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The Diocese of Leeds has the largest church programme of choral music for young people in the United Kingdom. In total it maintains 45 choirs comprising some 1300 children meeting weekly. more »
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Applications are now invited for Choral Scholarships from students at Leeds and Huddersfield Universities and Leeds College of Music. Excellent sight reading skills and some experience of choral singing are essential for those considering making an application.
For further details, please refer to the scholarships section on this website and then contact the music office on 0113 244 8634 or by email office@dioceseofleedsmusic.org.uk
Scholarships run from late September to mid June, with auditions at the Cathedral. For prospective university students this can sometimes be arranged to coincide with open days. It is advisable to seek auditions early in the year if possible. Auditions for any remaining choral scholarships will be held on arrival for appropriately qualified candidates wishing to apply.
Several vacancies are available from September 2010 and September More »
September 2nd,2010- Diocesan School and Cathedral Choirs sing for the Pope
When Pope Benedict XVI visits the UK later this month he will hear over 400 children from the Diocese of Leeds Schools Singing Programme who will be singing at events in London and Birmingham.
On Friday 17th September, the Holy Father will attend an event called The Big Assembly to
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June 15th,2010- Boys' Choir Festival
Sunday 13th June saw a joint event presented by the diocese's four boys' choirs. The Cathedral Boys' Choir and the Bradford, Huddersfield and Harrogate Boys' Choirs came together for a packed day of rehearsal and performance of liturgical and secular music. They first sang mass at the
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June 1st,2010- Top Male Voice Choir Award for Bradford Boys
It's been a busy few weeks for the Bradford Boys' Choir and for two of its members in particular. Jake Street and Caisin Richards have both been selected to compete in the 'Vocal Solo (15 years and under)' category of the Llangollen International Eisteddfod, where the Bradford Girls' Choir has
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May 16th,2010- New Organ for the Cathedral
The new organ of Leeds Cathedral will be blessed by Bishop Roche at 3.00pm on 16th May 2010 at Pontifical Vespers. The service will be sung by all three Cathedral Choirs, directed by Christopher McElroy and accompanied by Christopher Johns. At 3.30pm, the inaugural recital will be given by
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To join the choirs and for all other
enquiries please contact:
Mrs Claudine Tat
Music Administrator
Leeds Cathedral
Great George Street
Leeds LS2 8BE
Tel: 0113 244 8634
Email: click here