Bradford, the birthplace of Delius, is still a place of music. In Victorian times local choral societies, church choirs and brass bands were founded which are still going strong. The solid Victorian buildings of Bradford are still decorated with exuberant detail - there is music even in the stones of this city. Increasingly, the annual Bradford Festival brings out our hidden music onto the streets for all to enjoy. The music of many cultures and traditions expresses the vitality of this immensely varied city.

Bradford's ancient parish church has long been a place of music - as early as the 1840's the Church Choral Society was giving performances. That tradition is now stronger than ever with a large and thriving Choir of boys, girls and adults. The standards are high - the Choir sang for Her Majesty the Queen in 1997 on Maundy Thursday.

A pattern of weekly services are sung which contain music of many types and concerts and organ recitals are given regularly. The Cathedral is also the venue for the annual BICC Chamber Concert series and for concerts given by other Bradford music societies.