Great News - this week beginning 22 Sept 2025

 We will be accepting Application Forms for registration from

Friday 26 September 2025

In the meantime, here are details of the cost of the course:



Course Subscription


The fee for the 3-part course 
will need to be paid in advance,
after application approval


Adults £75

Students £45

Children £30


This fee includes 


The Cost of Instruction 

and Course Materials


Tea and coffee will be available throughout the day


Participants should bring a packed lunch or shop locally

(there is a cafe in Victoria Park opposite the Cathedral until 3pm and the city centre is just a few minutes' walk away)








check here on Friday, 26 September 
for a link to the Application Form


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Latest on our course fast approaching..

don't delay APPLY TODAY and spread the word about what's in store -  inviting music lovers, singers, and spiritual seekers to immerse themselves in the enchanting world of Gregorian Chant   in  Portsmouth this Spring 2026 🙏
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Keep an eye out here for updates on progress with our upcoming Gregorian Chant Course flagged for the New Year at Portsmouth RC Cathedral  Check out our home page for latest updates Click the location link below  for directions to the RC Cathedral, St John's (not to be confused with the Anglican Portsmouth Cathedral which is located in Old Portsmouth near the dockyard) < Home page
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Big Announcement today 10 September 2025 at 8pm BST

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