The Minster School in Southwell holds a unique position as a state, co-educational day school, with a Junior School of approximately 40 students and a Senior School/Sixth Form of approximately 1600 students. The Minster School is a Church of England Academy, founding school of the MITRE Trust and one of the oldest continuous educational foundations in England. With its origins as the choir school for Southwell Minster, a position it continues hold, the school provides education to approximately 1600 students aged 7-18. Committed to both tradition and also a contemporary education for all, the school strives to provide excellent learning to its students, both academically and in terms of moral and personal development. Choristers are welcomed initially to the Junior School where they receive an enhanced musical education, before continuing into the main school which boasts a large and thriving music department.
Our Choristers
The choristers of Southwell Minster are educated at The Minster School, where they rehearse most mornings. The boy and girl choristers provide music for six choral services each week at Southwell Minster, usually singing as separate groups, but combining for particularly important occasions such as Christmas, Easter and notable events in the life of the Minster. Choristers also sing as part of the Cathedral Choir in concerts and as part of international tours. Entry to the Junior School and as a chorister of Southwell Minster is from Year 3+. Prospective choristers are invited to attend an initial audition with the Rector Chori, followed by a school application and audition based on musical aptitude. Auditions take place between December (Cathedral) and February/March (School).
Find out more about the Junior School, and about music at Southwell Minster.
