Ex Cathedra
Hailed as "one of Britain's very best choirs" (New York Times), Ex Cathedra leads the choral sector in the fields of performance, learning and wellbeing. We believe that singing is for everyone, and seek to reach and engage as many people as possible through outstanding vocal experiences. We do this by exploring, commissioning and performing the finest choral music, nurturing young singers, and delivering an extensive, inspirational learning and wellbeing offer for participants of all ages in schools, hospitals and communities.
Founded in 1969 by Jeffrey Skidmore, Ex Cathedra (charity no. 1004086) runs an extensive programme of award-winning schools and community projects alongside our concert performances. Singing Playgrounds has reached 1,000+ primary schools across the world, whilst Singing Medicine brings the benefits of singing to patients on hospital wards every week.
Ex Cathedra: Your lasting gift of music
Guest conductor Eamonn Dougan introduces...
¡Ay, andar! - Juan de Araujo (Latin American Baroque, Ritual 1631 - 2025)
Latin American Baroque, Ritual 1631 - Los coflades de la estleya
Sally Spencer, Sky Arts Hero 2024
LIVE from London Summer 2024 - watch our Monteverdi Vespers 1610 concert
Gentle Flame CD - preview
Gentle Flame CD - excerpt: Agnus Dei
Gentle Flame CD - excerpt: If I take the wings
Gentle Flame CD - extended preview
Liz Dilnot Johnson - Christmas interview
Better than a thousand meaningless words - from "The Traveller" by Alec Roth & Vikram Seth
Rise Traveller - from "The Traveller" by Alec Roth & Vikram Seth
No fire like passion - from "The Traveller" by Alec Roth & Vikram Seth
The one where two conductors chat about Summer Music by Candlelight
Renaissance SMiTF trailer
Byrd's Great (preview)
Margaret Lingas shares her experience of being an Ex Cathedra Scholar
Save the date - When a Child is a Witness
Unending Love Weekenders - preview
Every Voice - Ex Cathedra Senior Academy of Vocal Music
When a Child is a Witness - preview
Roth, Snowflakes
Be Not Afeard