Music at Salford Cathedral

There aren't many churches where the mix of music is as diverse and inclusive as you'll find at Salford Cathedral.

Our music making reflects the range and quality of the best of Catholic liturgical music, ranging from the gems of the choral repertoire to contemporary music written with the participation of the assembly in mind.

Throughout the year you'll hear us sing plainchant and polyphony, including choral motets from Lassus to Tavener, and also world music from many continents and cultures, and even occasionally the sounds of Gospel and jazz.

But above all at St John's you'll hear the people sing! Our sung liturgical celebrations always feature music that gives the gathered assembly the 'full, conscious and active' role foreseen by the bishops at the Second Vatican Council. We never forget that the choir's primary role is to lead the assembly in song, in prayer.