Save Sheffield Cathedral Choir

This account is managed by former musicians of Sheffield Cathedral.

[Save Sheffield Cathedral Choir @SaveShefChoir]

Congratulations to Abi Thompson in her appointment as Dean of @sheffcath. We wish her the very best in her new role. https://t.co/zm10cs5q8W

[Save Sheffield Cathedral Choir @SaveShefChoir]

Last Friday, the Bishop of Sheffield published his report following the four-month “Visitation” at @sheffcath. Like the Bishop, we found it “uncomfortable reading”. Read the summary here: https://t.co/1DTGKrdeZo

[Save Sheffield Cathedral Choir @SaveShefChoir]

Following the statement by the Bishop of Sheffield on the decision to disband the cathedral choir we welcome the planned inquiry and will seek to engage with the Bishop’s team as part of the process.

[Save Sheffield Cathedral Choir @SaveShefChoir]

https://t.co/8entjCel6U

[Save Sheffield Cathedral Choir @SaveShefChoir]

Read our full statement here: https://t.co/ln6PcvkK4h

[Save Sheffield Cathedral Choir @SaveShefChoir]

The campaign is aware that during Sunday Eucharist, Peter Bradley announced his resignation as Dean of @sheffcath. Members of campaign wish Peter well and we will continue to work with the Cathedral’s leadership to restore the choir.

[Joshua Stephens @JoshStephensOrg]

This evening the BBC filmed the Steel City Choristers rehearsing, which included a brief interview with me!

[Save Sheffield Cathedral Choir @SaveShefChoir]

Please donate to help start this choir if you can: https://t.co/bGkyaGH2RZ

[Save Sheffield Cathedral Choir @SaveShefChoir]

More coverage from @ChurchTimes about the newly formed Steel City Choristers. https://t.co/58zAOsNs1k

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Terrific article by @thomas_leech @ArtsPro. In our initial statement of support we highlighted the @DOLMusic as inspiration for @sheffcath supposed vision, but there is nothing in this piece that suggests disbanding the choir helps realise this ambition.

https://t.co/Q9k7XDF3tn

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@sallywhitwell @spconnolly @sheffcath Thanks for the feedback. 😊

[Save Sheffield Cathedral Choir @SaveShefChoir]

@sallywhitwell @spconnolly Hi Sally, we’re pursuing both activities. We want @sheffcath to overturn their decision as we feel they made the wrong decision, but if they’re not prepared to do so then the choir wants to continue to sing together regardless, such is the strength of the community.

[Save Sheffield Cathedral Choir @SaveShefChoir]

@spconnolly Thanks so much! If anyone else would like to donate, we’d be extremely grateful. https://t.co/bGkyaGH2RZ

[Save Sheffield Cathedral Choir @SaveShefChoir]

More coverage on this new choir.
https://t.co/E3tVlCFqyb

[Dr Stewart Campbell @stew_campbell]

Update on @SaveShefChoir campaign. @sheffcath Dean & Chapter refused our request for inclusive dialogue. Whilst they have succeeded in silencing the choristers in the Cathedral, their voices will be heard. Steel City Choristers: a cathedral choir in exile https://t.co/hjrcpiHxV4

[Save Sheffield Cathedral Choir @SaveShefChoir]

We're delighted to be supporting the newly formed Steel City Choristers, a new venture from members of the former Sheffield Cathedral Choir. Please consider donating. https://t.co/bGkyaGH2RZ

[Save Sheffield Cathedral Choir @SaveShefChoir]

Whilst @sheffcath continues to remain silent, it is wonderful to see many other cathedrals around the UK back singing once again.

[Canterbury Cathedral @CburyCathedral]

It's great to see Canterbury Cathedral choristers on the front page of The @Telegraph this morning!

You can listen to their first Choral Evensong in almost six months - the longest interuption the choir has faced since the Civil War - here ➡️ https://t.co/gCaeq9ntnr 🎶 🎶

[Save Sheffield Cathedral Choir @SaveShefChoir]

We've put together together a video documenting the various errors and statements
@sheffcath have made, analysing why exactly Dean and Chapter have made such an awful decision. A Timeline of Errors: https://t.co/RIKlavt32x

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A statement of support from @HilaryConductor: https://t.co/YoTYkQ4Cjd

[Save Sheffield Cathedral Choir @SaveShefChoir]

Despite the 'Sing!' project bringing 2,000 children from 30 primary schools to the cathedral each year, the project mysteriously wound up a few years ago.

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Words from @BStroudMusic, a former music co-ordinator at Byron Wood school, questioning why @sheffcath raised issues of diversity when they had such a successful outreach programme in place. https://t.co/O7B7GcElmR