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# Lichfield schools singing programme praised in the House of Commons
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-schools-singing-programme-praised-in-the-house-of-commons/
- Published: 2023-11-17T08:09:00.000Z
- Updated: 2023-11-16T16:10:27.000Z
- Description: A schools singing programme founded in Lichfield has been praised in the House of Commons.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Education, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:58, News

A schools singing programme founded in Lichfield has been praised in the House of Commons.

MusicShare celebrated its 20th anniversary with a recent performance of the community opera Noye’s Fludde at Lichfield Cathedral.

Conservative MP Michael Fabricant highlighted the success of the scheme during a Church Questions sessions with Church Commissioners representative Andrew Selous MP.

The Lichfield MP said:

> “It’s the 20th anniversary of MusicShare this year, which started in Lichfield, and over 150 schools are engaged every year.  
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> “I went to the anniversary concert in Lichfield Cathedral last Saturday and saw Noye’s Fludde written by Benjamin Britten.  
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> “It was really a spectacular occasion, with all the school children taking part.   
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> “What more could Lichfield do to advise other cathedrals on how it ought to be done?”  
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> Michael Fabricant

The question came after the MP had also highlighted the work of the Lichfield Cathedral Summer School.

Mr Selous replied:

> “As so often, where Lichfield leads others follow. My Hon Friend is right that the choral tradition in our cathedrals is one of the glories of our country.  
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> “As he said, Lichfield’s MusicShare programme has reached 25,000 children, with participants of all ages, including people up to their 90s, which is no doubt why it has won a national award from the Times Educational Supplement.”  
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> Andrew Selous

The Lichfield MP said after the debate:

> “The performance at the cathedral involving wonderful music and hundreds of school children dressed as animals on the ark, and a full orchestra was just wonderful.  
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> “The adult singers and the kids really enjoyed themselves as did the audience – it was a privilege to be there.  
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> “A special mention must also go to Cathy Lamb who was compere, conductor, director, and all round good egg.”  
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> Michael Fabricant