A HEREFORD choir has made it through to the semi finals of a national competition.

The Hereford Cathedral School’s Cantabile Girls’ Choir will sing at the semi finals of the ?BBC Songs of Praise Senior Choir of the Year.

Musical director of the choir Jo Williamson said: "I am so proud of the girls. Their performances continue to go from strength to strength and this achievement just goes to prove that with hard work comes great reward.”

They will sing at The Albert Hall, Nottingham on Sunday, March 15, which will be televised later in the year.