Keynsham siblings continue cathedral choir tradition

A YOUNG Keynsham chorister has continued the family tradition of winning a prestigious place with the Bristol Cathedral Choir.

Following in the footsteps of older sister Giorgi (Year 9) and older brother William (Year 7) – both former pupils of St John’s Primary School in Keynsham – Oliver Edwards (Year 5) has passed the choir’s rigorous audition.

It is the first time in a generation that Bristol Cathedral Choir has had three siblings from the same family
Oliver was selected from pupils across the city and surrounding areas to be awarded one of only four places available from the Dean and Chapter of Bristol Cathedral, and with it a coveted place at Bristol Cathedral School in Year 7.

Under the leadership of the cathedral’s master of choristers, all three siblings will benefit from a world-class musical education whilst serving the city and surrounding areas singing at several services a week, requiring daily early-morning rehearsals, international tours, and radio broadcasts.

All three have ‘graduated’ from St John’s Church Choir in Keynsham, which has a long and proud tradition of training and providing talented choristers to the cathedral.

Pictured, Bristol Cathedral School choristers William, Giorgi and Oliver Edwards