February 8th, 2016 - Bradford Youth Choir joins forces with the Gabrieli Consort

The young singers of Bradford Catholic Youth Choir – already medal winners at the 2014 World Choir Games – are joining forces with the internationally renowned Gabrieli Consort after being one of just five choirs nationwide selected to join the training programme, Gabrieli More>>

February 4th, 2016 - Gramophone Magazine reviews new CD of Arvo Part Choral and Organ Works

The Cathedral Choirs CD of Arvo Part has been highly acclaimed in the prestigous international Gramophone Magazine. Writing in February renowned music journalist and composer Ivan Moody says:

"This highly impressive disc features a selection of Pärt’s choral music and his More>>

December 7th, 2015 - Prestigious new role for York Minster's Assistant Director of Music

We are delighted to announce the appointment of David Pipe as Director of the Diocese of Leeds Organ School and Organist of Leeds Cathedral from May 2016.

David has held the post of Assistant Director of Music at York Minster since 2008 and prior to this held posts at Guildford More>>

November 15th, 2015 - The Orchestra of Leeds Cathedral

Last week, the newly-formed Orchestra of Leeds Cathedral (OLC) gave its debut performance at Mass, alongside the Leeds Cathedral choirs. Formed by three Leeds College of Music graduates, this orchestra has been set up in partnership with the Cathedral to augment the already thriving music More>>

October 25th, 2015 - Dr. Elisa Fraser Wilson and Chamber Singers of The University of Texas at El Paso visit the Music Programme

Dr. Elisa Fraser Wilson writes:

Last week, the University of Texas at El Paso Chamber Singers and I had the opportunity to sing with and observe the Leeds Cathedral choirs during Vespers and Masses. This was a transforming experience, and one I hope will become a long-term collaboration More>>

October 1st, 2015 - Post of Director of Organ School and Cathedral Organist

The Diocese of Leeds in partnership with The Royal College of Organists wishes to appoint a Director of the Organ School and Cathedral Organist. This is a new full time post.

Flexible start date between January and September 2016.

Salary £21,530 and c.£3,500 More>>