Cathedral Musicians

Director of Music

Dr David Newsholme is 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...

Assistant Director of Music

Jamie Rogers is the Cathedral's Assistant Director of Music. He is an Organist, Pianist and Conductor based in Kent and London, and has enjoyed a varied musical career as established jazz pianist as well as a a professional church musician. read more...

Second Assistant Organist

Adrian Bawtree is currently the Second Assistant Organist at Canterbury Cathedral. In 2020 he started a ‘singing for well-being’ supported by The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral and is involved with music projects that support climate change concerns and refugees. read more...

Adult Singers

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...