Category: Choir

Westminster Cathedral Choir is widely considered to be one of the finest choirs in the world. Since its foundation in 1901 it has occupied a unique and enviable position at the forefront of English church music.  The Choir has now entered an exciting new chapter under Simon Johnson, the Master of Music, who is very successfully looking after its unique choral tradition. 

However, as the running cost of the choir are increasing every year, the Cathedral is finding it harder to afford it. This is an uncertain basis from which to exist and grow. The time has come therefore to be proactive in order to look after this priceless gem.  To protect the Choir for future generations we need to build strong financial foundations, so that this unique Catholic choral tradition can grow and continue to glorify God and draw new generations of people closer to God.  

‘The Westminster Cathedral Choral Foundation’ was established to help us to face the challenge and support the needs of the Choir both now and in the future.  We would like to appeal to everyone who loves the music of Westminster Cathedral Choir to consider supporting its future by becoming a Patron of The Choral Foundation.

To find out more, please pick up a brochure at the back of the Cathedral or contact the Cathedral Fundraising Manager, Laura Dudhee, either by email at cathedralgiving@rcdow.org.uk or telephone 075 9685 5460.

  • The Choral Foundation

    The Choral Foundation

    Westminster Cathedral Choir is widely considered to be one of the finest choirs in the world. Since its foundation in 1901 it has occupied a unique and enviable position at the […]

  • Lumen Christi CD

    Westminster Cathedral Choir’s new CD Lumen Christi: A sequence of music for the Easter Vigil was released on Saturday 22 March. This is the Choir’s first recording under the direction […]

  • William Byrd – 400th anniversary

    William Byrd – 400th anniversary

    For the past year, Westminster Cathedral Choir have been singing the entire Gradualia – settings of music for Mass – at the Cathedral choral services, to celebrate the 400th anniversary […]

  • Choir Recordings

    We are thrilled that the choir’s landmark catalogue of recordings with Hyperion Records & Universal Music Group (currently numbering some 53 albums) will become available on all global streaming platforms […]

  • The Choir’s New Recording

    At the end of May, Westminster Cathedral Choir made a pilgrimage to Buckfast Abbey in Devon to make their first record under Master of Music, Simon Johnson.  The new disc takes in a sequence of music for […]

  • Launch of the Cathedral Choral Foundation

    Westminster Cathedral is very blessed to be the home of the world-class Cathedral Choir. However, the Choir relies entirely upon the Cathedral to cover its running costs and this is […]

  • ‘A Christmas Celebration’

    Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 December 2022 – 7.30pm (doors open at 6.30pm) There are still some tickets available for our annual Christmas concerts which celebrate the mystery of Christ’s Incarnation in […]

  • Chorister Opportunities

    Chorister Opportunities

    Every September up to six boys join Westminster Cathedral Choir School (WCCS) in Year 4 as choristers. Becoming a chorister offers a boy the opportunity to sing in a world-famous choir, […]

  • The Grand Organ Festival

    The Grand Organ Festival

    Click here for details of all the recitals in our 2022 Grand Organ Festival.

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