Canterbury Cathedral is one of the oldest Christian structures in the world. Choral musical worship has been part of the cathedral since its founding, albeit sometimes from Benedictine monks. The Canterbury Cathedral Choir consists of 25 boy choristers, 12 lay clerks, and a girls' choir of about 20. These groups perform separately and, especially for major liturgical occasions, together, and are directed by David Flood. The choir does not have the large recording catalog of some of Britain's larger cathedral choirs, mostly issuing periodic recordings of liturgical and seasonal music. The international popularity of the Girls' Choir, however, led to its signing by the Signum label. ~ James Manheim