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Music@NewcastleCathedral 31 Jan 2012 at 12;51

Brewer in D and Holst Turn back O Man tonight

Music@NewcastleCathedral 20 Jan 2012 at 07;18

Epiphany Carol Service Sunday 22nd January at 6pm. Including music by Byrd, Trepte, Mendelssohn and Cornelius

Music@NewcastleCathedral 16 Jan 2012 at 21;59

Be a Chorister for a day Saturday 21st January for boys aged 7-11. Learn what it is like to be a cathedral chorister. 10am - 1pm.

Music@NewcastleCathedral 16 Jan 2012 at 12;13

Monday Feb 6th at 5.30pm: a special service to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee featuring the Cathedral Choirs of Boys, Girls and Men

Music@NewcastleCathedral 11 Jan 2012 at 20;07

Boys' first evensong on Friday. Weelkes and Ouseley

Music@NewcastleCathedral 11 Jan 2012 at 20;06

First girls evensong tomorrow - Harker in Ab and Holy Father cheer our way

Music@NewcastleCathedral 10 Jan 2012 at 08;40

First evensong of term today. Men\'s Voices Sumsion in G

Music@NewcastleCathedral 24 Dec 2011 at 11;30

11:30pm today. Midnight Mass (Charpentier Messe de Minuit) sung by the Girls and Men. Preceded by short carol concert.

Music@NewcastleCathedral 24 Dec 2011 at 11;29

6pm today. Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. Cathedral Choir

Music@NewcastleCathedral 18 Dec 2011 at 15;07

Exquisite Victoria mass this morning from the boys and men. Agnus Dei Ã 8 was stunning

Music@NewcastleCathedral 15 Dec 2011 at 19;54

Fabulous singing from the girls tonight and a beautiful fauxbourdons setting by Mr Stevens

Music@NewcastleCathedral 13 Dec 2011 at 12;35

Watch the cathedral choir singing on the streets of Newcastle in a video on the home page - http://ping.fm/21ubQ

Music@NewcastleCathedral 10 Dec 2011 at 19;30

Latest music list - http://ping.fm/8HTFT

Music@NewcastleCathedral 9 Dec 2011 at 21;30

11am tomorrow at the Lit and Phil - Lanterns and Colts Choir to sing carols followed by refreshments

Music@NewcastleCathedral 8 Dec 2011 at 16;47

Carols for the City in the cathedral tomorrow (Friday) at 6pm sung by Boys and Men

Music@NewcastleCathedral 8 Dec 2011 at 09;13

Look at http://ping.fm/7ou36 and start 15 minutes in to see coverage of the choir singing at digital switchover event

Music@NewcastleCathedral 6 Dec 2011 at 07;00

Cathedral Church of St Nicholas receives Â£250k. Click link here - http://ping.fm/Owx2r

Music@NewcastleCathedral 5 Dec 2011 at 08;20

Brilliant Stanford-fest last night.

Music@NewcastleCathedral 5 Dec 2011 at 08;20

Wonderful Guerrero mass yesterday morning!

Music@NewcastleCathedral 5 Dec 2011 at 08;19

Thanks to boys, girls and men, the girls and men of Durham Cathedral and St Nicholas Strings for a wonderful patronal festival - Mozart Coronation Mass!

Music@NewcastleCathedral 27 Nov 2011 at 20;54

Thanks too to the girls for singing with All Saints\' Choir. Brill singing. Well done.

Music@NewcastleCathedral 27 Nov 2011 at 20;41

Brilliant Advent Carols from Boys and Men tonight. The Elgar was especially moving.

Music@NewcastleCathedral 26 Nov 2011 at 09;08

Advent Carols @ 6pm tomorrow. Music by Moger, Stainer, Elgar and Gibbons. No snow please!

Music@NewcastleCathedral 26 Nov 2011 at 09;07

Byrd Rorate Coeli at 10am Eucharist tomorrow

Music@NewcastleCathedral 24 Nov 2011 at 07;23

Don\'t miss the girls singing Philip Stopford\'s Come down O love divine tonight.

Music@NewcastleCathedral 23 Nov 2011 at 15;24

Many congratulations to David Stevens on his appointment as Master of the Choristers at Belfast Cathedral.

