October 6th, 2007 - Boys' Choir begin residence at Bradford Church

Unfortunately, due to misunderstandings, many choirs in Catholic churches simply disappeared in the years after the Second Vatican Council. So, what did the Sacred Constitution on the Liturgy (SACROSANCTUM CONCILIUM ) actually say about choirs and the treasury of sacred music?

112. The musical More>>

October 5th, 2007 - Choirs on Song in Ilkley

They may not have sung all the way on top of the moors as the famous chorus goes, but the Bradford Boys' and Girls' choirs recently delighted concert goers in the historic town of Ilkley.

All Saints Parish church was packed for the Gala Concert which featured a wide range of music More>>

October 1st, 2007 - MP supports cathedral choirs

Frank Field, MP for Birkenhead recently published an article praising the work of music and choirs in Cathedrals in England, both Anglican and Catholic.

Describing Cathedral choirs as a 'national musical treasure chest' the MP makes the case for Cathedral Academies as a model for future More>>

September 20th, 2007 - Torchlight procession

This week saw the revival of a long treasured occasion: the Batley torchlight procession . Torchlight processions are familiar to those who travel on Pilgrimage to Lourdes each year, but less common here in England.

The procession began with the singing of the 'new' Lourdes Hymn 'Holy More>>

September 19th, 2007 - All Saints choir hit the right note!

All Saints choir hit the right note!

The Diocese of Leeds gave birth yesterday to yet another choir! The newly formed choir of All Saints Catholic College in Huddersfield made their first public performance on the occasion of the installation of Fr. Ian Smith as Parish Priest of Huddersfield More>>

September 18th, 2007 - Cathedral Concerts

Each week, on Thursday lunchtimes, Leeds Cathedral host a wide variety of music concerts as part of the Cathedrals' outreach to the wider community.

These concerts feature both the organ, and other instruments and voices.

The coming terms program feature amongst others a return visit More>>