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Removed
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This charity was removed from the register on 25 Jul 2024
Public benefits
The direct benefit that flows from objective a. is that by singing at church services and music recitals the Schola Cantorum will provide the congregation and audiences with the opportunity to listen to and enjoy the music performed by the boys and men of Schola Cantorum . Performing a variety traditional and classical music will promote the arts,
heritage and culture by bring this music to the public’s attention. This can be demonstrated by increasing the numbers attending church services, recitals and other engagements undertaken by Schola Cantorum. Such engagements coming by way of both arrangement and invitation. The beneficiaries of this objective are the congregation of St Peter’s Cathedral along with audiences who attend recitals and other performances given by the Schola Cantorum. No harm arises from this objective and no individual or organisation gains any private benefit. The direct benefit that flows from objective b. is that the boys and men of Schola Cantorum are learning and gaining an understanding of traditional cathedral and church based music so as to appreciate it’s beauty and serenity. It also introduces the public through the church congregation and other audiences listening to performances given by Schola Cantorum to the musical, religious, cultural and artistic heritage of such music. This can be demonstrated by increasing the numbers attending church services, recitals and other engagements undertaken by Schola Cantorum. Such engagements coming by way of both arrangement and invitation. The beneficiaries of this objective are the members of the Choir who are learning new skills and gaining an appreciation of arts and culture along with the congregation and audience who are being introduced to such arts and culture. No harm arises from this objective and no individual or organisation gains any private benefit. The direct benefit that flows from objective c. is that the members of Schola Cantorum are learning new skills and have the opportunity to improve and develop their vocal techniques under the instruction of dedicated choral teachers. Schola Cantorum enables the boys to develop friendships and to have a sense of togetherness and community through regular rehearsals and performances. The tuition provided in playing the organ develops skills that will enable the tradition of church music accompanied by the organ to continue and flourish into the future, benefiting church communities throughout the country. The beneficiaries of this objective are the members of Schola Cantorum who are given the opportunity to develop their talent while the skills learned by organ scholars will in the future benefit church communities throughout the country. This can be demonstrated by the continued regeneration of the choir as the boys advance and eventually leave being replaced news members. It is also shown by the number of boys who choose to take-up the opportunity to learn the skill of playing the organ. No harm arises from this objective and no individual or organisation gains any private benefit. The direct benefit that flows from objective d. arises from the skills developed by the members of Schola Cantorum and how these influence their future career choices. By developing their talent it enables the boys to follow a path that will help to continue and enhance the tradition of church music. The beneficiaries of this objective are firstly the boys who gain confidence and direction in relation their future careers. This also benefits the whole community by providing future teachers and musicians. This can be demonstrated by recognising the number of boys who advance to higher education to follow a path towards a musical career. No harm arises from this objective and no individual or organisation gains any private benefit.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Schola Cantorum enhances the liturgy for the congregation of St Peters Cathedral and provides the opportunity for people to listen to and enjoy classical music promoting the arts, heritage and culture. Schola Cantorum auditions boys from the age of 7 from schools mainly in the greater Belfast area to identify those with a vocal talent who with
tuition and encouragement can become valuable members of Schola Cantorum. Schola Cantorum rehearses twice weekly with the boys travelling to St Peter’s Cathedral for instruction under it’s musical director and his assistant. The boys are introduced to church based classical music which they quickly learn to appreciate and enjoy as evidenced by the number of boys who remain with the Choir from the age of 7 until they depart for third level education. Schola Cantorum sing at the 11am mass in St Peter’s Cathedral each Sunday and give monthly recitals during which the boys perform together and as their ability and confidence grows they are encouraged to sing or play, for those proficient with an instrument, a favourite solo piece. Schola Cantorum are regularly invited to sing at other churches and ecumenical services and have appeared at a number of high profile public events. In addition Schola Cantorum has travelled to among other places Rome, where they sang for Pope Benedict during mass in St Peter’s Square and to Paris singing at Notre Dame Cathedral.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of religion
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
- The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Arts
- Cultural
- Education/training
- Religious activities
- Youth development
Charitable purposes
The objectives for which the Charity is established are to promote for the public benefit:- a. The advancement of the arts, culture and heritage by the promotion of Schola Cantorum singing by boys and men, at St Peter's Cathedral, Belfast or elsewhere as the Trustees may from time to time determine. b. The advancement of education by encouraging, educating and assisting those performing and those listening to Schola Cantorum and other traditionally-based cathedral and church music to understand, appreciate and enjoy it's beauty and serenity and the musical, religious, cultural and artistic heritage of such music and thereby to enrich and deepen the devotional and musical life and understanding of those performing and those listening to such music and to improve their conditions of life. c. The advancement of education by the teaching and consequent enjoyment; of traditionally-based cathedral, church and other devotionally uplifting, fulfilling and life-enhancing music, of singing, both vocal and choral; and of playing of the organ and other instruments, whether to be used or employed in conjunction or associated with the performance of such foregoing traditionally-based music, or otherwise; and thereby to enrich and deepen the devotional and musical life and understanding of those performing and those listening to such music and to improve their conditions of life. d. The advancement of education by teaching and training of organ scholars; future music teachers and musical directors in this tradition.