Working with schools

If you work in a school, there are many ways you can partner with us through our Music Partnerships, and inspire children across London and beyond.
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Our music partnership programme

Through our music partnerships, we run singing workshops, children's choirs, holiday courses and special Cathedral visits. 

We also provide resources for teachers, including videos to lead singing assemblies.

Through music, we aim to bring together diverse voices and backgrounds, helping to create stronger, more connected communities. 

Every child we work with is given the opportunity to perform at St Paul’s – a moment that creates life-long memories and builds their self-esteem.

We work with schools in and around the Diocese of London, and welcome interest from church and non-church state schools.

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“Thanks to your work, my son has been changed for the rest of his life. He had been an extremely shy and under-confident boy owing to his struggles with dyslexia…You unlocked in him a life-long love of singing and he is enjoying every aspect of his life much more because of it.”

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Meet the team

Behind our fantastic musical programme is a dedicated team of musicians, performing, planning services, conducting and teaching our choirs and more.

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Apply to become a partner school

To express your interest in our Music Partnership programme or speak to one of our team, please get in touch.

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Choral Partnerships Programme

Our choral and music partnership programme gives young people the opportunity to engage meaningfully with the heritage of faith – no matter what they believe – and to explore their emotions together through weekly, curriculum-based, whole-class-singing sessions and collective worship.

What we offer

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Sing at St Paul's

Offer your pupils an unforgettable experience by taking part in our Sing at St Paul’s programme – a series of educational workshops leading to a unique day of singing at St Paul’s Cathedral. Open to schools and youth choirs. Get in touch to find out more.

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After-school choirs

Let your pupils experience the joy of singing together with our weekly after-school choirs for primary and secondary schools – as well as summer choral courses. Get in touch to find out more.

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The OBE Organ Programme

Bring the wonder of the pipe organ to your primary schools with an interactive school workshop with our digital organ and ‘Organ days’ at our Cathedral. Get in touch to find out more.

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Resources for singing assemblies

Our videos will help you lead your class, choir – or even your family – in a different singing assembly based on key festivals and seasons in the Christian calendar.

Safeguarding

All staff involved in the Music Partnerships Programme are Enhanced DBS-checked and follow our safeguarding policies.

The Safeguarding Lead for our music partnership programme is William Bruce, Artistic Director of Choral Partnerships at St Paul’s Cathedral. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact choralpartnerships@stpaulscathedral.org.uk. Read more about our safeguarding procedures.