Music@NewcastleCathedral 14 Nov 2011 at 11;30

2 'advance' dates. 27th November 6pm Advent Carols. 3rd December 12 noon Patronal Festival joined by Durham Cathedral Choir (Mozart Coronation with Strings)

Music@NewcastleCathedral 11 Nov 2011 at 21;55

Don't miss evensong on Sunday at 6pm. A fabulous but not well-known piece by Harold Darke for Remembrance. As the Leaves Fall

Music@NewcastleCathedral 24 Oct 2011 at 09;03

"Be a Chorister for a day" for all boys aged 7-11 who want to see what it is like. Sat 29th Oct 10am-1pm At the cathedral

Music@NewcastleCathedral 20 Oct 2011 at 23;43

Some rather good singing tonight, by the way. Hope you guys thought so too...

Music@NewcastleCathedral 19 Oct 2011 at 07;39

Colts Choir rehearses tonight at 4.30 till 6. All boys aged 7-13 most welcome. Meet in the cathedral

Music@NewcastleCathedral 9 Oct 2011 at 08;18

Well done all for a great day in Edinburgh with the choirs of Carlisle and St Mary's Cathedrals. The Monteverdi was stunning.

Music@NewcastleCathedral 7 Oct 2011 at 08;10

It's Friday so no organ for evensong at 5.30 today. Weelkes Short and Tallis If ye love me

Music@NewcastleCathedral 6 Oct 2011 at 13;22

A rare opportunity to hear a men's voices evensong tonight. Wood in E and Great Lord of Lords, both for double choir

Music@NewcastleCathedral 5 Oct 2011 at 22;03

This will have a great impact on St Nicholas Cathedral http://ping.fm/UXRXN

Music@NewcastleCathedral 1 Oct 2011 at 21;45

Mozart "Sparrow" Mass tomorrow at 10. Stanford in A for Evensong

Music@NewcastleCathedral 30 Sep 2011 at 12;58

Installation of Ian Flintoft as Bishops' Chaplain tonight. Stanford in C and Greater Love!

Music@NewcastleCathedral 23 Sep 2011 at 22;02

Songs of Praise at St Nicholas Cathedral on Sunday @ 6pm. Hymns and anthems sung by the Girls and Men accompanied by Palatinate Brass

Music@NewcastleCathedral 23 Sep 2011 at 00;11

Don't miss the girls and men on Sunday singing Vierne Messe Solennelle

Music@NewcastleCathedral 22 Sep 2011 at 23;38

Just retaken possession of newly restored harpsichord in the cathedral - it's sounding wonderful

Music@NewcastleCathedral 19 Sep 2011 at 21;47

Looking forward to Statham in E minor and Wesley Wash me throughly at evensong tomorrow. Statham is definitely underrated.

Music@NewcastleCathedral 19 Sep 2011 at 13;54

Monday lunchtime recitals started today with a superb recital by David Stevens at 1pm

Music@NewcastleCathedral 18 Sep 2011 at 22;02

Well done to the boys and men for two superb services today.

Music@NewcastleCathedral 17 Sep 2011 at 16;45

Many thanks to Michael and Meryl Sharp for having organised such a beautiful and varied route

Music@NewcastleCathedral 17 Sep 2011 at 16;42

Well done to all those choristers who walked nearly 8 miles today in the Morpeth area - and many thanks to Meryl and Michael Sharp for havin

Music@NewcastleCathedral 17 Sep 2011 at 08;12

Sponsored walk today in aid of the Choirs Association

Music@NewcastleCathedral 17 Sep 2011 at 08;10

Well done to the boys and men for a superb first evensong last night

Music@NewcastleCathedral 15 Sep 2011 at 19;32

Brilliant first evensong from the girls tonight. Welcome back!

Music@NewcastleCathedral 14 Sep 2011 at 14;08

First evensong of term for the Girls' Choir tomorrow (Thursday) at 17.30. Harwood in Ab and Lloyd View me Lord

Music@NewcastleCathedral 14 Sep 2011 at 09;42

First rehearsal of new Colts Choir (for boys 7-13) today at 4.30-6pm.

Music@NewcastleCathedral 13 Sep 2011 at 14;02

Men's voices evensong at 5.30 tonight. Sumsion in G, Thou O Gd art praised in Sion by Macpherson, and Rose ATB responses.

Music@NewcastleCathedral 13 Sep 2011 at 13;41

First boys' rehearsal of the year tonight!

Music@NewcastleCathedral 12 Sep 2011 at 10;52

First rehearsal of term for the girls' choir at 4.30 tonight!

