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Congratulations to Arundel Cathedral chorister Amelia who has been selected from many hundreds of entries as a junior semi-finalist for the BBC Young Chorister of the Year competition 2023. Amelia joined Arundel Cathedral Choir in 2022 and recently obtained the Archbishops' Chorister Medal with distinction from the Guild of Church Musicians. Speaking about the fantastic achievement, Dr Elizabeth Stratford, Organist and Master of the Choristers, said:

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"It is wonderful that Amelia has been selected from hundreds of entries to achieve a place in the semi finals of this competition, which is well established. It has recognised young singers working at a high level and has helped to establish careers, notably for Katherine Jenkins and Laura Wright.

"We are so proud of Amelia and all that she brings to our choir community and know she will sing beautifully in the competition. She is incredibly musical when she performs and draws the listener in with her storytelling and musicianship. Our prayers are with her as she competes."

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Arundel Cathedral Choir is directed by Dr Stratford and includes a number of child choristers, Choral Scholars, and adults who sing the principle liturgies at the Mother Church of our Diocese. It is not necessary to read music or to be a Catholic to join the choir - younger choristers are drawn from approximately ten schools across Sussex and receive a comprehensive musical training which includes singing lessons. To find out more contact the Organist and Master of the Choristers here.