Private School News

Jack hits the right note!

A ten-year-old boy from a Derbyshire school has been chosen to sing in the prestigious Northern Cathedral Choir.

Jack Wilkins, in Year Six at Barlborough Hall School, was selected for the 200-strong choir after impressing during a tough audition in Harrogate.

Jack, who is a treble, has been part of the school choirs since he was five and regularly sings solos. He also performs with his local Church of St James choir in Barlborough and recently received a Bronze singing award from the Bishop of Derby.

Later this year, Jack will travel to cathedrals and churches across the North of England with the Northern Cathedral Choir, including venues in Leeds, Liverpool and Newcastle.

The choir, which is made up of pupils from various schools, spends much of the days rehearsing before singing in evensong performances.

Elizabeth Savage, Head of Music at Barlborough Hall School, said: “Jack is a very talented boy and everyone at Barlborough is delighted he has been selected for the Northern Cathedral Choir.

“This is a wonderful achievement and it will be an absolutely fantastic experience for Jack to be part of one of the finest choirs in the country.

“We know he will do the school proud when he performs.”

Photo: Choirboy Jack Wilkins