Every year David Flood, the Choirmaster at Canterbury Cathedral, sees boys who can sing and assesses them for suitability to join the Cathedral Choir. Only 5 boys get to join each year and the position comes with a substantial scholarship to attend St Edmunds School. Ideally the boys are seen in year 3 (age 7) and taken on in year 4 (age 8).
My oldest boy has a beautiful singing voice so we talked about the possibility of him trying out for the scholarship. I telephoned David and although Louis is already in year 4 so above the age that boys usually begin, he said he would still like to meet him as sometimes places become available.
We went along to the Cathedral after school on Wednesday and Louis sang along to notes and scales that David played on the piano. He was brilliant, even if I do say so myself! Note perfect! David told him he is absolutely good enough to sing for the Cathedral Choir and receive the scholarship. How wonderful is that? It may never come to anything because it all depends on whether any of the current boys have a change in circumstances, but Louis is an official "substitute". I'm so proud of him.
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