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Music Matters

With your support, Music Matters will bring the joy of music into classrooms across Salisbury and give children the chance to benefit from Salisbury Cathedral School’s award-winning education.

The campaign aspires to raise £70,000 to: 

• Fund two years of singing tuition in local primary schools, helping children find their voices and experience the educational benefits and joy of collective singing. 
• Create a 2-year 110% bursary place for a child entering Year 5, who would not otherwise be able to attend our school, chosen for their love of music and natural musical ear. This award will cover all school fees plus uniform, trips, and clubs, ensuring they can take part fully in school life and thrive within our musical community.

Music Matters is inspired by John Powell MBE (1931–2024). John found his voice as a chorister in the Salisbury Cathedral Choir between 1941 and 1945. He always said that his time at school and in the choir “changed his life.” He went on to devote his life to music and philanthropy, greatly enhancing the musical life of our city and raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity.

“My father was passionate about supporting the community, raising funds, and inspiring young musicians, so it is an honour for the Music Matters fund to be dedicated to his memory.” – Gillian Broadway, John’s daughter

Click here to donate to Music Matters, thank you.