Calling all music lovers!

St Mary Redcliffe Choir is recruiting! Do you have a son aged 8 to 14 or a daughter aged 9 to 16 who is interested in developing their musical skills?


There is no formal audition to enter – simply come along to a couple of sessions to see if choir is for you. 


Here is what one choir parent says: “Our son has been in the choir for over a year and he loves it. The musical training is fantastic – they learn to read music and to sing with other children and adults. They can take national music exams, win awards, and apply for a bursary towards learning a musical instrument. And they even get paid to attend! He enjoys the social life as much as the singing. The boys play football outside before choir practice starts, they have pizza and bowling nights, and once a year they go to Center Parcs for the weekend. He loves being with boys of other ages, and the older boys look out for the younger ones. Everyone is welcome – Christians, people from other faiths or no faith. 


Watch these videos to see what the current boys and girls say about choir:



To find out more, contact the Director of Music, Andrew Kirk: 

andrew.kirk@stmaryredcliffe.co.uk


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