ON Wednesday, March 15, Hereford Cathedral School welcomes The King's Singers featuring former pupil and chorister Patrick Dunachie.

The double Grammy award-winning vocal ensemble will be the highlight of the evening’s programme at the Cathedral, topping a bill that also includes the school’s own choirs and friends.

Born in September 1993, Patrick joined Hereford Cathedral School as a chorister and went on to receive a choral scholarship to read music at King’s College, Cambridge. Last year, he achieved his childhood ambition when he was selected to sing with The King’s Singers, one of the world’s finest vocal ensembles. “When I was about 14, I told my English teacher that my dream job would be singing first countertenor in The King’s Singers,” explains Patrick. “I feel really lucky that the dream has come true!"

Headmaster Paul Smith was delighted at the news of a returning star pupil. “Patrick is a one of many talented former and current pupils we have in our school,” he said. “Patrick and his older brother, Liam, both showed exceptional musical ability from a young age and we are fortunate to have been able to help them develop the skills to elevate them to the top of their profession. ”

The King's Singers will be in Hereford Cathedral on Wednesday at 7pm. For tickets, call 01432 363522.