The Choir

The different choirs within our Music Department

• Byrd Song - School Year 2-4

  Byrd Song is a choir of children in school years 2-4 who enjoy singing. It is open for boys and girls who show promise and enthusiasm. Byrd Song rehearse after school on Tuesdays, including a service of Choral Evensong once a fortnight.

  To find out more about Byrd Song contact Alana Brook, Assistant Director of Music by calling 01924 373923 or email ADoM@wakefield-cathedral.org.uk.

• The Choristers - School Year 4-9

  The Choristers consists of boys and girls (school years 4-9) that sing together to provide the top line of the choir. Our choristers are drawn from many local schools, and are all connected by their love of singing.

  The Choristers sing for services and rehearsals each Wednesday, Thursday and alternate Sundays during term time, and play a large part in our worship at Christmas and Easter.

  To find out more about the Choristers download our booklet below or contact James Bowstead, Director of Music by calling 01924 373923 or email DoM@wakefield-cathedral.org.uk.

• Youth Choir - School Year 10-13

  The Youth Choir at Wakefield Cathedral is made up of students from Year 10 to Year 13. Many of our Choristers go on to join the Youth Choir, but the choir is open to any young adults who are interested in singing. The Youth Choir rehearse each Monday night and sing Choral Evensong once a fortnight on a Tuesday.

  To find out more about the Youth Choir download our booklet below or contact Alana Brook, Assistant Director of Music by calling 01924 373923 or email ADoM@wakefield-cathedral.org.uk

• Lay Clerks

  Wakefield Cathedral is fortunate to have a talented group of Lay Clerks, made up of professional and semi-professional singers providing the alto, tenor and bass parts to the cathedral choir.

  Our Lay Clerks contribute to many important services and events throughout the year, with rehearsals taking place on Thursday evenings at the cathedral.

  If you would like to find out more about the role of Lay Clerks and whether it is something which may be right for you please contact James Bowstead, Director of Music by calling 01924 373923 or email DoM@wakefield-cathedral.org.uk to arrange an initial informal discussion.

• Consort Sopranos

  The Consort Sopranos sing with the Lay Clerks at times when the choristers are not singing, which is generally every other Thursday and Sunday.

  If you would like to find out more about the role of Consort Sopranos and whether it is something which may be right for you please contact James Bowstead, Director of Music by calling 01924 373923 or email DoM@wakefield-cathedral.org.uk to arrange an initial informal discussion.

• Voluntary Choir

  The voluntary choir is open to all adults with an interest in singing, whether or not they have previous experience or music-reading ability. There is no audition and a low level of commitment, singing at the 09:15 Eucharist about twice a month, with a brief rehearsal on the Friday evening before each service.

  To find out more about the Voluntary Choir contact James Bowstead, Director of Music by calling 01924 373923 or email DoM@wakefield-cathedral.org.uk