Figure 1.-- The Guildford Choir is one of the most recently created Anglican choirs. Itis not a residential facility and there is no school associated with the Cathedral. The Choir wears a red cassock with a destinctive collar that looks to be some kind of white scarve.

Guildford Cathedral is one of the lesser known English cathedrals. Unlike most of the other cathedrals, the Guildford Cathedral is of modern origins. The Guildford Cathedral is the only one built in southern England since the Reformation. Construction began in 1936. The building was constructed during a very difficult time (the Depression, World War II, and post-War austerity). Guildford Cathedral was consecrated in 1961. The Guildford Cathedral Choir is one of the few such choirs founded in the 20th century. The Choir was founded at the time that the Cathedral itself was concecrated. The first Director was Barry Rose. Successive directors included Philip Moore, Andrew Millington and Stephen Farr. The Choir provides choral accompanment for cathedral services. Other activities include include recording, broadcasting and touring. The Choir also gives concerts at the cathedral and other locations.

Guildford Cathedral

Guildford Cathedral is one of the lesser known English cathedrals. Unlike most of the other cathedrals, the Guildford Cathedral is of modern origins. The Guildford Cathedral is the only one built in southern England since the Reformation. The architect was Sir Edward Maufe (1883-1974). Construction materials included pale Somerset sandstone for the pillars and white Italian marble for the floor. An impressive feature is the elongated lancet windows. Construction began in 1936. The building was constructed during a very difficult time (the Depression, World War II, and post-War austerity). Guildford Cathedral was consecrated in 1961. A reader writes, "I was resident in the Diocese of Guildford at the time that the cathedral was consecrated, and had the great experience of belonging to one of the parish church choirs that were considered good enough to sing in the cathedral at the various services arranged to celebrate the event."

Lanesborough School

There is no cathedral school at Guildford. The Lanesborough School, however, as an association with the Cathedral Choir. Having the choristers attend one school has a number of practical advantages. Lanesborough took on the job of educating the cathedral choir boys when the choir was formed, and is a member of the Choir Schools Association. Lanesborough is an independent school 1.5 to 2.0 miles from the cathedral and is the junior department of Guildford Royal Grammar School, which is also in the independent sector. Lanesborough is an all boy establishment with 350 pupils aged 3.5 to 13 years.

Cathedral Choir

While Guildford Cathedral is not one of England's better known cathedrals, the choir is one of the better known choral ensembles following the Anglican tradition in England. The Guildford Cathedral Choir is one of the few such choirs founded in the 20th century. The Choir was founded at the time that the Cathedral itself was concecrated. The first Director was Barry Rose. Successive directors included Philip Moore, Andrew Millington and Stephen Farr. The Choir is not a boys choir but rather a male choir combining boy trebles and adult male voices. The Choir provides choral accompanment for cathedral services. Other activities include include recording, broadcasting and touring. The Choir also gives concerts at the cathedral and other locations. The Choir has made several foreign tours to Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States. The Choir performs for Radio 3, BBC1, Channel 4 and at the BBC Promenade concerts. The Choir has released several CDs. The Choir is not a residential facility and there is no school associated with the Cathedral. The Choir wears a red cassock with a destinctive collar that looks to be some kind of white scarve.