Be a Chorister for an Afternoon

Winchester

Type:Music

Winchester Cathedral, 9 The Close, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS

Tel: 01962 857 275

Image Credit: Milly Coope

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Come for an afternoon of music fun!
Taking place on Saturday 11th November, 2:15pm-6:30pm, this free afternoon event is open to any boy in Year 3 (aged 7 or 8) who would like to learn more about life as a Chorister at Winchester Cathedral.

As part of the event, you will spend the afternoon singing with the Cathedral's Music Director, and there will also be an opportunity to visit the Organ Loft, try on a cassock and sing Evensong with the current choristers.

Parents are warmly invited to join the Cathedral Music Department for refreshments throughout the day, and to learn more about the Choristers' unique opportunities and meet the team who take great care of them at The Pilgrims' School.

Note that boys need to obtain a place at The Pilgrims' School to be a Chorister.

Booking is essential:

To book a place and for further information about the Choristers, please email:
choirs@winchester-cathedral.org.uk

Timings of the event:
After registration at 2.15pm, introduction talks will take place at Pilgrim's School followed by a singing rehearsal. Following this, at around 4.00pm, the group will move to Winchester Cathedral for a discovery tour and tea, completing the event with Evensong at which visiting prospective choristers will join the Boy Choristers and Lay Clerks to sing the anthem.

Upcoming auditions:

Auditions to become a chorister will take place early 2024.

The Pilgrims' School:
To watch a video and for some useful information about Choral Auditions at The Pilgrims' School, visit: https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/choral-auditions

To contact The Pilgrim's School, please email: Admissions@pilgrims-school.co.uk

Image credit: Milly Coope

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