Salisbury Cathedral Choir
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The Choir of Salisbury Cathedral exists to sing services in Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire, England, and has probably been in existence since the consecration of the cathedral in 1258. The choir comprises twenty boy choristers and twenty girl choristers aged from 8 to 13 years, and six professional lay vicars singing countertenor, tenor and bass.
Salisbury has a claim to be the first English cathedral to recruit girl choristers, in 1991, although Harrison Oxley had previously introduced a mixed treble line at St Edmundsbury. At Salisbury, the girls' choir is usually wholly independent of the boys' when in the cathedral. Singing duties are equally divided between the boy and girl choristers.
In addition to services, the choir is involved in concerts and CD recordings. It participates in the annual Southern Cathedrals Festival (despite initial resistance to the girls' choir). The choir also broadcasts frequently on BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio 4. A documentary television programme about the choir was shown on BBC Four in March 2012 under the title Angelic Voices; it included episodes in the life of the members of both choirs over a four-month period.
The choristers are educated at Salisbury Cathedral School, which is in the Cathedral Close. The choir is directed by the Director of Music, currently David Halls, and accompanied by the Assistant Organist, plus an organ scholar, who is selected by audition on an annual basis.
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- The Planets, Op. 32: Mars, The Bringer of War - The Planets (On the Salisbury Cathedral Organ) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- The Planets, Op. 32: Venus, The Bringer of Peace - The Planets (On the Salisbury Cathedral Organ) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- The Planets, Op. 32: Mercury, The Winged Messenger - The Planets (On the Salisbury Cathedral Organ) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- The Planets, Op. 32: Jupiter, The Bringer of Jollity - The Planets (On the Salisbury Cathedral Organ) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- The Planets, Op. 32: Saturn, The Bringer of Old Age - The Planets (On the Salisbury Cathedral Organ) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- The Planets, Op. 32: Uranus, The Magician - The Planets (On the Salisbury Cathedral Organ) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- The Planets, Op. 32: Neptune, The Mystic - The Planets (On the Salisbury Cathedral Organ) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- God Save the King - King Charles Royal Coronation Service Hymns (Tribute) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Zadok The Priest, HWV 258 - King Charles Royal Coronation Service Hymns (Tribute) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Crown Imperial, a Coronation March, 1937 - King Charles Royal Coronation Service Hymns (Tribute) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243 - King Charles Royal Coronation Service Hymns (Tribute) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe - King Charles Royal Coronation Service Hymns (Tribute) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 225 - King Charles Royal Coronation Service Hymns (Tribute) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Alla breve in D Major, BWV 589 - King Charles Royal Coronation Service Hymns (Tribute) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Greensleeves - King Charles Royal Coronation Service Hymns (Tribute) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Be Thou My Vision - King Charles Royal Coronation Service Hymns (Tribute) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Trumpet Tune - King Charles Royal Coronation Service Hymns (Tribute) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Solomon, HWV 67: The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - King Charles Royal Coronation Service Hymns (Tribute) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma" - King Charles Royal Coronation Service Hymns (Tribute) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- I Was Glad - King Charles Royal Coronation Service Hymns (Tribute) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Veni Creator Spiritus - King Charles Royal Coronation Service Hymns (Tribute) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Christ is Made the Sure Foundation - King Charles Royal Coronation Service Hymns (Tribute) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Sanctus - King Charles Royal Coronation Service Hymns (Tribute) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Agnus Dei - King Charles Royal Coronation Service Hymns (Tribute) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Praise My Soul The King Of Heaven - King Charles Royal Coronation Service Hymns (Tribute) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- The King Shall Rejoice, HWV 260 - King Charles Royal Coronation Service Hymns (Tribute) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Te Deum in C Major, K.141: Allegro Adagio Allegro - King Charles Royal Coronation Service Hymns (Tribute) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Pomp and Circumstance, 5 marches for orchestra, Op. 39: No. 4 in G Major - King Charles Royal Coronation Service Hymns (Tribute) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- The Birds: Bridal March - King Charles Royal Coronation Service Hymns (Tribute) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- I Vow to Thee, My Country - King Charles Royal Coronation Service Hymns (Tribute) - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Royal Fanfare - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- The Planets, Suite for Large Orchestra, Op. 32: IV. Jupiter, The Bringer of Jollity - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Fantasia on Greensleeves - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39: March No. 1 in D Major (Arr. for Brass Ensemble and Organ) - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- English Dances, Set II, Op. 33: I. Allegro non troppo - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Zadok the Priest, HWV 258 - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Fancy Dress Suite, Op. 82: III. Dusk (Waltz) - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Enigma Variations, Op. 36: IX. Nimrod - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Dido and Aeneas, Z.626, Act III: "When I am laid in Earth" (Dido's Lament) - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Partita for Harp in D-Flat Major: III. Pastorale. Andante dolce e scorrevole (Greensleeves) - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Lachrimae antiquae pavane - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- I Vow to Thee, My Country - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. II: 44. Hallelujah - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Salut d'amour, Op. 12 - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- The Planets, Suite for Large Orchestra, Op. 32: II. Venus, The Bringer of Peace - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- The Fairy Queen, Z.629 (Orchestral Suite) - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Simple Symphony, Op. 4: II. Playful Pizzicato - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- London Suite: III. Knightsbridge (March) - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- English Folk Song Suite: I. March - Seventeen Come Sunday - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Hail, Bright Cecilia, Z.328: XIII. Chorus. "Hail! Bright Cecilia, Hail to Thee!" - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Shenandoah - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Jerusalem - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- The Watermill - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Crown Imperial, a Coronation March (1937 version) - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: I. Overture - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra, Op. 34 (Instrumental Version) - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- The Merrymakers: Overture - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- The Pirates of Penzance, Act 1: No. 13, "I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General" - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Babes in Toyland: March of the Toys - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- The Prince of Denmark's March "Trumpet Voluntary" - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Serenade for String Orchestra, Op. 20: I. Allegro piacevole - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- The Planets, Suite for Large Orchestra, Op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- The Lark Ascending - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- The Indian Queen, Z.630: "I attempt from love's sickness to fly" - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Bells Across the Meadow - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Koanga: La Calinda - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- A Spotless Rose - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- In the Bleak Midwinter - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- King Arthur, Z.628: "Fairest Isle" - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Weep, O Mine Eyes - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Spem in Alium - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Make Me a Channel of Your Peace - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- All in a Garden Green - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Tarleton's Resurrection - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Sospiri, Adagio for String Orchestra, Op. 70 - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Alexander's Feast, HWV 75, Act 2: Chorus. At last divine Cecilia came - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Psalm 150 - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Dear Lord and Father of Mankind - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
- Belshazzar's Feast (Excerpt) - British Classical Music Masterpieces - Salisbury Cathedral Choir
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