Information for Young Choristers 

Whether they are already playing instruments to a high standard or just love singing around the house, we welcome all children from 7 years old upwards to consider joining the choir at St Michael's Church.
 
Benefits

Free singing lessons for the children are provided by our Director of Music under the auspices of the Voice for Life chorister training scheme devised by The Royal School of Church Music.

Many wider benefits come from an improved ability to read music and general musicianship, particularly for those learning a musical instrument.

Singing in a choir is an immensely satisfying and enjoyable team activity for singers of all ages, which is illustrated by our success in maintaining a full four-part choir.

Commitment

Joining any choir is a commitment and no less so than the commitment required for any other successful team activity, be it football, hockey, Brownies or Scouts etc.

Choir practice is on Friday evenings and all choristers are expected to attend as many of these as possible.

The choir usually sings every Sunday apart from the third Sunday of the month.

Friday Rehearsals
6pm: Meet in WCC for food and games
6.45pm-7.30pm: Trebles Rehearsal in church
7.30pm-8.00pm: Full Choir Rehearsal
8.00pm-8.30pm: Adults Rehearsal

Sunday Services
9.00am: Robe
9.15am: Rehearsal
10.00am: Service

Choir Pay (Trebles only)

Our trebles are paid for each service and practice they attend.  The current scale of pay is £1 per practice/service

If you are interested in your child becoming a chorister, then please contact the Director of Music, Nathan Collins at stmichaelsbsdom@gmail.com