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St. John's Choir
St. John's Choir was founded in 1882, two years after the church's foundation in 1880.
The choir is a mixed Adult and Junior choir and rehearse once a week. The Sunday Service is at 10.00am, and choir practice is Tuesday evening, 7.00pm - 8.30pm.
Michael Bennett has been Director of Music at St. John’s since 1995, and in the time he has held this post, the choir have sung at many prestigious events and in many different places in the country, including Sheffield Cathedral, Edinburgh Episcopal Cathedral, Exeter, Chester Cathedral, The Lake District including Cartmel Priory, and even Liverpool Cathedral! Music-wise, the choir tackle a variety of genres and levels of difficulty, and not only in English! You are likely to hear John Rutter's "For the Beauty of the Earth" just as much as Sergei Rachmaninov's "Bogoroditsye Dyevo" which we sing in Russian, or perhaps Gabriel Faure's "Cantique de Jean Racine" in French and William Byrd's "Ave Verum" which we sing in Latin. Click here for a sample of some of the anthems that we sing....
The choir is a mixed Adult and Junior choir and rehearse once a week. The Sunday Service is at 10.00am, and choir practice is Tuesday evening, 7.00pm - 8.30pm.
Michael Bennett has been Director of Music at St. John’s since 1995, and in the time he has held this post, the choir have sung at many prestigious events and in many different places in the country, including Sheffield Cathedral, Edinburgh Episcopal Cathedral, Exeter, Chester Cathedral, The Lake District including Cartmel Priory, and even Liverpool Cathedral! Music-wise, the choir tackle a variety of genres and levels of difficulty, and not only in English! You are likely to hear John Rutter's "For the Beauty of the Earth" just as much as Sergei Rachmaninov's "Bogoroditsye Dyevo" which we sing in Russian, or perhaps Gabriel Faure's "Cantique de Jean Racine" in French and William Byrd's "Ave Verum" which we sing in Latin. Click here for a sample of some of the anthems that we sing....
The choir is also in demand locally. We sing regularly for military and other uniformed organisations throughout the year. We also socialise with trips out, as enjoying time together creates a good team atmosphere.
All choristers undergo the discipline of a training scheme, set out by the Royal Schools of Church Music, and periodically medals are awarded in recognition of achievement. A musical background is not necessary, although it can be an advantage, and all training is given by the Director of Music.
Many choristers have also achieved places in their desired secondary schools, with whom we have very good relations.
Age is not restrictive, although good voice production starts from the age of about 7 - 8, and the ability to be a good, confident reader is extremely advantageous, as we sing in many different languages.
Weddings are a bonus for choristers who have a good attendance record, as they are paid for singing at these occasions.
click here to see the choir Facebook page
All choristers undergo the discipline of a training scheme, set out by the Royal Schools of Church Music, and periodically medals are awarded in recognition of achievement. A musical background is not necessary, although it can be an advantage, and all training is given by the Director of Music.
Many choristers have also achieved places in their desired secondary schools, with whom we have very good relations.
Age is not restrictive, although good voice production starts from the age of about 7 - 8, and the ability to be a good, confident reader is extremely advantageous, as we sing in many different languages.
Weddings are a bonus for choristers who have a good attendance record, as they are paid for singing at these occasions.
click here to see the choir Facebook page
Choir Articles (click on links below)
Liverpool Cathedral: 27th July 2014
Liverpool Cathedral: 21st July 2013
Liverpool Cathedral: 22nd July 2012
Carol Service 2011
RSCM Choir Festival Evensong: 8th May 2010.
Liverpool Cathedral: 25th July 2010
Liverpool Echo Carols: 10th December 2010
Alder Hey: 19th December 2010
RSCM Choir Festival Concert: 7th May 2011
Woodlands Hospice Gold Leaf presentation in memory of Bob Barlow 14th October 2011
Deans Medal exam requirements.
Liverpool Cathedral: 21st July 2013
Liverpool Cathedral: 22nd July 2012
Carol Service 2011
RSCM Choir Festival Evensong: 8th May 2010.
Liverpool Cathedral: 25th July 2010
Liverpool Echo Carols: 10th December 2010
Alder Hey: 19th December 2010
RSCM Choir Festival Concert: 7th May 2011
Woodlands Hospice Gold Leaf presentation in memory of Bob Barlow 14th October 2011
Deans Medal exam requirements.
