The 18 boy choristers are educated at Polwhele House Preparatory School. The Chapter supports part of the boys’ school fees. Voice trials are held annually in January for boys aged between 7 and 9. Details of choristerships can be obtained by emailing Polwhele House School or visiting their website at www.polwhelehouse.co.uk
The Director of Music and Organist, Robert Sharpe, is always very pleased to meet prospective choristers and their parents informally at any time of year. To arrange a meeting please contact him at the Cathedral Office: music@trurocathedral.org.uk (tel. 01872 245004)
Choral Scholarships were first set up at the Cathedral in 1995. In addition to the stipend, the Chapter provides accommodation for the scholars who sing join the lay vicars to provide the alto, tenor and bass parts of the choir.
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To arrange a meeting please contact Director of Music and Organist, Robert Sharpe at the Cathedral Office: music@trurocathedral.org.uk (tel. 01872 245004)
Each year an Organ Scholar is appointed to extend their musical education taking a full share in organ playing duties. Accommodation and stipend are available.
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To arrange a meeting with the Director of Music and Organist, Robert Sharpe please contact him at the Cathedral Office: music@trurocathedral.org.uk (tel. 01872 245004)
The lay vicars are the adult members of the choir who sing the alto, tenor and bass parts. They are supplemented by the Choral Scholars (see below), making a total of four singers per part.
There are no vacancies at present