We were delighted to welcome back schools from Sunderland to Music Outreach Celebration on Thursday 21 November 2024. The programme works with over 800 school children every year in County Durham, South Tyneside and Sunderland who are invited to perform in front of their families, friends and visitors in the Nave of Durham Cathedral.
The children came from five schools in the county: Castletown Primary School; George Washington Primary School; Rickleton Primary School; St Anne's RC Primary School, and Usworth Colliery School.
Each school received support and tuition over the past term from Lewis West and Jessica Holmes, supported by Daniel Cook, Master of the Choristers and Organist, and Joseph Beech, Sub-Organist to ensure they were prepared for the big day.
Daniel Cook, Master of the Choristers and Organist of Durham Cathedral and Director of the Outreach Programme said
“We have children taking part in our musical offering nearly every day as choristers, keeping centuries of musical tradition alive. It’s lovely to be able to work with young singers from across the county, developing their vocal skills, offering their opportunities to hear the majestic cathedral organ and showing them how music can enhance their wellbeing.
They have all worked incredibly hard this term to prepare the songs for the Celebration – the children gave a rousing and deeply moving performance, something that their family and friends will treasure for a long time.”
