The Cambridge Choral Music Tradition

The Cambridge Choral Music Tradition

When one thinks of Cambridge, images of bustling student life, intellectual rigour, and technological and scientific innovation often come to mind. Yet, tucked away in the historic chapels of this storied city is an auditory delight that has for centuries been...
MORE HASTE, LESS SPEED?

MORE HASTE, LESS SPEED?

As we approach the Christmas season and try to squeeze more commitments into the unyielding reality of the 24-hour day, there is the impression of time itself speeding up. Where did the term go? How is it that Christmas is already upon us? (Well, in Cambridge, there’s...
A fifteenth century head-scratcher

A fifteenth century head-scratcher

Artistic Director Dr Edward Wickham wrangles with notational challenges as he celebrates the 550th birthday of St Catharine’s College with performances of works from the time the College was founded in 1473. Greetings from St Catharine’s College; and – if you...
What are the benefits of attending a choral course?

What are the benefits of attending a choral course?

Are you on the fence about applying to Cambridge Choral Academy? Maybe you’re asking yourself whether you’ll fit in, whether it’s worth it – or needing to justify the expense of a choral course? Choral courses offer a multitude of benefits to...
Postcard from Cambridge: ‘Bridge-mas

Postcard from Cambridge: ‘Bridge-mas

At this time of year in Cambridge, we are entering into the strange, parallel universe which is ‘Bridge-mas’. Since University terms are relatively short here, and the students barely make it into Advent before disappearing home, an alternative Christmas...