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Newly announced Heads of School win Ely Hoop Trundle 2019!
It was certainly an afternoon to remember for Sol Boon and Lottie Wilkinson, who were formally announced as being King’s Ely’s new Heads of School for 2019/20 before then going on to win the school’s annual Hoop Trundle. Crowds of students, staff, families, dignitaries and friends of King’s Ely gathered around the East Lawn of … Continue reading →
Family with trio of choristers!
For the first time in a decade, a trio of choristers from the same family is singing together in Wells Cathedral as part of the Wells Cathedral Choir. Siblings Cecilia, aged 14; Daniel, aged 11; and now Estella Fawden, aged 9, are all choristers at Wells Cathedral, and have the opportunity to sing with each … Continue reading →
Rave Reviews for new WinchesterTavener CD
Angels, Winchester Cathedral Choir’s latest CD reinforces the strong bond between the choir and Composer Sir John Tavener and the uplifting performances have received 5 star reviews. Conducted by Andrew Lumsden with George Castle at the organ, Choir and Organ reviewer, Philip Reed writes: “Sir John Tavener’s popularity continues, judging by the number of recordings … Continue reading →
2019 Celebrations at St Thomas Choir School, New York
The Saint Thomas Choir School officially opened on 3 March 1919. Last month the school enjoyed a very special Founders’ Day, celebrating the three individuals who were instrumental in starting the school: T Tertius Noble, director of music; Ernest Stires, the rector of Saint Thomas’s Church; and Charles Steele, the major benefactor who endowed the … Continue reading →
Liverpool hosts Cathedral Choristers of Britain in June
Some 100 singers, including choristers from nearly 40 cathedrals and other choral foundations across Britain, will perform live at Liverpool Cathedral on 13 June. This is the second concert of its kind since The Cathedral Choristers of Britain was formed in 2016. Choristers performing in the first concert were dubbed at the time as ‘the … Continue reading →
Paul Trepte Steps Down as Ely Cathedral Director of Music
This weekend marks Paul Trepte’s retirement after nearly 30 years as Organist and Director of Music at Ely Cathedral. Paul studied with Donald Hunt, Herbert Howells and Nicholas Danby. After an organ scholarship at New College, Oxford, he became Assistant Organist at Worcester Cathedral. He moved to St. Mary’s, Warwick before becoming Director of Music … Continue reading →
Exeter Cathedral School Pupils Welcome The Gruffalo!
Pupils at Exeter Cathedral School were delighted to welcome the Gruffalo to unveil their new Pre-Prep Library and to give him a tour of their garden last term! Nursery and Pre-Prep pupils (aged 3 to 7) have been looking forward to their new library for several weeks. On the day of the opening, the children … Continue reading →
The Sixteen Celebrates 40th Birthday!
The Sixteen marks its 40th anniversary with the return of its annual and much-loved Choral Pilgrimage. Under the baton of Harry Christophers, this year’s programme, entitled ‘An Enduring Voice’, spans choral works over six centuries. It captures music past and present, highlighting the choir’s choral journey over the last four decades. The Sixteen has long … Continue reading →
Three Choirs Festival Gloucester 2019 Programme Announced
The celebrated Three Choirs Festival has revealed its full programme for this year’s festival, which takes place in and around Gloucester from 26 July – 3 August 2019. The spectacular large-scale choral concerts at the heart of the festival are complemented by a wide range of chamber recitals, talks, exhibitions and family events. Full details … Continue reading →
Prebendal School Choral Day Triumph!
A packed Chichester Cathedral hosted a highly impressive performance of Noye’s Fludde on 16 March along with the annual Choral Day concert by pupils at The Prebendal School. The ambitious production included 80 pupils wearing animal masks, a team of child vocal soloists, a string quintet, two professional opera singers, a team of trumpeters playing … Continue reading →