Christ Church Cathedral launches innovative partnership with Young Organ Scholars' Trust
Christ Church Cathedral is delighted to announce a new outreach partnership with the Dr Martin Clarke Young Organ Scholars' Trust (YOST). YOST is a registered charity working to train and support the next generation of young organists, with the aim of widening access to organ education and preserving the UK's rich cultural heritage of church music.
Two young organists, William (16) and Adam (13), will be the first Christ Church YOST Scholars. As well as having the chance to observe music-making by our organists and choir directors, the new members of the Christ Church musical team will be able to perform themselves in Cathedral services of worship throughout the year and an organ recital.
Better access to high-quality training and education for young organists is urgently needed to safeguard the future of church music, and it's fantastic to see a major cathedral taking a lead on this.
Better access to high-quality training and education for young organists is urgently needed to safeguard the future of church music, and it's fantastic to see a major cathedral taking a lead on this.
The Revd Canon Peter Moger, Sub Dean of Christ Church, said: 'It is a joy to welcome these young people into the musical life of our Cathedral. Helping to train the next generation of church musicians is an important part of our identity, and we look forward to welcoming William and Adam into our community, and to hearing them progress throughout their time with us.'
Roxanne Gull, YOST Director, stressed the importance of the project: 'We're delighted to be partnering with Christ Church Cathedral on this exciting initiative. Better access to high-quality training and education for young organists is urgently needed to safeguard the future of church music, and it's fantastic to see a major cathedral taking a lead on this.'
Peter Holder, Organist (Director of Music) of Christ Church Cathedral, also expressed his support for the scheme: ‘I'm delighted that this partnership, the first of its kind in Oxford, is able to take place at Christ Church, and I look forward to working with William and Adam.’
For more information, visit the YOST website.
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