Music@NewcastleCathedral 11 Sep 2011 at 21;14

Well done everyone for a very moving 9/11 commemoration tonight. Lots of very appreciative comments from people - especially the Duruflé

Music@NewcastleCathedral 10 Sep 2011 at 09;46

Tomorrow at Newcastle Cathedral 4.30pm Service of reflection to mark 10th anniversary of 9/11 6pm Talk by Zigi Shipper, a Holocaust survivor

Music@NewcastleCathedral 7 Sep 2011 at 12;14

You can follow us now on both Facebook (Music@NewcastleCathedral) and Twitter (MusicAtStNicks)

Music@NewcastleCathedral 7 Sep 2011 at 11;46

You can follow us now at both Facebook (Music@NewcastleCathedral) and Twitter (MusicAtStNicks)

Music@NewcastleCathedral 6 Sep 2011 at 17;25

Sunday 11th Sept at 1630. Memorial Service for 9/11 excerpts from Duruflé Requiem, music by Holst and Rutter sung by the Cathedral Consort

Music@NewcastleCathedral 6 Sep 2011 at 14;47

Choir term starts next week. 5.30pm on Tuesday September 13th. Men's Voices.

Main Cathedral Website

Home Choirs Organ Events Recitals Music Lists News Who's Who Vacancies Members	Music at St Nicholas Cathedral Newcastle The player will show in this paragraph Chorister life The player will show in this paragraph Digital switchover Latest News Lantern Choirs Looking for boys and girls aged 7+ to join the Lantern Choirs. Wednesdays 1630-1800. Contact Michael Stoddart (directorofmusic@stnicnewcastle.co.uk) St Nicholas Cathedral music has its roots in the renaissance, and is first referenced in 1503 when Princess Margaret, daughter of Henry VII, engaged to marry James IV of Scotland, passed through Newcastle on her way north. Records say that when the party crossed the bridge over the Tyne there were a number of children in surplices ‘who sang melodious hymns, accompanying themselves with instruments of many sorts’. This foundation in early music history has been a defining feature in music and worship at the cathedral with the Choirs currently leading 6 services a week, their collective repertoire representing over 11 centuries of Sacred Music from Europe and further a field. As the Boys Choir go from strength to strength under the excellent leadership of Michael Stoddart, touring to Paris, performing with the acclaimed Avison Ensemble, and singing for local civic and social events, the Girls Choir (est.2008) continues to flourish under the care and attention of David Stevens, with a rich outreach program, singing concerts and premiering new music, as well as recording their debut album of sacred music by Clifford Harker. The Gentlemen of the Cathedral choir, exceptional local professionals and students, sing alongside the Boys and Girls, with occasional ATB services of the finest early music of the repertoire. The Choirs of St Nicholas have been featured on BBC Radio 3’s Choral Evensong, performed alongside the Northern Sinfonia at The Sage Gateshead and sung in concert with The Medieval Bæbes as well as releasing a number of fine CDs. St Nicholas Cathedral organ was first installed in 1676 under the care of Renatus Harris, and has been developed over the years by T C Lewis (c.1881) Harrison and Harrison (1911) and more recently Nicholson’s (1981) to become the majestic instrument it is today, with ‘exceptionally brilliant’ mixtures, and flutes ‘equal to those of Schultz’. Daily Choral Services are sung most days at 5.30pm (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursday and Fridays) with Choral Eucharist at 10am and Choral Evensong at 6pm on Sundays.	Follow us ... Follow @MusicAtStNicks Music Blog Music@NewcastleCathedral 31 Jan 2012 at 12;51 Brewer in D and Holst Turn back O Man tonight Music@NewcastleCathedral 20 Jan 2012 at 07;18 Epiphany Carol Service Sunday 22nd January at 6pm. Including music by Byrd, Trepte, Mendelssohn and Cornelius Music@NewcastleCathedral 16 Jan 2012 at 21;59 Be a Chorister for a day Saturday 21st January for boys aged 7-11. Learn what it is like to be a cathedral chorister. 