Lincoln Cathedral has recruited an experienced musician to encourage singing at four local schools.

Jack Holliday, who has a background in musical theatre, will go into schools to deliver weekly workshops and help to develop choirs.

Cathedral officials hope the partnership will inspire the next generation of singers.

The most able pupils could be invited to join the cathedral choir.

Mr Holliday, who is from Lincoln, said he was excited to be working with pupils in his home county.

He said: "Singing gives children an opportunity to express themselves and to demonstrate their creativity, and this project enables us to help more children discover and develop their voices."

Aric Prentice, the cathedral's director of music and master of choristers, said the partnership was a new approach to offer more support within schools.

He said: "We're privileged to be part of a centuries-old choral tradition at Lincoln Cathedral and see daily the difference singing makes in people's lives. It's important for us to be able to share that with new generations of singers."