Choir & Music 'Sing with the Spirit'

St. Luke's Church Choir:

• is made up of men and women, boys and girls, from the ages of 7 to 70.
• sings a variety of music, both ancient and modern, in 4 part harmony, providing a lead at regular church services and enriching worship through special anthems.
• provides friendship and fellowship amongst a group of people who enjoy making music.
• makes a valuable contribution towards the life and worship of the church.
• is affiliated to the Royal School of Church Music.

Belonging to the church choir means a commitment to attend:

• for adults and teenagers: Friday evening rehearsals from 8.00 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. except during August and immediately after Christmas and Easter.
• for Junior Choristers: late afternoon or early evening rehearsals for one hour once a week on a day to be fixed, increasing to include the first half hour of the adults Friday evening rehearsals, except as mentioned above.
• 10.00 a.m. Services each Sunday
• 6.00 p.m. Choral Evensong services approximately once every 6 weeks
• rehearsals immediately before services
• option to sing at fortnightly services of Evensong
• option to sing at weddings in the church when the choir is requested

For young people being a member of the choir provides:

• a basic education in music literacy and vocal technique
• experience of a wide variety of church music
• opportunity to build confidence by performing music as a soloist, if desired
• discipline and self-control when taking part in services
• training in singing and musical ability through the R.S.C.M. Voice for Life scheme
• Pay - a set amount for each rehearsal and service, and extra fees for weddings
• opportunity for parental support and involvement
• outings to special musical events e.g. R.S.C.M. Joint Choral Evensongs, Deanery Services.

The choir has a termly programme of regular service music and special pieces to rehearse, and there is a termly choir meeting to deal with matters of organisation and hear suggestions from choir members. The choir has time off from rehearsals after Christmas and Easter, and during the whole month of August.

Every effort is made in the organisation of choir activities to comply with legislation on Child Protection in accordance with policies of the Diocese of Oxford.

If you enjoy singing and are interested in being a part of this rewarding and friendly organisation please contact:

Mr John Cotterill. (Director of Music) (01628) 636514

or

The Revd Richard Holroyd (Vicar) (01628) 783033

Printable Version:

Choir Leaflet (pdf)