Chorister for a day at CCCS

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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.


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Always Look on the Bright Side of Life couldn’t be more apt for the times we are living in with the promise of better days in the not-too-far-distant future.

We all need a bit of cheering up, and Farnham’s Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice has been starved of essential funds since scores of fundraising events were cancelled to comply with social distancing advice.

FAOS Musical Theatre Group has found a way to raise both our spirits and some money for the hospice and they invite you be their guests and take a front row seat at their virtual performance of Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.

Business manager Nigel Morley said: “Most importantly, if you enjoy the performance, please show your appreciation not to us but at our JustGiving page for the Hospice. You can get there by clicking here

Watch FAOS Musical Theatre Group’s entertaining performance below

Don’t forget to sing along!