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St George’s Cathedral, Southwark, formally the Metropolitan Cathedral Church of St George, is the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Southwark, which covers the London boroughs south of the Thames, the county of Kent and the Medway Unitary Authority.
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The Cathedral Parish is a vibrant community, with many groups and organisations which you can join or support in other ways. The Cathedral also administers the Sacraments. Full details in this section of the website.
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St George's Cathedral has a well-established musical tradition, with a diversity of styles represented at the different Masses, ranging from congregational hymns and Mass settings at the 10am Family Mass sung by the Cathedral Consort youth choir, through plainsong and polyphony at the 12pm Solemn Mass sung by the Cathedral Choir of choristers and lay clerks. There is also a Junior Choir for younger children and the Cathedral runs the Southwark Singing Programme.
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Small Sounds

Small Sounds is our free weekly music group for children aged 0-5 and their parents/guardians.

Parents and guardians of young children aged 0-5 are warmly invited to attend our new weekly music group, Small Sounds, which takes place on Wednesday mornings in the Amigo Hall.

Led by Olivia Earl and Emily Varney, our 30-minute music sessions are fun and engaging for children and their grown-ups, with a range of instruments, puppets, and stories to share. Participating families will also get to experience the musical life of the Cathedral up close, working with the professional singers and instrumentalists of our thriving music department. Small Sounds runs from 10.15-10.45 on Wednesdays during term time, with time to socialise immediately after, and sessions are completely free of charge.

Join the mailing list here to be kept up to date about these sessions.

St George’s Cathedral is grateful to Cathedral Music Trust for their generous support of the programme.

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Cathedral Choir

The Cathedral Choir is made up of boys and girl choristers aged 8 to 13 along with eight professional singers known as Lay Clerks. The Cathedral Choir sings at the Sunday morning 12noon Solemn Mass and on major events of the year, such as Advent, Christmas, Holy Week and Easter.
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Cathedral Consort

The Cathedral Consort was formed in 2019, and is a select group of teenagers aged 13 and upwards, who lead worship at the 10am Family Mass through congregational mass settings and SATB motets.
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Cathedral Junior Choir

The Cathedral Junior Choir is our choir for children in school years 3-6. They rehearse in the Cathedral Song Room on Thursdays from 4-5pm and sing for weekly Benediction as well as one Mass per month in the Cathedral.
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Children's Choir

The Cathedral Children’s Choir is our choir for children in school years 1 & 2, aged 5-7.
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Southwark Singing Programme

Established in 2022 the Southwark Singing Programme (SSP) is a Diocesan music education programme which works in partnership with schools and parishes to develop musical provision and sacred singing across the diocese.
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Music Staff

The Cathedral Music Department is lead by the Diocesan Director of Music, joined by our Cathedral Organist and a team of professional Lay Clerks.
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Music List

The termly service music lists include all the Mass settings, hymns and chant antiphons for the choral services at the Cathedral, including Sunday 10am Family Mass and 12noon Solemn Mass, as well as Easter, Christmas and other special Cathedral services.
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The Organ

The Cathedral organ was built by John Compton Organ Company Ltd and was completed in 1958.
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Choir Recordings

St George's Cathedral choirs have recorded two CDs under their previous director Norman Harper, available to purchase here, as well as a series of videos showcasing a broad repertoire of sacred music.
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Join the Choir

We are always looking for boys and girls aged 5 to 18 to join the Cathedral Choir, Cathedral Consort, Cathedral Junior Choir and Cathedral Children’s Choir - why not join us now? Complete a simple application form and the Director of Music will be in touch with you.
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Diocesan Music

The Southwark Diocesan Music Committee promotes sacred music across the diocese, offering training and advice to musicians, teachers and clergy.
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Song Room Fundraising

St George’s Cathedral is home to a vibrant and inclusive music programme that inspires young people through choral excellence. From our four choirs to our schools outreach, we nurture talent, build confidence, and enrich worship for the whole community. Now, we are fundraising to redevelop our Song Room to create a modern, welcoming space worthy of our music’s impact and future.
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Small Sounds
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Related Pages

Join the Choir - become a Cathedral Chorister

Cathedral Choir Christmas CD - special offer

“O Sacrum Convivium” Cathedral Choir 2018 CD

Cathedral Choir Recruitment

Cathedral Junior Choir

Dean's Welcome

Hire the Cathedral and Amigo Hall Facilities