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St Catharine's Girls' Choir, Cambridge is a renowned classical music artist that has been captivating audiences with their angelic voices for over 50 years. The choir was founded in 1965 by Dr. Geoffrey Webber, who was then the Director of Music at St Catharine's College, Cambridge. The choir was initially formed as a small group of girls who sang at the college chapel, but it has since grown into a world-class ensemble that has performed at some of the most prestigious venues around the world. The choir is made up of girls aged between 9 and 18 years old, who are all students at St Catharine's College School. The girls are selected through a rigorous audition process, and only the most talented singers are chosen to join the choir. Once selected, the girls undergo intensive training in vocal technique, music theory, and performance skills, under the guidance of Dr. Webber and his team of experienced music teachers. Over the years, St Catharine's Girls' Choir, Cambridge has become known for their exquisite performances of sacred choral music, particularly from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The choir's repertoire includes works by composers such as Palestrina, Byrd, Bach, and Handel, as well as contemporary composers such as John Tavener and Arvo Pärt. The choir's performances are characterized by their pure, ethereal sound, impeccable intonation, and seamless blend of voices. One of the highlights of St Catharine's Girls' Choir, Cambridge's career was their performance at the 2011 BBC Proms, which is one of the most prestigious classical music festivals in the world. The choir performed a program of sacred choral music, including works by Tallis, Byrd, and Tavener, to a packed audience at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The performance was broadcast live on BBC Radio 3, and was met with critical acclaim from both the audience and the press. Another notable performance by the choir was their appearance at the 2015 Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at King's College, Cambridge. This annual Christmas service is broadcast live on BBC Radio 4, and is one of the most widely listened to classical music broadcasts in the world. St Catharine's Girls' Choir, Cambridge performed a number of traditional carols, as well as contemporary works by composers such as Bob Chilcott and John Rutter, to a global audience of millions. In addition to their performances, St Catharine's Girls' Choir, Cambridge has also received numerous awards and accolades over the years. In 2010, the choir won the prestigious Gramophone Award for their recording of music by the Renaissance composer William Byrd. The recording was praised for its "exquisite singing" and "impeccable musicianship", and cemented the choir's reputation as one of the finest choral ensembles in the world. St Catharine's Girls' Choir, Cambridge has also been invited to perform at a number of high-profile events, including the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011. The choir performed a number of traditional hymns and anthems during the service at Westminster Abbey, which was watched by millions of people around the world. Despite their many achievements, St Catharine's Girls' Choir, Cambridge remains committed to their mission of promoting excellence in choral music. The choir continues to perform regularly at St Catharine's College Chapel, as well as at other venues around the world.

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