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The author describes her experiences as an organist visiting the cathedrals across Great Britain. Particular focus is given to the country's Anglican and Roman Catholic cathedrals as well as some of England's greater churches. Other topics discussed include the history, liturgical focus and music of the cathedrals and churches.

The article offers information on the musical organization Cathedral Organists' Association (COA). Topics include the criteria needed to qualify for the institution's liturgical musical routine, the history of the organization such as the year it was founded and professional development of its members, and the importance of Continued Professional Development (CPD) for the musicians in Great Britain.

The article focuses on the internal workings of the Royal College of Organists (RCO) in Great Britain. The Trustee Council has 15 members who support the objective of promoting and advancing the arts and practice of organ-playing and choral directing. Trustees are chosen by way of a national member postal ballot. The Council meets in London, Endland six times a year. Particular focus is given to the author's reflection on her experience as a trustee of RCO.

In the article, the author discusses the developments in the activities of choirs in Great Britain. She focuses on the misconception that all choirs in the country can sight-read. She cites that teaching singers to read is a vital responsibility of any choral conductor, particularly those who direct young liturgical singers. She presents her own methods for teaching sight-singing, including the playing of notes on the piano and allowing the choir to identify them by singing their letter names.

The author talks about the low number of foreign students taking organ scholarships in Great Britain. According to the author, skills demanded of an organ scholar are different from those required of an organ major at a conservatory. The author also features American Parker Ramsay, the Junior Organ Scholar of King's College in Cambridge, England.

The article reports on the changes that expert organists observe regarding the music background and understanding of new organ scholars in Great Britain in 2012. It says that most young organists spend their early years learning solo repertoire in music schools. According to the author, they will improve their skills if they prioritize accompaniments more than solo playing.

The article presents a report from Great Britain for the American Guild of Organists. The author offers information on activities at Cambridge University. The school's chapel choir consist of 24 students with eight first-years or freshers. She notes that applicants with stronger academic records are often chosen over many good singers due to the stringent demands of the Cambridge admissions process. The author highlights various issues including ensemble, tuning, clarity of text, sound color, style performance, and practice issues.

The author comments on the challenges and complexity of becoming a British citizen. The topics discussed include the effects of the European Union (EU) open border policy on the citizens of EU member states, the minimal numbers of British cathedral musicians, and the processes undertaken and experienced by migrant workers who applied for British citizenship.

The article discusses the academic rivalry between the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge in England. Topics explored include brief historical details about the establishment of both universities, the difference between the two higher education institutions in terms of size and infrastructure, and their competition in the field of sports particularly the annual Boat Race on the River Thames in London, England.

The article mentions anniversary of John Armitage Memorial Trust (JAM), a charity located in Great Britain that promotes composition and performance of new music, which has been in business for 15 years and mentions relationship of Selwyn Choir with JAM.

The article discusses the average salaries received by church musicians in Great Britain as of 2015. Topics discussed include a comparison between church musician salaries and those received by other professionals, such as teachers, lawyers and surgeons, the difference in the salaries of a church musician in a small suburban parish and a large city parish in Great Britain and the reasons for the considerable discrepancy between church musician salaries in the U.S. and in Great Britain.

The author discusses her task of shortlisting and interviewing potential cathedral organ scholars. Topics covered include the various types of cathedral organist positions available in Great Britain, the types of skills required by those who hold them, and tips for people considering applying for a cathedral job.

The article discusses the setting of Victorian Britain in the second half of the 19th century, with a particular emphasis on the revitalization of development and building of organs during the period. It highlights the establishment of the Royal College of Organists in London, England in March 1864, conceived by organist Richard Limpus. The celebration of the 150th anniversary of the College is noted.

The article focuses on annual international tours conducted by many chapel choirs in Great Britain. It was noted that the U.S. remains the popular destination of most of these choirs for their tours. The musical and social benefits of touring for chapel choirs are cited. An annual touring schedule has been also in place at Selwyn since the early 1980s.

The author discusses changes in the role of women in cathedral music in Great Britain. The lack of opportunities for former girl choristers to go on to sing in British cathedral choirs is explored. Arguments against the use of contraltos in cathedral choirs are attributed to concerns regarding repertoire and sound quality. The appointment of women to the posts of director of music at cathedrals in Chichester, Guildford and Lichfield is also addressed.

In the article, the author discusses the latest developments in the music industry, particularly on organists, in Great Britain as of September 2011. He cites the documentary film featuring composer Charles Hubert Hastings Parry and was presented by Prince Charles of Wales. He also examines the role of the media in popularizing music.

The article reports on the process of pipe organ installations in Great Britain. According to the author, the installations require years of planning which involve calling for and responding to tendered proposals, traveling to play other instruments by prospective organ builders, and making sure that the musical and spiritual needs of the venue are met. He mentions that the final process is the blessing and first recital of the instrument. The installation of Opus 95 pipe organ in Selwyn College Chapel in Cambridge, England is described.

The author talks about several topics related to organ music in Great Britain. She mentioned the introduction of a new master's degree, the one-year Master of Music (MMus) in Choral Studies, by the University of Cambridge. According to her, an awareness of current literature as well as the ability to verbalize are just as important as the hands-on training that the English system provided. She recommended one technique that prevents retraction of the tongue root during choir practices.

The article offers information on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs for organists in Great Britain. Among the many options for CPD include attending a day-conference on a topic of interest and participating in a weeklong intensive course over the summer. The author also suggests signing up for a course that someone else organizes, or designing a personal program of study. Schools that offer CPD courses include the Royal College of Organists and the Royal School of Church Music.

The article focuses on the application for Choral Scholarships in Cambridge, England. Annually, approximately 200 applicants compete for at least six vacancies in each choir in Great Britain. Each applicants are asked to perform vocal exercises, sing a solo piece and endure sight-reading and aural tests. The author reveals that the ability to sing is irrelevant if the applicant do not have the appropriate academic standard to study at Cambridge.

In this article the author comments on the introduction and media coverage of the new A* grade for the highest public-examination results in Great Britain. The author follows the issue closely because she has a group of new Choral Exhibitioners and an Organ Scholar whose results will determine whether or not they will attend Selwyn College. She explains how the public examination works and why it receives media attention.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of joining the Choir Tours to the different parts of Europe including Great Britain in 2010.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experiences on his visits to various cathedrals in Great Britain, in which he also met with cathedral officials like directors of music and organists.

The article discusses the educational and work opportunities in Great Britain for foreign organists. Organ scholarships are available at a number of universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, each offering about 15 awards per year, and information about the scholarship application can be obtained from the university Web site. Most of the cathedrals in Great Britain offer one-year organ scholarships and information for which could be obtained from the British weekly newspaper "Church Times."