Do you enjoy singing? We are a friendly choir who are currently recruiting new Choristers and adult singers (alto, tenor and bass) with good sight reading skills. If you know of someone who might be interested, please contact us for details.

Boys and girls can join the choir from the age of 7 as Probationers. They then progress through the ranks to senior singers by taking part in award schemes run by the Royal School of Church Music. When a boy’s voice breaks, they are encouraged to stay as members of the choir, and join the adult section.

Being in a choir is an excellent way to learn to read music and develop your voice. It is a recognised fact that children in church choirs often have higher reading ages than other children of their age, due to the high level of concentration and reading skills needed to sing church music.

In return for commitment to the choir we offer:

·        Vocal tuition and intensive musical training

·        All music and robes are provided

·        Participation in events organised by the Royal School of Church Music

·        Opportunities to attend residential and non-residential choral courses

·        An annual choir social event

·        Choristers receive a small termly allowance (depending on seniority) in return for regular attendance and punctuality

In addition to Sunday services, choir members regularly take part in weddings, memorial services and concerts. Choristers have also enjoyed participating in broadcasts of BBC Songs of Praise, and “Come and Sing” workshops under the batons of Sir David Willcocks, John Rutter, Paul Spicer, Stephen Cleobury, Bob Chilcott and Adrian Partington.

Why not come and join us? We rehearse on Friday evenings in the Church from 6.15pm to 7.45pm. If you are interested and would like to know more, please contact:

Rachel Bath (Choir Director)
info@stlawrencelechlade.org.uk