stood aside whilst … Continue reading →

New Director of Music for Exeter Cathedral School

Russell Collins is to become Director of Music at Exeter Cathedral School from April 2022. He succeeds Julia Featherstone, who has been Acting Head of Music of the very lively music department. He joined ECS in September and brings an array of musical skills as a professional drummer, percussionist, pianist, saxophonist and musical director! Russell … Continue reading →