Editing Selby Abbey (section)

==Music==
[[File:Selby Abbey Choir.jpg|thumb|right|275px|The east end of the Abbey: organ and choir stalls]]
Music at Selby Abbey has a long history going back to its monastic foundation in the 11th century when plainsong was chanted at the daily services by the Benedictine monks. Today, the music at services consists principally of choral music sung by the Abbey's choir, organ music, and congregational hymn singing. 
 
The Choir of Selby Abbey numbers c35 adults and children. While the choir consists principally of dedicated volunteers, the Abbey provides three Choral Scholarships and employs a professional Director of Music and Assistant Organist. The Abbey Choristers receive a full musical education and training. During term-time the choir sings at the weekly Sung Eucharist on Sundays, and at Choral Evensong on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, in addition to singing other special services, weddings and concerts.    
 
In 2022 the Abbey Junior Choir was founded to provide singing opportunities for younger children aged five and upwards.    

The Abbey hosts many concerts throughout the year performed by choirs, orchestras, brass bands and many other musicians and groups. Selby Abbey Trust organises an annual Organ Recital Series featuring distinguished organists from the UK and across the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/music/|title=Music|website=Selby Abbey|accessdate=14 November 2023}}</ref>