Youngsters sing to become part of 500 years of history
Christ Church Cathedral School has recently enjoying its annual ‘Chorister for a Day’ event, which invites young hopefuls from across the country to experience being a part of this world-famous Cathedral Choir.
In 1525, when Cardinal Wolsey founded Cardinal College (which later became Christ Church), little would he have known that half a millennium later the School would still be educating young choristers in his old house on St Aldates. And it is this prospect of joining the illustrious Cathedral Choir which drew families to the School and Cathedral at the weekend, for a fun afternoon with the current pupils and the Director of Cathedral Music, Peter Holder.
Peter joined Christ Church last year from Westminster Abbey, and before that St Paul’s Cathedral. As an Organist he is known to a global audience, having played at the Abbey for both the funeral of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Clearly, the visiting singers were in very capable hands as Peter, along with the School’s Head of Music, Sophie Biddell, guided them through the experience of participating in an Evensong in the Cathedral.
One mother, who had brought her son from Milton Keynes for the day, said that, “he had such a wonderful time, he’d join the Choir tomorrow if he could!”
“After such an exciting day, we’re very much looking forward to welcoming the children and their families back, as they continue through the adventure of becoming our next generation of Cathedral Choristers,” said Headmaster Richard Murray.
The School welcomes enquiries throughout the year from any families interested in finding out more. Get in touch at Private Independent Prep School Oxford or call 01865 242561.
