Give Your Child the Gift of Music

At Newcastle Cathedral, we are committed to nurturing young voices and inspiring a love of music.

Thanks to the generous support of the Cathedral Music Trust and others, we’re thrilled to offer FREE expert-led singing and music-making sessions during term time for children from babies to Year 2. These engaging sessions foster confidence, create friendships, and provide fantastic musical experiences.

Join us for one of these exciting FREE sessions – open to all, regardless of background or faith.

📍 Newcastle Cathedral, St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF

🎵 Small Sounds (Ages 0-4)

Thursdays, 10:15-10:45am (term time)

Introduce your little one to the magic of music! These FREE interactive sessions for babies, toddlers, and their grown-ups are full of fun and discovery. Shake, rattle and sing along with our expert workshop leaders as they guide families through an engaging musical adventure.

Register to join our upcoming sessions

🎼 ChoriStarters (Reception, Year 1 & Year 2)

Wednesdays, 4:10-4:50pm (term time)

A fun, lively introduction to music for children and for those ready to take the next step in their musical journey! Through songs, games, and creative activities, children develop vocal skills, explore basic music reading, and get a taste of life as a Cathedral chorister – all while making friends and enjoying the physical, mental and emotional benefits of singing.

Email music@newcastlecathedral.org.uk if your child is interested in joining

Becoming a chorister at the Cathedral is free of charge and open to all backgrounds – no experience necessary.

If your child is interested in exploring joining the Cathedral Choir but can’t attend these sessions, please email music@newcastlecathedral.org.uk