'In Tune' Music and Organ Campaign

Unlocking musical opportunity and potential

In Tune is our most ambitious music campaign to date and aims to raise £3 million by 2026 to fund the rebuilding of the Cathedral’s famous organ and a variety of exciting initiatives to unlock musical potential and opportunity across the city, county and diocese.

At the heart of Gloucester Cathedral’s rich musical tradition is a belief that music is for everyone. We are committed to offering inclusive musical and singing experiences, welcoming people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

Read on for more information about our ambitious plans and donate today to join a community of supporters that are helping to protect and sustain our musical heritage.

Thank you for your support.

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Help us provide musical opportunity and potential to all across Gloucestershire

Music has long been a central part of Gloucester Cathedral's mission

"Music has long been a central part of Gloucester Cathedral's mission. It is our duty and our privilege, to safeguard this tradition, so closely intertwined with British culture and heritage. This is why we need your help. We call on our supporters, friends and music lovers to join us in our mission to sustain musical excellence for generations to come. If you feel able to, please donate to help us achieve our goal." - Very Reverend Andrew Zihni, Dean of Gloucester

The Very Reverend Andrew Zihni, Dean of Gloucester

With thanks to our In Tune Patrons

We are enormously grateful to Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester for their support in helping to ensure we build the right foundations for a sustainable future for our music.

In Tune Patrons, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester meeting Gloucester Cathedral choristers in February 2024

The Gloucester Cathedral Singing and Organ Academies

Revitalising our famous 1666 organ, one of the most historically significant instruments of its kind in the world

Specialist organ builders at Nicholson & Co Ltd are working hard to build a new organ for the next generation and revitalise the historic 1666 case. Associated with illustrious musicians like Sir Herbert Brewer, John Stafford-Smith and Ivor Novello, it is recognised as one of the most historically significant instruments of its kind in the world.

The new instrument will combine the best of romantic and continental tones, providing a rich and exciting sound

The new organ will not only inspire future musicians but also engage the wider community through our Organ Academy, further enriching Gloucester Cathedral's world-class music offerings.

Click here for details on the organ specification

Support A Pipe

Preserve a piece of the Cathedral's heritage by supporting one of our historic organ pipes.

We are so grateful for any donation you are able to give

For £25 you can support a 1' pipe

For £50 you can support a 2' pipe

For £100 you can support a 4' pipe

Click here to sponsor a pipe

Support a lifelong journey of world-class musical training for future generations through our choristers and choirs

Gloucester has a rich and unique musical tradition. Some of the world's greatest composers have stood here and have brought the world's most famous compositions to life.

For centuries, this has been a place where people have come together in worship to glorify God through music. We want to open our doors to the Cathedral's musical excellence, inspiring young people to learn from the best.

Gloucester Cathedral's choirs sing world-class music every single day

Music and our choirs are an essential part of every service, celebration and season. It would be unthinkable to imagine our day-to-day life without them. Discover more about our diverse choir offerings here.

Four great Gloucester musicians

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The latest from the In Tune campaign

For all the latest news, behind-the-scenes updates and musical events and activities, you can read the newsletter in the link below, which is published on a bi-monthly basis.

Latest edition

With thanks to the Development Board and Ambassadors

Development Board Members:

Lt Col Andrew Tabor JP – Chairman

The Very Reverend Andrew Zihni – Dean of Gloucester

Bridget Barker

Roger Head OBE DL

Mark Hurrell DL

Diana MacKenzie-Charrington

Andrew Mitchell

Simon Probert

Tony Wilton-Steer – Chairman of the Friends of Gloucester Cathedral

Ambassadors:

Dr Loyd Grossman CBE

Trevor Ford

Marc Marot

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