She said the biggest challenge was to fund a £1.8m rebuilding of the organ which hasn’t had a major restoration for more than 75 years and that the second part of the appeal aimed to raise £700,000 to enable the Cathedral to maintain the tradition of educating boy choristers and also offer extra music lessons for girl choristers. Norwich Cathedral appeal, March 2018. On hearing of the death of Rabbi Lord Sacks, the Bishop of Norwich has written to the Jewish community in Norfolk and Waveney with his sincerest condolences and prayers. This newspaper has been a central part of community life for many years. Ashley Grote is Master of Music at Norwich Cathedral and a fellow of the Royal College of Organists. On the importance of the appeal, the Dean of Norwich, the Very Rev Jane Hedges, said: “Music plays an incredibly important part in our lives, partly because it is there for the worship but also in terms of outreach in the community. Despite the outbreak of the Second World War, a project to rebuild the organ was completed in the 1940s - the last time major work was undertaken on the instrument which is one of the largest organs in the country. There are so many big occasions in which the music plays a central part.

Norwich Cathedral’s impressive organ and choristers have been the heart and soul of the landmark’s musical life for generations, and now a major fundraising appeal is under way to ensure they continue to fill its historic surrounds with inspirational song long into the future. “We still have a way to go, but we are further up the mountain than we expected to be at this stage and we have every confidence that we will reach the target for putting down the deposit for the organ by the autumn of this year.

If you value what this story gives you, please consider supporting the Norwich Evening News. On the importance of the appeal, the Dean of Norwich, the Very Rev Jane Hedges, said: “Music plays an incredibly important part in our lives, partly because it is there for the worship but also in terms of outreach in the community. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY. The first known references to an organ at Norwich Cathedral date from the 14th century, since when numerous famed organ builders (such as Dallam, Renatus Harris, Byfield and Bishop) have been associated with instruments built here.

The organ, built by the Norwich organ building firm of Norman and Beard was installed just before the turn of the century in 1899. At the reception, The Dean of Norwich, The Very Revd Jane Hedges, thanked Prince Edward for his support and encouragement and she paid tribute to everyone who has contributed to the appeal so far.

If you have a prayer request, please email [email protected]. Our industry faces testing times, which is why we're asking for your support. And the ambitious appeal has also received royal backing, with the Earl of Wessex named as its patron. The Friends of Norwich Cathedral was first founded in 1930 to be a network of supporters of Norwich Cathedral and to help maintain its fabric, and since then the group has raised the equivalent of £22 million […] Diocese of Norwich. Our industry faces testing times, which is why we're asking for your support. There are so many big occasions in which the music plays a central part. Every contribution will help us continue to produce local journalism that makes a measurable difference to our community. “It’s a good start and now we are hoping people in the community will be inspired to support this and we will also be going out to trusts and charities for grants,” she said. Click the link in the orange box above for details. Norwich’s Anglican Cathedral had a royal visitor last night to celebrate a major landmark in its £2.5m They Shall Laugh and Sing Music Appeal. Following the Nave reception, Prince Edward was the guest of honour at a special fundraising dinner for the They Shall Laugh and Sing Music Appeal in the Cathedral’s Hostry. To send a link to this page you must be logged in. The service requires full JavaScript support in order to view this website. Jonathan Stamp playing on Norwich Cathedral's organ - YouTube Click the link in the orange box above for details. Please enable JavaScript on your browser and try again. Norwich Cathedral’s impressive organ and choristers have been the heart and soul of the landmark’s musical life for generations. "Music plays a central part in the life, ministry and mission of the cathedral," she said. The Earl of Wessex, who is the patron of the appeal, was also treated to a special performance of the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah, sung by the cathedral's choir for supporters of the campaign. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY. Climate protest teen descends from 100ft crane in Norwich, Teen climate change protester vows to stay up 100ft crane until forced down by ‘lack of food, water or warmth’, Climate protest teen spends second night on 100ft crane, Woman ‘touched inappropriately’ by man at popular walking spot, Historic pub having to wait a third time to reopen after lockdown, PM warns Covid vaccine ‘very hopeful’ but no solution this winter, Norfolk artists using time out to be creative, Hospital bans visitors as Covid-19 cases rise and two more patients with virus die, School closed and pupils told to isolate after Covid cases. Norwich Cathedral's impressive organ and choristers have been at the heart and soul of the landmark's musical life for generations, and a £2.5m fundraising appeal is …

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