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The Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Choir - one of England's most
outstanding choirs
Runnymede St Edward's School is proud of its association with
Liverpool Metropolitan
Cathedral Choir; all the choristers are boy pupils of Runnymede St Edward's
School or St Edward's College - and they
sing at Cathedral services, with orchestras and soloists, as well as touring at
home and abroad. They also take part in broadcasts, recordings and other
activities.
Besides receiving training during choir
practice, choristers are given individual singing lessons, and learn to play at
least one instrument.
Choristers are awarded Choral
scholarships by the Cathedral, and if appropriate grants help to pay fees at Runnymede. Entry to the Choir is by audition,
usually when a boy is in Year Two or Three of his Primary School. If not already
a pupil in the Runnymede, a successful candidate must also satisfy the normal
entrance requirements of the school. Details of entry into the Choir can be
obtained from the Director of Cathedral Music.
With practices and services taking place in addition to school
work, the demands on the time of these pupils is considerable, but the rewards
are significant; indeed, many former choristers have succeeded in careers as
professional musicians.
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