CATHEDRAL MUSIC TRUST

About Cathedral Music Trust

We are a charity that supports the valuable work of musicians who enrich so many lives through the power of cathedral music.

Since our foundation in 1956 (as the charity Friends of Cathedral Music), we have made a positive difference to the lives of many thousands of children, young people and adult musicians across the UK and Ireland. We seek innovative and sector-leading ways to support high quality musicianship in cathedrals and churches through our programmes, training, advocacy and research. Our vision is to create a vibrant choral music scene that champions excellence and provides opportunities for people from all walks of life to thrive and develop.

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News|May 27, 2025

Join our team

We are recruiting a Head of Finance & Resources and a Digital & Communications Manager to join the Cathedral Music Trust team in Summer 2025
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News|May 2, 2025

JJ’s Choral Adventure

Our CEO takes on a cycling pilgrimage, visiting 100 choirs across England and Wales over just 50 days of cycling. Covering an epic 2,700 miles, JJ will raise funds for cathedral music along the way.
Salisbury Cathedral Choir

News|April 23, 2025

Salisbury to the Netherlands

Salisbury Cathedral Choir has just returned from a hugely successful tour of the Netherlands, where they performed in a variety of churches to great acclaim.

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3–5 October 2025

Canterbury & Rochester Gathering

How We Help

Our programmes help transform lives through cathedral music. Our work builds on the foundations of our predecessor charity, Friends of Cathedral Music, and addresses challenges and opportunities presented to the sector both now and into the future.

We work alongside cathedrals and other choral foundations to support excellence in its many forms, broaden participation and increase the long-term sustainability of the cathedral music sector.

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