Transforming lives through cathedral music

With a population of just 16,000, Ripon is one of the smallest cities in the UK, so it’s not realistic to recruit solely from within Ripon. Cathedral Music Trust is pleased to have been able to offer support towards a number of costs and are delighted to showcase Project Phoenix, their chorister recruitment initiative.

Cathedral Music Trust, in partnership with the Royal School of Church Music is delighted to announce the recipients of this year’s Church Choir Awards. Now in its fourth year, the Church Choir Award recognises and supports excellence in choral music-making by church choirs, and gives them the opportunity to innovate and develop their work.

Explore our timeline of Christmas carols. Beginning with the 14th century, it spans six centuries of Christmas music and shows how the tradition has developed. Throughout their intriguing history, carols have suffered censorship and courted controversy but have, nonetheless, come to occupy a central and much-loved role in the celebration of Christmas the world over.

Every pack of Christmas cards you buy helps raise essential funds for Cathedral Music Trust. Unlike most high street cards, your purchase goes directly towards our mission to transform lives through the power of cathedral music. Each card you send spreads festive cheer and shares our story, raising awareness of Cathedral Music and multiplying the impact of your gift.