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New Head for Hereford Cathedral School
Congratulations to Dr Michael Gray, Director of Studies at Harrow School, who is to be the new Head of Hereford Cathedral School when Paul Smith steps down after 16 years this summer. Commenting on his appointment, Dr Gray said “I am both delighted and honoured to be appointed the next Headmaster of Hereford Cathedral School … Continue reading →
50% off boarding fees for Choristers at Wells!
Wells Cathedral School has announced that all cathedral choristers will be entitled to a 50% reduction on boarding fees. The places will be offered in a newly refurbished boarding house for children in Years 4 to 8, which will be opening in September 2021. Announcing the move, Head Master, Alastair Tighe said: “In these difficult … Continue reading →
ECS Once again Top of Class for home learning
Exeter Cathedral School has once again scored top marks for their innovative approach to home learning. The School’s sector-leading approach has been recognised by Microsoft and has been featured as a blog on how to deliver a balanced home learning programme as part of the Microsoft Education Industry Leaders series. The oldest school in Exeter … Continue reading →
A Digital Goodbye to the Dean of Hereford
Hereford Cathedral has bid a digital farewell to The Very Revd Michael Tavinor, Dean of Hereford, after 19 years of leadership and ministry. Before that he was a much loved and respected Vicar of Tewkesbury Abbey and Precentor of Ely Cathedral. Throughout his incredible ministry he has been a wonderful advocate of choral music and … Continue reading →
Rodolfus Choral Courses 2021 Announced
“The Choral Courses change lives, open doors, reveal new horizons. Over the years they have become a pillar of our cultural life in Britain, with the wonder of music setting an example for us all.” John Rutter CBE The Rodolfus Foundation have announced six residential choral courses this Summer; four senior courses for 16-21 year olds … Continue reading →
Behind the Scenes with BBC Choristers 2020
Alice Patten was the youngest competitor to reach the girls’ semi-final of the 2020 BBC Young Chorister of the Year. Sadly she didn’t make it to the final this time but it’s good to hear her account about taking part. Alice, a chorister at Norwich Cathedral, tells us more about her trip up to Manchester … Continue reading →
BBC Crown for ex-Christ Church Chorister!
Many congratulations to former Christ Church Cathedral chorister, 14 year-old Alexander Olleson, who was crowned BBC Young Chorister of the Year in December 2020. Well done also to Josie Sim, a Lichfield Cathedral chorister who was awarded the Highly Commended trophy. Applause too for the other finalists: Sebastian Carrington (Coventry Cathedral), Leah Radcliffe from Co … Continue reading →
Congratulations to these young composers!
We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2020 CSA Composition Competition! First prize for the Under 14 section has gone to Thomas Coldrick who was Senior Chorister at Exeter Cathedral and a pupil at Exeter Cathedral School. The Senior winner is 17 year-old Jacob Fitzgerald, a 6th form pupil at Chetham’s School of … Continue reading →
Chorister Take Over at Salisbury!
The choristers at Salisbury Cathedral staged a takeover in early December with one chorister becoming bishop for the day, and others launching a virtual Cathedral tour with the help of TV star and voice of Dangermouse, Alexander Armstrong. In a tradition that goes back centuries, 13-year-old Sebastian Kunzer was installed as this year’s Chorister Bishop … Continue reading →
The Chorister School to merge with Durham School
The Chorister School, Durham is to merge with Durham School and operate under one single Foundation, to be known as the Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation, from September 2021. The move unites two historic schools which have a shared heritage stretching back over 600 years in the City of Durham. The new Foundation will remain the … Continue reading →