Westminster Cathedral Master of Music quits amid boarding row

Martin Baker, Master of Music at Westminster Cathedral, resigned his prestigious role on December 31st after two decades working with the world famous musical organisation. The Catholic Herald reports that Baker, who had not been seen at the Cathedral since mid-October, allegedly shared parents' and parishioners' concerns that changes to its boarding school's timetable to send choirboys home during the weekends threatened its musical heritage. A statement released by Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday hints at the suddenness of Baker's departure: "Today the Diocese will start to address these new circumstances created by Mr Baker’s resignation."