We are delighted to announce that Francois Cloete, former Cathedral Junior Organ Scholar and specialist musician at Wells Cathedral School, has been appointed Organ Scholar at Westminster Abbey, starting in September 2025.

After his time at Wells—which included a fantastic performance of Messiaen’s L’Ascension during the Covid-19 pandemic —Francois took a gap year organ scholarship at Hereford Cathedral. In 2022,  gained a prestigious FRCO (Fellowship of the Royal College of Organists) diploma.

His appointment to Westminster Abbey marks a significant milestone in his career, as he will be joining one of the most prestigious musical institutions in the world.

We congratulate Francois on this well-deserved achievement and wish him all the best as he begins this exciting new chapter.