10am - 1pm. Music@NewcastleCathedral 16 Jan 2012 at 12;13 Monday Feb 6th at 5.30pm: a special service to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee featuring the Cathedral Choirs of Boys, Girls and Men Music@NewcastleCathedral 11 Jan 2012 at 20;07 Boys' first evensong on Friday. Weelkes and Ouseley Music@NewcastleCathedral 11 Jan 2012 at 20;06 First girls evensong tomorrow - Harker in Ab and Holy Father cheer our way Music@NewcastleCathedral 10 Jan 2012 at 08;40 First evensong of term today. Men\'s Voices Sumsion in G Music@NewcastleCathedral 24 Dec 2011 at 11;30 11:30pm today. Midnight Mass (Charpentier Messe de Minuit) sung by the Girls and Men. Preceded by short carol concert. Music@NewcastleCathedral 24 Dec 2011 at 11;29 6pm today. Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. Cathedral Choir Music@NewcastleCathedral 18 Dec 2011 at 15;07 Exquisite Victoria mass this morning from the boys and men. Agnus Dei Ã 8 was stunning Music@NewcastleCathedral 15 Dec 2011 at 19;54 Fabulous singing from the girls tonight and a beautiful fauxbourdons setting by Mr Stevens Music@NewcastleCathedral 13 Dec 2011 at 12;35 Watch the cathedral choir singing on the streets of Newcastle in a video on the home page - http://ping.fm/21ubQ Music@NewcastleCathedral 10 Dec 2011 at 19;30 Latest music list - http://ping.fm/8HTFT Music@NewcastleCathedral 9 Dec 2011 at 21;30 11am tomorrow at the Lit and Phil - Lanterns and Colts Choir to sing carols followed by refreshments Music@NewcastleCathedral 8 Dec 2011 at 16;47 Carols for the City in the cathedral tomorrow (Friday) at 6pm sung by Boys and Men Music@NewcastleCathedral 8 Dec 2011 at 09;13 Look at http://ping.fm/7ou36 and start 15 minutes in to see coverage of the choir singing at digital switchover event Music@NewcastleCathedral 6 Dec 2011 at 07;00 Cathedral Church of St Nicholas receives Â£250k. Click link here - http://ping.fm/Owx2r Music@NewcastleCathedral 5 Dec 2011 at 08;20 Brilliant Stanford-fest last night. Music@NewcastleCathedral 5 Dec 2011 at 08;20 Wonderful Guerrero mass yesterday morning! Music@NewcastleCathedral 5 Dec 2011 at 08;19 Thanks to boys, girls and men, the girls and men of Durham Cathedral and St Nicholas Strings for a wonderful patronal festival - Mozart Coronation Mass! Music@NewcastleCathedral 27 Nov 2011 at 20;54 Thanks too to the girls for singing with All Saints\' Choir. Brill singing. Well done. Music@NewcastleCathedral 27 Nov 2011 at 20;41 Brilliant Advent Carols from Boys and Men tonight. The Elgar was especially moving. Music@NewcastleCathedral 26 Nov 2011 at 09;08 Advent Carols @ 6pm tomorrow. Music by Moger, Stainer, Elgar and Gibbons. No snow please! Music@NewcastleCathedral 26 Nov 2011 at 09;07 Byrd Rorate Coeli at 10am Eucharist tomorrow Music@NewcastleCathedral 24 Nov 2011 at 07;23 Don\'t miss the girls singing Philip Stopford\'s Come down O love divine tonight. Music@NewcastleCathedral 23 Nov 2011 at 15;24 Many congratulations to David Stevens on his appointment as Master of the Choristers at Belfast Cathedral. Music@NewcastleCathedral 14 Nov 2011 at 11;30 2 'advance' dates. 27th November 6pm Advent Carols. 3rd December 12 noon Patronal Festival joined by Durham Cathedral Choir (Mozart Coronation with Strings) Music@NewcastleCathedral 11 Nov 2011 at 21;55 Don't miss evensong on Sunday at 6pm. A fabulous but not well-known piece by Harold Darke for Remembrance. As the Leaves Fall Music@NewcastleCathedral 24 Oct 2011 at 09;03 "Be a Chorister for a day" for all boys aged 7-11 who want to see what it is like. Sat 29th Oct 10am-1pm At the cathedral Music@NewcastleCathedral 20 Oct 2011 at 23;43 Some rather good singing tonight, by the way. Hope you guys thought so too... Music@NewcastleCathedral 19 Oct 2011 at 07;39 Colts Choir rehearses tonight at 4.30 till 6. All boys aged 7-13 most welcome. Meet in the cathedral Music@NewcastleCathedral 9 Oct 2011 at 08;18 