‘Be a Chorister for a Day’ at Peterborough Cathedral on Saturday 3rd October

September 17, 2020

Do you know a child aged six or seven who loves to sing? If so, they are invited to come to Peterborough Cathedral’s annual ‘Be a Chorister for a Day’ event, on Saturday 3 October from 10.30am to 1.20pm.

All children currently in school Year who enjoy singing are invited to come to this free event, which is designed to help children understand what it is like to be a Cathedral chorister.

The day will include musical activities, as well as the opportunity to meet some of the current choristers and parents, and enjoy singing in the building. The children will sing a short service in the Cathedral at 1.00pm, which parents are invited to attend.

Advanced booking is essential to secure a place at ‘Be a Chorister for a Day’ and the event is open to children in school Year 2. To make a booking please email music@peterborough-cathedral.org.uk. The arrangements for this event will comply with current COVID-19 guidance, including social distancing, hand sanitising and other measures. More details of this will be sent to those who book a place.

Facebook event page for Be a Chorister for a Day: https://www.facebook.com/events/610392026302774

Voice trials to join the choir
Voice trials for children in school Year 2 who are applying to join the choir will be held on Monday 9 November, Wednesday 11 November, Friday 13 November and Monday 16 November 2020. Those selected will join the choir in September 2021. More information about the auditions can be found on the Cathedral website at www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/choristerships.aspx.