Children’s voices at the heart of Cornwall’s G7 Summit

A new song, Gee Seven,with lyrics by Sir Tim Rice and music by Peter Hobbs, has been released as part of a YouTube video and features Truro Cathedral choristers.  The song is at the heart of an ambitious Cornish grassroots programme for children, Sing2G7,which aims to put children’s voices at the heart of the 2021 G7 Summit, which will … Continue reading →

Former Choir School Head Jumps for Charity!

Many congratulations to Nick Robinson, former Headmaster of King’s College School, Cambridge for having the courage to throw himself out of a plane at 10,000 feet for charity. He has already met his target of £2.5k for a new charity called Sibling Support but there is still time to donate! Nick says: “Following my retirement … Continue reading →

Alexander Armstrong to be Ambassador for Cathedral Music Trust

The Cathedral Music Trust has announced the appointment of Alexander Armstrong as its Ambassador. In this role, Alexander will promote the Trust’s work, sustaining and developing this invaluable part of the country’s cultural heritage, and nurturing the next diverse generation of fine cathedral musicians. A presenter, comedian and actor, Alexander has a strong background in cathedral music. … Continue reading →

Former Chorister Cycles for RBLI

Archie Caithness, a Sixth Form student at King’s Rochester is joining cyclists from across the UK for the RBLI Ride with a Veteran 2021. Archie, 18 and a former chorister at Rochester Cathedral, will be cycling 150 miles from Aylesford, Kent to the Cyclists Memorial in Meridian, West Midlands in July. A journey that will … Continue reading →

RIP Your Royal Highness

The Nation was privileged to join Her Majesty and members of the Royal Family to say farewell to His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He had planned his funeral immaculately and it was executed so beautifully by the team at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. Cathedrals up and down the land have held … Continue reading →

Worcester hosts Three Choirs Festival 21

The Three Choirs Festival returns to Worcester this summer, from Saturday 24 July to Sunday 1 August, with an exciting programme of choral and orchestral concerts, recitals, talks, family events, cathedral services, theatre, exhibitions and more. This year’s festival, which incorporates the themes of journeying, exploration and looking to the future, will be the first … Continue reading →

Exeter Chorister Pedals for Parkinson’s

Exeter Cathedral School pupil, Jonny cycled 150 miles around Devon during his Easter holiday to raise awareness and funds for the neurological charity Parkinson’s UK. Already he raised far more than his £100 target – well done, Jonny! Jonny, who is in Year 7 at ECS and a chorister at Exeter Cathedral, got a new … Continue reading →

King’s Ely & the Boat Race!

KING’S Ely was delighted to welcome the President of Cambridge University Women’s Boat Club (CUWBC) into school just days after the crew were victorious in The Boat Race on Ely’s River Great Ouse. Did you know one of the race’s founders in 1829 went on to become Dean of Ely? Sophie Paine, who has been … Continue reading →

Worcester Cathedral & King’s School – Exciting changes!

Worcester Cathedral and The King’s School, Worcester are offering equal opportunities to boy and girl choristers from September. The change will not only see boys and girls taking an equal share in chorister workload, but also see girls join from a younger age and, like the boys, have access to scholarships at King’s Worcester. Worcester … Continue reading →

A Perfect ‘Completion’ of the day!

Cathedral Music Trust brought together professional singers from over 20 cathedrals for a virtual service of compline, which went live on Thursday 18 March at 8.30pm. It was the perfect end of a rather damp and miserable day! If you missed it you can listen on YouTube, Facebook or explore the CMT website to see … Continue reading →

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