Founded in 1983, by the end of 2008 St Peter's Consort had sung in nearly 300 concerts and services. Six professional recordings have been made and there have been four live broadcasts on Radio 4. Thousands of pounds have been raised for charities and local church funds.

 

John North relinquished his position as Director in December 2008 after 25 years at the helm.

He was succeeded as Director in January 2009 by Tom Moore MA Bmus ARCO, who was at that time Assistant Director of Music at Wakefield Cathedral and accompanist at the Subscription Concerts since 2003.  Tom has since become the first full-time Director of Music for Wakefield Cathedral.

The first engagement under Tom was to sing the choral services in Wakefield Cathedral on Sunday 15th February 2009, deputising for the Cathedral Choir who were enjoying their half-term break. The music was well received by those present and undoubtedly maintained the Consort's high standards, leading to them being invited back on  a number of occasions.

St. Peter's Consort with the Leeds Woodwind Trio

Wakefield Cathedral, September 2007

Consort can be booked to give concerts for local church funds or charities.  It is also available to sing at weddings.  Please visit the Contact Us page in the About section for further details.

St. Peter's Consort at Peterborough Cathedral: September 2005

Please click on the link below to hear a sample of our work

Prevent us O Lord (Holt)

Taken from the choir's CD "Jubilate" (Cloister Records)

"Prevent us O Lord" was composed by John Holt,

one of the gentlemen of the choir and a former lay clerk and

Assistant Organist of Wakefield Cathedral.

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