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The article focuses on the European court case Brian Wade v. British Sky Broadcasting Ltd., which dealt with the misuse of confidential information. Topics include the licensing of television formation in Great Britain, the protection of format rights under European Union (EU) copyright law, and tort law in the EU.

The author describes her experiences as an organist visiting the cathedrals across Great Britain. Particular focus is given to the country's Anglican and Roman Catholic cathedrals as well as some of England's greater churches. Other topics discussed include the history, liturgical focus and music of the cathedrals and churches.

The article focuses on the internal workings of the Royal College of Organists (RCO) in Great Britain. The Trustee Council has 15 members who support the objective of promoting and advancing the arts and practice of organ-playing and choral directing. Trustees are chosen by way of a national member postal ballot. The Council meets in London, Endland six times a year. Particular focus is given to the author's reflection on her experience as a trustee of RCO.

The author talks about the low number of foreign students taking organ scholarships in Great Britain. According to the author, skills demanded of an organ scholar are different from those required of an organ major at a conservatory. The author also features American Parker Ramsay, the Junior Organ Scholar of King's College in Cambridge, England.

The article presents a report from Great Britain for the American Guild of Organists. The author offers information on activities at Cambridge University. The school's chapel choir consist of 24 students with eight first-years or freshers. She notes that applicants with stronger academic records are often chosen over many good singers due to the stringent demands of the Cambridge admissions process. The author highlights various issues including ensemble, tuning, clarity of text, sound color, style performance, and practice issues.

The article offers information on the musical organization Cathedral Organists' Association (COA). Topics include the criteria needed to qualify for the institution's liturgical musical routine, the history of the organization such as the year it was founded and professional development of its members, and the importance of Continued Professional Development (CPD) for the musicians in Great Britain.

The author comments on the challenges and complexity of becoming a British citizen. The topics discussed include the effects of the European Union (EU) open border policy on the citizens of EU member states, the minimal numbers of British cathedral musicians, and the processes undertaken and experienced by migrant workers who applied for British citizenship.

The article discusses the academic rivalry between the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge in England. Topics explored include brief historical details about the establishment of both universities, the difference between the two higher education institutions in terms of size and infrastructure, and their competition in the field of sports particularly the annual Boat Race on the River Thames in London, England.

The article mentions anniversary of John Armitage Memorial Trust (JAM), a charity located in Great Britain that promotes composition and performance of new music, which has been in business for 15 years and mentions relationship of Selwyn Choir with JAM.

The article discusses the average salaries received by church musicians in Great Britain as of 2015. Topics discussed include a comparison between church musician salaries and those received by other professionals, such as teachers, lawyers and surgeons, the difference in the salaries of a church musician in a small suburban parish and a large city parish in Great Britain and the reasons for the considerable discrepancy between church musician salaries in the U.S. and in Great Britain.

The author discusses her task of shortlisting and interviewing potential cathedral organ scholars. Topics covered include the various types of cathedral organist positions available in Great Britain, the types of skills required by those who hold them, and tips for people considering applying for a cathedral job.

The article discusses the setting of Victorian Britain in the second half of the 19th century, with a particular emphasis on the revitalization of development and building of organs during the period. It highlights the establishment of the Royal College of Organists in London, England in March 1864, conceived by organist Richard Limpus. The celebration of the 150th anniversary of the College is noted.

The author discusses changes in the role of women in cathedral music in Great Britain. The lack of opportunities for former girl choristers to go on to sing in British cathedral choirs is explored. Arguments against the use of contraltos in cathedral choirs are attributed to concerns regarding repertoire and sound quality. The appointment of women to the posts of director of music at cathedrals in Chichester, Guildford and Lichfield is also addressed.

The article discusses the educational and work opportunities in Great Britain for foreign organists. Organ scholarships are available at a number of universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, each offering about 15 awards per year, and information about the scholarship application can be obtained from the university Web site. Most of the cathedrals in Great Britain offer one-year organ scholarships and information for which could be obtained from the British weekly newspaper "Church Times."