Wells Cathedral School recently played host to the “Music from the Movies” themed Trumpet Skills Days. Today the choir consists of 18 boy choristers, 18 girl choristers and 12 Vicars Choral (the men of the choir). You will be contacted and advised if you are being invited to attend one of the Specialist Music Auditions. Some join these programmes when they enter the School, while others move up during their time with us, having benefited from the exceptional education we offer. I would not hesitate to recommend Wells Cathedral School to any young musician. Music has been the heart of our community since the School was founded in 909 and the choristers of Wells Cathedral play a central part in our school to this day. Wells Cathedral School is relatively non-selective. The website provides you with an introduction to the wonderful education we offer to our pupils at Wells Cathedral School. Click the following links to find out more about our Specialist Music Programme and Chorister Programme. The older children participate in the Christmas Celebration, which is a mixture of music, poetry and prose, and instrumental items celebrating the joy of the season, held in the Cathedral Nave. The audition day will include the following components: You will also be asked to undertake the following: We encourage talented young musicians to audition for our specialist music scheme (please see the ‘Join Us’ section above for how to apply). Complete and return our Music Application, our registration form and registration fee. The Music School of Wells Cathedral School The Blue School , founded in 1641, [75] is a state coeducational comprehensive school and has been awarded Specialist science college status. if (theYear < 1900) Boarding Houses. But while a sense of place provides something crucial as a child grows up and learns about themselves and the world in which they live, it is even more important that every child feels comfortable and secure enough to be able to discern, explore and test their own talents and interests. Wells Cathedral School offers a wide range of concerts by visiting professional soloists and ensembles as well as its own highly talented pupils, in the new state-of-the-art Cedars Hall, in Wells Cathedral and in the intimate medieval Quilter Hall. The stunning West Front is decorated with 500 sculptures of kings, saints, and bishops that were originally decorated with red and green paint. The Music School has several main practice areas including the historic Vicars' Close, and caters for specialist, special provision and general musicians. The Department for Education’s Music and Dance scheme (as it is now known) aims to ensure that children with exceptional potential can access world-class specialist training alongside a balanced education regardless of their personal circumstances. 9b, H. 49, Missa brevis: Agnus Dei and more. … 40+ extra-curricular opportunities from which to choose At Wells we give our pupils numerous opportunities to discover and nurture individual passions, in turn propelling them into a successful and fulfilling life beyond school. Shop and Buy Evocation Of Wells Cathedral sheet music. Subscribe Subscribed Unsubscribe. Wells Cathedral Choir Today the choir consists of 18 boy choristers, 18 girl choristers and 12 Vicars Choral (the men of the choir). There are now four specialist music schools: To be eligible for the music schools you must be aged between 8 and 19, and all grants are means tested. 1,180 were here. Music has been at the heart of Wells since it started as a choir school in 909. Under current DfE rule, overseas pupils who have been resident in the UK, or have been boarding pupils in the uk, for two full calendar years or more are also eligible for a grant under the Scheme. 1,175 were here. document.write(theYear)Wells Cathedral School now = new Date Take part in our Music Audition (see the grey box for details). Grounded in a timeless tradition and ethos since its origins as a Chorister School, yet adept enough to relish the challenges of the 21st century with a forward-looking Strategic Vision, Wells Cathedral School provides an encouraging and ambitious education for every child. Please see the links below for specific details on what musical disciplines we offer as well as our Music Studies page for more details. now = new Date Our musicians achieve great success both as performers and in public examinations. She received a full scholarship to study at Wells Cathedral School of Music where she studied under Judith Hall of the Royal Opera House. Leighton* / Wells Cathedral Choir, Wells Cathedral School Chapel Choir, Matthew Owens (2) ‎– The World's Desire Label: Hyperion ‎– CDA67641 Applicants aged 16 or over from the EU are also eligible for a grant (tuition only) under the scheme, provided they have been resident in their home country for at least three full calendar years.