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Give Your Child the Gift of Music
Published March 2025
At Newcastle Cathedral, we’re dedicated to nurturing young voices and inspiring a love of music.
Thanks to the generous support of the Cathedral Music Trust and others, we are 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.
🎶 Mini ChoriStarters (Reception & Year 1)
Tuesdays, 4:10-4:50pm (term time)
A lively and engaging introduction to music! Through playful songs, creative activities, and games, children explore basic musical concepts, develop confidence, and make new friends in a fun, supportive environment.
🎼 ChoriStarters (Year 2)
Mondays, 4:10-4:50pm (term time)
Designed for children who are ready to take the next step in their musical journey, this session helps develop vocal skills, introduces music reading, and provides an insight into life as a Cathedral chorister. Along the way, children build friendships and experience the many physical, mental and emotional benefits of singing.
If your older children are interested in auditioning for the Cathedral Choir, please email music@newcastlecathedral.org.uk.
For adults, we offer opportunities to join our welcoming Lantern Singing Group Community Choir, as well as upcoming vacancies for professional Lay Clerks.