Sacked Cathedral choir forms radical community group

We’re delighted to hear from Steel City Choristers, formed following the abrupt closure of Sheffield Cathedral Choir in July 2020.

They say: ‘Out of the strength of their community came the vision to establish Steel City Choristers as a choir that sings to the standard associated with our country’s cathedrals, but which does so out and about around the city.’

Hilary Davan Wetton, Musical Director of the City of London Choir, says: ‘Steel City Choristers has rapidly developed very high standards and maintained its membership in these difficult circumstances. The choir is directed by an exceptional musician and, as a result, the musical education given to the choristers is excellent. Equally significant is the evident benefit and fulfilment the choir provide for their audiences, who by intention include many who have never had the opportunity to appreciate first-hand the beauty of choral music.’

Steel City Choristers have put up a free online course, showing others how to sing out like them.
Download it here.

The church’s loss is society’s gain.