Cathedral News
NEW PUBLICATION
"Rochester Bells"
The Friends have recently brough out this new publication to replace the original leaflet 'The Bells of Rochester Cathedral'. Further details are on their publications page.
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC - VACANCY
We are looking for an experienced and talented choral director to head up and implement the cathedral's new music policy (available to read here).
Specific tasks involve conducting the Boys' Choir and developing an outreach project. The post-holder will be committed to an educational and co-operative approach and will have considerable experience and understanding of the liturgical tradition.
Salary £29k to £32k dependant on experience. Closing Date - 23/05/2008
For further details, please contact Edwina Bell (administrator@rochestercathedral.org).
BASS CHORAL SCHOLARSHIP - VACANCY
We are looking for a bass choral scholar for the academic year 2008/9, to sing alongside three deputy lay clerks and the two choral scholars already appointed. Click here for the information sheet.
GRANTING A VOICE TO ROCHESTER'S PAST
The rich history of one of England's oldest cathedrals is to be revealed, thanks to the latest grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). Rochester Cathedral will use the grant of £931,000 for 'Ancient Stones, Untold Stories', an innovative scheme designed to bring the past to life for today's visitors.
Further details are available in the press release.
APPOINTMENT OF PRECENTOR
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Revd Neil Thompson (currently Rector of Limpsfield) as the new Precentor for Rochester Cathedral. Neil will be installed here on Sunday 15 June at 10.30am.
Neil will bring a wealth of experience and creativity to the role here, along with much accumulated wisdom, a gentleness of spirit and a lot of laughter.
MONTHLY MUSIC SHEET
If you would like to receive a copy of the monthly music sheet please contact Kay McDowell on 01634 810062. There is a charge of £5 a year for this service.
