York boasts one of the country's finest choirs. MATT CLARK took an exclusive look at how its choristers are trained with the man who does the teaching. ACCORDING to Robert Sharpe, the Minster is ...

Formal singing experience is not required but a love of singing most certainly is.The Choir of York Minster is made up of 16 boys, 16 girls and 12 adult singers.

The city of York, founded by the Romans, lies about 170 miles north of London. It became the site of an archbishopric soon after Christianity came to England, and a school to train and educate the … ...

An exclusive look behind the scenes at York Minster is the focus of this new three-part documentary series. A small team from the BBC filmed at the Minster most of last year, capturing the unsung ...

York Minster is one of England's greatest cathedrals, where music plays a key role. On this rich Christmas collection, the Choir of York Minster celebrates the season of good will, combining their ...

Children in Year Three who love singing are invited to audition for a place in York Minster’s world-famous choir – and the chance to be educated at St Peter’s School in the city.

On 9 July - the anniversary of the fire - a service of commemoration will take place, with a choir performing a selection of reflective music.The minster has also announced a new year-long ...

A POPULAR organist who has played for royalty at York Minster celebrated his 100th birthday this week. Born in Malton on October 2 1917, Dr Francis Jackson was Organist and Master of Music at York ...

The York Minster that you see today started in 1215, with the final sections being completed in 1472 - around 250 years," said spokeswoman Lisa Sinclair. The Queen of England worshipped at the Minster ...