Cathedral Music Conference 2026: The impact of cathedral music on educational outcomes
How does music shape learning, wellbeing, and life outcomes? There is growing discussion around how early access to music shapes confidence, identity, and long-term engagement with learning.
Bringing together researchers, practitioners, educators, musicians and policymakers, the conference will examine themes around cathedral music’s contribution to educational outcomes.
Taking place on 17-18 September at Drapers’ Hall, Coventry, beyond demonstrating impact, the event will provide space for critical dialogue, questioning assumptions, sharing evidence, and imagining sustainable futures for cathedral music as both educational practice and living heritage. With key note speakers including Simon Toyne, Dr Rebecca Berkley, Andrew Carwood MBE, William Bruce, James Mcevoy-Stevenson, and after dinner speaker internationally renowned choral conductor and music educator, Suzi Digby.
This conference offers a unique opportunity to gather those who shape, study and sustain cathedral music to consider its future together.
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Subsidised tickets are available for employees of cathedrals and other places of worship that offer at least two choral services most weeks during term time, and students in higher education.
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About the Provider
Cathedral Music Trust
Cathedral Music Trust exists to champion and sustain the extraordinary living tradition of choral and organ music. We are the national advocate for cathedral music, representing a collective voice.
