NEWCASTLE CATHEDRAL CHORISTERS About us There is a unique opportunity in Newcastle for boys and girls that enjoy singing and making music. Being a Cathedral Chorister is an invaluable musical education which is completely free of charge, and choristers receive tuition and musical training worth at least £1000 per year. The Cathedral Choristers each recieve individual tuition from our Vocal Coach. Each Chorister also receives a small bursary from the Cathedral in recognition of their commitment to the choir. The Cathedral Choir tours regularly and this has included services and concerts in Sweden (2008), Paris (2010 and 2015) and Winchester (2012). The choir also records CDs and broadcasts on the radio from time to time. As well as providing musical education for life, being a chorister can help increase a child’s self-esteem, concentration and communication skills. It can also be an aid to children’s development in literacy and numeracy. Boy Choristers Being a chorister is a team activity. The boys have great fun and enjoy making music together. The choir is for boys age 7 upwards. They rehearse and sing services, three times a week. In addition they take part in external events such as the Patronal Festival at Durham Cathedral. There are many extra opportunities, both to sing with groups like the Northern Sinfonia at The Sage and to meet socially or compete at sport with other choirs in the region, such as Carlisle Cathedral and Hexham Abbey. Girl Choristers Because the girls choir has a large age range, there is a caring and nurturing environment in which the older girls help to welcome the newest members. The choir is for girls age 7 upwards. They rehearse and sing services, three times a week. The girls also also sing for various events in and around the city and across the diocese and they have given concerts and services in venues across the country, including Westminster Abbey and St Paul’s Cathedral. In 2011 they released an acclaimed CD of the music of Clifford Harker. Professional Musicians Newcastle Cathedral Choirs are directed by a team of professional musicians who bring experience from cathedrals around the country. How to join us We are always delighted to hear from anyone interested in joining our choirs. If you would like to arrange an informal audition (nothing scary!) for your child with our Director of Music, Ian Roberts, do get in touch. The Cathedral Church of St Nicholas t: 0191 232 1939 ex.204 St Nicholas Square e: [email protected] Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1DF w: www.stnicholascathedralmusic.co.uk.