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Details of music events Lectures, exhibitions and other
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Choirs and Organs of Norwich Cathedral A choir has sung at the daily services in this magnificent building since its foundation over 900 years ago. Beginning with the monks, who sang for the first five hundred years, there has been an unbroken tradition of choral music, still here today with choristers, layclerks and choral scholars. What is the Cathedral Choir? The Cathedral Choir consists of sixteen boys (aged 8-13), all of whom attend Norwich School, and twelve men, six of whom are choral scholars. It sings regularly at six choral services a week during term and also at many of the special services held in the Cathedral – especially during Holy Week, Easter and Christmas. The choir's repertoire includes music by all the great English composers of the last five hundred years and also many works by continental composers from Josquin to Messiaen. The choir has given premières of music by many contemporary composers including Giles Swayne, John Tavener, Paul Patterson, Arvo Pärt, James Macmillan and Diana Burrell. The choir has toured Europe and the United States, broadcasts regularly on the BBC and features on numerous recordings. Visiting Choirs. Norwich Cathedral welcomes visiting choirs to sing evensong in the absence of the cathedral choirs - on Saturdays throughout the year, at weekends during half term breaks, and for week residencies in the summer holiday. All enquiries should be made to the Organ Scholar. Norfolk Organists' Association |
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About the Cathedral Choir The boy choristers are educated at Norwich School situated in the Cathedral Close. Auditions are usually held each year in February for boys aged 7-9. Those applying at that age are not expected to have developed voices or much experience - general musical potential and intelligence are what is required at this stage. Boys must pass the school entrance exam as well as the singing audition to enter the choir. The Cathedral Organist is also willing to hear boys at any time time of the year to give parents an assessment of their son’s potential as a chorister. If you require any further information please contact either: The Headmaster’s Secretary Norwich School 70 The Close Norwich NR1 4DQ 01603 623194 Or: David Lowe Master of Music The Cathedral Office 12 The Close Norwich NR1 4DH 01603 626589 Are bursaries available? The Norwich Cathedral Choir Endowment Fund gives financial support to the choristers. The Fund currently assists all boys to 50% of fees whilst they are in the choir – it also endeavours to assist individuals further if there is financial need. |
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The Cathedral Girls Choir In September 1995 The Cathedral Girls’ Choir was formed giving girls the opportunity to become part of the choral tradition and this has served to enrich further the musical life of The Cathedral. There are between 25-30 girls aged 10-18 and they attend a variety of schools in Norwich and further afield. They sing regularly in The Cathedral at Tuesday evensong and on Sundays both on their own and with the gentlemen of the Cathedral Choir. In addition they regularly perform in the diocese, have undertaken two tours both in this country and abroad and have also released a much praised debut recording.  There are regular auditions for places in the Girls’ Choir. Further information can be obtained from: David Lowe The Director of the Cathedral Girls’ Choir The Cathedral Office 12 The Close Norwich NR1 4DH 01603 768200 |
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In Tune with
Heaven Girls and Men of Cathedral Choir release new recording The Girls and Men of Norwich Cathedral Choir have released a new CD entitled 'In Tune with Heaven' This CD is a 'Double First': the first CD under the Choir's current director,
Julian Thomas; and the first recording of the Girls and Men of the Cathedral
choir combined together. Norwich Cathedral Girls' Choir was founded in 1995 and quickly established an excellent reputation for the quality of its performances and the rich vocal tone. In addition to singing regularly in the Cathedral, the Choir has also performed live on national radio and TV, and they have also been on tour to USA, Holland and Belgium, as well as touring extensively throughout this country. Choir Director, Julian Thomas, says "I am delighted to be able to share the work of the choir with a wider audience with this CD. The girls and men have achieved a wonderful standard of performance in the last few years, and this will be a lasting record of those achievements." The CD is available from the Cathedral Shop Tel: 01603 218 323 and all good retailers, or direct from the Choir on 01603 768200 or 218313, priced £13 (plus P&P) |
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Other recordings by Norwich Cathedral Choirs All these recordings are available from Norwich Cathedral Shop The English Cathedral Series Volume VII David Dunnett plays a programme of English organ music including works by Bairstow, York Bowen, Howells and Statham Regent Records REGCD175Great Cathedral Anthems Vol.2 (Priory PRCD 351 Cassette PRC 351) ‘Rejos For Joy’: Christmas Carols Old and New (Priory PRCD 405) ‘Let God Arise’: Psalms of David Vol.7 (Priory PRCD 409) Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis Vol.17 (Priory PRCD 631 Cassette PRC 631) Christmas Music From Norwich Cathedral (with the Cathedral Girls’ Choir and the Band of the Norwich Salvation Army Citadel) Merlin Audio Recordings by Norwich Cathedral Girls' Choir ‘Glory be to God on High’ Music for the Eucharist (Priory PRCD 612) Organ Recording The Organ of Norwich Cathedral David Dunnett (Merlin Audio Mer97033CD) Booklet on Norwich Cathedral Organs There are three organs in the Cathedral, a booklet is published by Norwich Cathedral Publications Ltd for £2.00. Available at Norwich Cathedral Shop |
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Cathedral Pre-school music group Wednesdays in term-time at 2.15pm, in St Catherine's Chapel Groups last for 30 minutes. Cost: £3.50 per child per session All welcome For further information please contact: Margaret Riches (01508) 570129, or Saul Penfold (10603) 218320 |
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