The Choir of Canterbury Cathedral is a very old choral institution, going back more than a millennium.  The choir, directed by Dr. David Flood, consists of 25 boys and twelve lay clerks (this is a very typical arrangement), four each who sing alto, tenor and bass.  The choir has a busy schedule, singing seven days a week (Wednesdays are men only, while Thursdays are boys only).  Last year they began a girls’ choir to augment the men and boys and supposedly they are off to a great start.

Below is a video of the choir singing Psalm 42, under the direction of Allan Wicks.  To me, one of the most fascinating aspects of the English Cathedral Choir (Anglican) is the way in which it elucidates the texts of the English psalmody.  These choirs don’t just sing well, they communicate the meaning in the words.  Enjoy!