Cathedral Musicians

Acting Director of Music

David Newsholme is currently Acting Director of Music at Canterbury Cathedral, where he is responsible for training the Cathedral’s choirs, and for all other musical aspects of the Cathedral’s work. read more...

Acting Assistant Organist

Adrian Bawtree was appointed Second Assistant Organist in September 2015. He is currently the Cathedral's Acting Assistant Organist. read more...

Acting Second Assistant Organist

Jamie Rogers is an Organist, Pianist and Conductor based in Kent and London. He enjoys a varied musical career, and is an established jazz pianist, as well as a a professional church musician. He is currently the Acting Second Assistant Organist at Canterbury Cathedral. read more...

Lay Clerks

The Cathedral Choir includes twelve Lay Clerks (adult singers), who sing the alto, tenor and bass parts. These experienced professionals generally perform at seven services each week; most fulfil their duties at the Cathedral alongside parallel careers in a variety of sectors. read more...

Girl Choristers

The Girls’ Choir consists of 25 girls aged between 12 and 18, from a variety of local schools. They sing at one service each weekend with the men of the Cathedral Choir, and perform at special occasions including Easter Day and Christmas Day. They maintain an active concert and recording profile. read more...

Boy Choristers

The 25 boy choristers of Canterbury Cathedral are aged between eight and 13. They generally sing at six services each week, frequently singing alongside the Lay Clerks (adult singers) of the Choir. read more...

Composers’ Competition

This project will commission, perform and record 14 new pieces. Each will re-imagine a preexisting work for saxophone, choir and organ, bringing a fresh perspective on our rich choral heritage to a new generation of listeners. Four of these works will be chosen by competition, which will be open to all and free to enter. read more...