Well done all for a great day in Edinburgh with the choirs of Carlisle and St Mary's Cathedrals. The Monteverdi was stunning. Music@NewcastleCathedral 7 Oct 2011 at 08;10 It's Friday so no organ for evensong at 5.30 today. Weelkes Short and Tallis If ye love me Music@NewcastleCathedral 6 Oct 2011 at 13;22 A rare opportunity to hear a men's voices evensong tonight. Wood in E and Great Lord of Lords, both for double choir Music@NewcastleCathedral 5 Oct 2011 at 22;03 This will have a great impact on St Nicholas Cathedral http://ping.fm/UXRXN Music@NewcastleCathedral 1 Oct 2011 at 21;45 Mozart "Sparrow" Mass tomorrow at 10. Stanford in A for Evensong Music@NewcastleCathedral 30 Sep 2011 at 12;58 Installation of Ian Flintoft as Bishops' Chaplain tonight. Stanford in C and Greater Love! Music@NewcastleCathedral 23 Sep 2011 at 22;02 Songs of Praise at St Nicholas Cathedral on Sunday @ 6pm. Hymns and anthems sung by the Girls and Men accompanied by Palatinate Brass Music@NewcastleCathedral 23 Sep 2011 at 00;11 Don't miss the girls and men on Sunday singing Vierne Messe Solennelle Music@NewcastleCathedral 22 Sep 2011 at 23;38 Just retaken possession of newly restored harpsichord in the cathedral - it's sounding wonderful Music@NewcastleCathedral 19 Sep 2011 at 21;47 Looking forward to Statham in E minor and Wesley Wash me throughly at evensong tomorrow. Statham is definitely underrated. Music@NewcastleCathedral 19 Sep 2011 at 13;54 Monday lunchtime recitals started today with a superb recital by David Stevens at 1pm Music@NewcastleCathedral 18 Sep 2011 at 22;02 Well done to the boys and men for two superb services today. Music@NewcastleCathedral 17 Sep 2011 at 16;45 Many thanks to Michael and Meryl Sharp for having organised such a beautiful and varied route Music@NewcastleCathedral 17 Sep 2011 at 16;42 Well done to all those choristers who walked nearly 8 miles today in the Morpeth area - and many thanks to Meryl and Michael Sharp for havin Music@NewcastleCathedral 17 Sep 2011 at 08;12 Sponsored walk today in aid of the Choirs Association Music@NewcastleCathedral 17 Sep 2011 at 08;10 Well done to the boys and men for a superb first evensong last night Music@NewcastleCathedral 15 Sep 2011 at 19;32 Brilliant first evensong from the girls tonight. Welcome back! Music@NewcastleCathedral 14 Sep 2011 at 14;08 First evensong of term for the Girls' Choir tomorrow (Thursday) at 17.30. Harwood in Ab and Lloyd View me Lord Music@NewcastleCathedral 14 Sep 2011 at 09;42 First rehearsal of new Colts Choir (for boys 7-13) today at 4.30-6pm. Music@NewcastleCathedral 13 Sep 2011 at 14;02 Men's voices evensong at 5.30 tonight. Sumsion in G, Thou O Gd art praised in Sion by Macpherson, and Rose ATB responses. Music@NewcastleCathedral 13 Sep 2011 at 13;41 First boys' rehearsal of the year tonight! Music@NewcastleCathedral 12 Sep 2011 at 10;52 First rehearsal of term for the girls' choir at 4.30 tonight! Music@NewcastleCathedral 11 Sep 2011 at 21;14 Well done everyone for a very moving 9/11 commemoration tonight. Lots of very appreciative comments from people - especially the Duruflé Music@NewcastleCathedral 10 Sep 2011 at 09;46 Tomorrow at Newcastle Cathedral 4.30pm Service of reflection to mark 10th anniversary of 9/11 6pm Talk by Zigi Shipper, a Holocaust survivor Music@NewcastleCathedral 7 Sep 2011 at 12;14 You can follow us now on both Facebook (Music@NewcastleCathedral) and Twitter (MusicAtStNicks) Music@NewcastleCathedral 7 Sep 2011 at 11;46 You can follow us now at both Facebook (Music@NewcastleCathedral) and Twitter (MusicAtStNicks) Music@NewcastleCathedral 6 Sep 2011 at 17;25 Sunday 11th Sept at 1630. Memorial Service for 9/11 excerpts from Duruflé Requiem, music by Holst and Rutter sung by the Cathedral Consort Music@NewcastleCathedral 6 Sep 2011 at 14;47 Choir term starts next week. 5.30pm on Tuesday September 13th. Men's Voices.
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