Be a Chorister!

Being a chorister means becoming part of a great musical tradition. It enhances a child’s academic achievement and enriches them both musically and socially.

St Peter’s Church is holding a special day to try out singing. It’s open to children aged 6 and above. Read on to find out more…

Chorister Experience Day

Sunday 13 October 1:30pm

Come along and find out what it’s all about in a fun-packed afternoon!

Join in fun activities
Tea, juice and cake
Try on choir robes
Have a go at singing
Parents can meet our friendly music team and ask questions

At the end of the day, there’ll be a chance to sing in a short service at 5pm alongside the existing choristers.

Scroll down to see the benefits of joining St Peter’s Choir….

Any questions? Get in touch – we’ll be happy to help.

Musical education

Children who sing in St Peter’s Choir get a free musical education: training is given by a team of professional musicians in singing and music theory.

Choristers also receive a small payment each month which increases as they progress through the choir.

By singing in a choir, choristers develop valuable skills that will be with them for the rest of their lives:

the ability to concentrate for long periods;
self-control and self-discipline;
motivation and teamwork;
introduction to foreign languages and the understanding of great texts and great music.

A place to make new friends

As well as developing musical skills, St Peter’s choir is a great place to make new friends and have fun.

“It’s great fun singing in the choir. It helps my singing and I like seeing my friends.”
– Chorister

“My daughter has gained an enormous amount of fun and friendship since joining as well as musical and singing instruction from experts.”
– Chorister parent

Open doors for the future

Many youngsters who start in a church choir find that it opens doors as they get older – Duke of Edinburgh Awards, university applications and getting choral scholarships.

You may also be surprised to learn how many of today’s famous musicians found their voice through singing in church – Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake and Ed Sheeran all have a background in church music!

There are no fees to pay – we offer a free musical education.

There are so many benefits to singing in St Peter’s Church Choir – you’ll find it all in the St Peter’s Choir Profile, including the RSCM training programme, international tours and much more!

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