BOYS from across the county who love to sing are preparing for their shot at joining the choir at Gloucester Cathedral next month.

Gloucester Cathedral Choir is holding its annual formal voice trials for boy choristers on Friday, March 1.

Talented boys aged six to nine who enjoy singing are invited to audition for the possibility of joining the historic Cathedral Choir.

Successful applicants will receive a world-class musical education and will have the opportunity to sing alongside professionals in the magnificent Cathedral six times a week.

As well as regular weekly services during term-time, the choir sings at high-profile events throughout the Christian year, including Christmas and Easter.

Other performance opportunities include singing in the diocese and at venues further afield, which last year included Buckingham Palace and St Paul’s Cathedral, making recordings and broadcasts, as well as tours at home and occasionally abroad.

The boys are educated at The King’s School, Gloucester, an independent day schools, which offers academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care and a programme to nurture individual strengths. Successful applicants will receive a Scholarship and a reduction in school fees.

To find out more visit thekingsschool.co.uk.

To register for a voice trial, contact the admissions office at The King’s School, on 01452 337377 or email registrar@thekingsschool.co.uk.