Wells Cathedral School specialist musician Marianne performing her original words and music

You Got It Bad

Woody Collins, a young musician and composer in Year 7, has been inspired to compose a song about Vicars’ Close and Wells Cathedral. Using the knowledge of his time at Wells as a chorister and his own choral skills, Woody has integrated chorister singing and computer-generated Cathedral bells into his work, as well as Stuart Beer’s Alleluia, to depict the effect of the Cathedral looming over the Close. 

Woody’s long term aim is to capture the atmosphere of Wells by writing songs about its different landmarks. He says of his current composition, “It’s almost like going back into Wells in medieval times.”

Vicars' Close

Wells Cathedral School Brass Department 2020

One of the oldest schools in Europe (founded AD909), Wells offers boys and girls aged 3-18 a modern education set within a beautiful historical backdrop. We’re located in the heart of Wells, the smallest city set in England’s countryside, but with easy access to Bath and Bristol and its international airport.

We are the only proper school that provides an internationally-renowned specialist music scheme recognised by the government.  We have a proven record in academic excellence and provide a range of opportunities: specialist mathematics, 40+ co-curricular activities, a strong creative arts programme, competitive/non-competitive sports, and a full choral tradition with Wells Cathedral. 

We encourage everyone to be what they are, ‘esto quod es,’ which (along with our emphasis on pastoral care) allows a broad variety of pupils to thrive here. We acknowledge excellence with scholarships.

Wells has an indescribable, magical atmosphere - you have to ‘See it to believe it!’

Wells Cathedral School

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