69 Years Of Musical Impact
In 1956, the Revd Ronald Sibthorp, Precentor of Truro Cathedral, founded Friends of Cathedral Music in response to the post-war decline of cathedral music. For decades, the charity strengthened and nurtured rich choral and organ traditions.
In 2020, we became Cathedral Music Trust, building on these strong foundations to continue championing excellence, widening access, and supporting the long-term sustainability of cathedral music, enriching the lives of thousands of children, young people and adult musicians across the UK and Ireland.
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AWARDS MADE IN 2025
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I owe my entire career to my experience as a chorister. It was where I learnt to perform, where I learnt to use the full range of my voice; where I learnt to listen, and where I learnt to write comedy. Most importantly it was where I learnt the wonderful truth that something exceptional, something as beautiful as anything anywhere, can be created just by you and your friends.
Latest News
Project Phoenix: Ripon Cathedral Chorister Recruitment
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.
Church Choir Award Recipients 2025
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.
Christmas Cards
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.
A timeline of Christmas carols
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.
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