VOLUNTARY CHOIR

Hereford Cathedral Voluntary Choir was formed in 2000, primarily to sing services at the cathedral on some occasions during the year when the cathedral choir is not available.

As well as covering six Sundays a year, the choir has sung at weddings, given concerts around the county and recorded for local radio, including BBC Hereford and Worcester’s broadcast Christmas services in 2005. In May 2007 the choir undertook its first overseas tour, singing a morning Eucharist and two concerts in Nürnberg, Germany. Rehearsal time is generally limited to just one or two practices before each public event, so a high standard of musicianship is required from the 25-30 members. Many of the choir’s student members have gone on to take up choral scholarships at universities across the country: we are always pleased to welcome them back to sing with the choir again during their university holidays.