Choir
THE CATHEDRAL CHOIR
Music plays a vital role in the life of the Cathedral and is strongly supported by the Dean and Board, and Belfast Cathedral Choir continues to aim towards being a centre of musical excellence both at home and abroad.
Belfast Cathedral Choir is primarily a voluntary choir of Boys Voices and Adults. The Choristers are recruited from several schools in Belfast, and Choral Scholar and Exhibition holders supplement the Adult voices. The Cathedral Choir sings two services every Sunday, and high days and holy days throughout the churches’ year. Recent broadcasts and recordings have raised the profile of the Choir, who also enjoy an annual Cathedral Residence or Tour.
The repertoire of the choir is wide and varied and includes specially commissioned works by composers such as John Rutter and John Joubert.
The Choir broadcasts frequently and has been recording a CD each year recently. Christmas and Summer concerts are also part of the programme.
The Cathedral is also renowned for its fabulous acoustic.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND EXHIBITIONS
Choral Scholarships and Exhibitions are provided to students at school or university who sing as lay clerks in the Cathedral Choir.
CONTACT
For further information about the possibility of joining the choir contact 9032 8332 (office).
E-mail: music@belfastcathedral.org
CONTACT
For further information about the possibility of joining the choir contact 9032 8332 (office).
E-mail: music@belfastcathedral.org
CATHEDRAL CHOIR ASSOCIATION
Since the consecration of the nave of Belfast Cathedral in 1904, the Choir at St. Anne’s has made one of the foremost, consistent contributions in worship in the witness of the Christian Church and in the major civic and charitable services hosted for the wider community.
During this time hundreds of boys have benefited from their experiences as choristers in Belfast Cathedral. The greater majority have gone on to make significant contributions in all walks of life. It is a very impressive list of past choristers indeed. The musical disciplines are obviously positive influences in character formation.
Belfast Cathedral Choir Association - BCCA - exists (i) to enable the continuation of this choral tradition in the worship of God and (ii) to maintain the experience which participation in a Cathedral choir provides to all its members.
BCCA comprises supporters of the Cathedral Choir who donate £10 or more each year. These donations are directed into the following areas:
(i) the voice training of the choristers and the lay clerks (adult choir members).
(ii) an annual intensive residential experience for choristers with tuition and singing in a cathedral or great church environment.
(iii) student bursaries to assist lay clerks studying for primary degrees and exhibitions for lay clerks still at school.
(iv) accumulating a reserve fund, the interest from which will also be allocated to the three areas outlined above.
Membership of the Cathedral Choir continues to be open to all who meet the musical standards required and who empathise with this ethos of Christian worship.
Members of BCCA receive an annual newsletter and details of forthcoming choral events.
CONTACT: The Dean
VISITING CHOIRS
The Cathedral welcomes visiting choirs of quality whether local, national or international. concerts and designated Sundays are available.
In the first instance please contact the Organist at music@belfastcathedral.org The Organist will consult with the Dean.
