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Musical Outreach Celebrating World Book Day
Wells Cathedral Primary Outreach Program had an exciting start to the New Year, with four new schools schools coming together to perform a “From Page to Stage” concert in celebration of World Book Day.
“Utterly Captivating” Ceremony of Carols
The Choristers of Wells Cathedral put on a captivating performance of Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols in aid of the Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust. The concert was attended by several hundred people who filled the Nave, and ended with a standing ovation for the performers.
Many happy returns HRH the Duchess of Kent
Wishing Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent very many happy returns on her 90th Birthday. Her Royal Highness has been CSA Patron since 1990. Her first public appearance for CSA was for a special BBC Songs of Praise when more than 800 choristers from 11 Northern choir schools travelled to Lichfield Cathedral.
Wells’ Choristers celebrate Shrove Tuesday!
The Choristers joyfully took part in their annual pancake race along Vicars’ Close on Shrove Tuesday. Eagerly anticipated each year, the pancake race is one of many traditions involving the School’s Choristers. The Choristers are a core part of life at the Cathedral and the School and have a duty to represent both at the … Continue reading →
CSA Conference 2023
The CSA Conference 2023 will take place at The King’s School, Worcester on 9th and 10th May 2023. This year’s theme is ‘3 Choirs’, in reference to the internationally famous 3 Choirs Festival, which has run in Worcester, Gloucester or Hereford Cathedrals for over 300 years.
The Pilgrims’ School appoints new Head
Mr Tim Butcher has been announced as the next Head of The Pilgrims’ School, taking up his new post in September 2023.
Introducing… Wells Cathedral Prep School
Wells Cathedral School is pleased to announce that the Junior School is now called “Wells Cathedral Prep School”.
Concert at The Barbican, London
The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge led a concert at The Barbican in London, alongside the London Philharmonia and the Crouch End Festival Chorus. There were some more traditional pieces performed, as well as some particularly festive numbers such as In The Bleak Midwinter and Ding, Dong, Merrily on High. The concert ended with an audience-wide singalong of several … Continue reading →
Christmas at King’s
There were plenty of fun activities and Christmas festivities for Choristers are King’s, including the much-anticipated Christmas Day croc to Chapel, in which the choristers adorn themselves with decorations!
New Director of Music for St John’s College Choir
St John’s College School is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Christopher Gray as the new Director of Music.