Visiting Choirs Expand When the Cathedral Choirs are on leave, the Cathedral welcomes visiting choirs from around the country and abroad to help maintain a regular pattern of choral services. đź“· St John's Connecticut Available dates: 2027 weekends and week residencies: 2 & 3 January 13 & 14 February 5 & 6 June 14 & 15 August 21 & 22 August 28 & 29 August 4 & 5 September 30 & 31 October 2028 weekends and week residencies: 1 & 2 January 12 & 13 February 19 & 20 February 22 & 23 April 29 & 30 May 3 & 4 June 22 & 23 July 29 & 30 July 12 & 13 August 26 & 27 August 2 & 3 September 21 & 22 October 28 & 29 October 30 & 31 December To make an application please contact [email protected]For more information click here to download a pdf of our notes for visiting choirs. "The choir loved being part of something so special"
Junior Choir Expand The Junior Choir is St Albans Cathedral’s youngest choir, welcoming children from Reception to Year 6. The Junior Choir is the Cathedral’s youngest choir, welcoming children from Reception to Year 6. The Junior Choir rehearses at the Cathedral on Monday afternoons in term time: Juniors (Reception to Year 2): 4.45pm-5.15pmSeniors (Year 3 to Year 6): 5.15pm-6pm Our children gain valuable musical and non-musical skills including singing technique, music theory, rhythm, memory, concentration, teamwork, leadership, and confidence. Rehearsals are a fun and friendly environment in which our children learn sacred and secular songs in a variety of genres, warmups, rounds, and musical games. The Junior Choir regularly performs during term time at the Cathedral’s monthly Sunday All Age Service in addition to other special performances. The Junior Choir is directed by Dewi Rees, Assistant Director of Music & Partnerships. The Junior Choir is open to all in Reception to Year 6, and no audition is required. We have two open rehearsals per term to offer a taste of what we do. To find out more and to book your place, please email us here.
Parish Singers and Orchestra Expand Parish Singers The Parish Singers is a mixed voice auditioned choir. The choir leads congregational singing at the 9.30am Eucharist and sings a diverse repertoire, ranging from music from the 16th century to contemporary works. Join the Choir If you would enjoy singing high-quality liturgical music in a wonderful building and can get out of bed in time on a Sunday, why not consider joining us? Our fortnightly one-hour Wednesday rehearsal is led by our Director, Christopher Muhley Parish Orchestra The Parish Orchestra is a dedicated ensemble of musicians who play at the 9:30am Eucharist once a month. The orchestra performs a variety of orchestral pieces that enhance the beauty of worship. Rehearsals are held on the Thursday evening preceding the service, providing an opportunity for the players to refine their skills and collaborate in a supportive environment. Join the Orchestra Are you an instrumentalist seeking to join a new ensemble? The Parish Orchestra welcomes enthusiastic musicians to join its ranks. Contact For more information about joining the Parish Singers and/or Orchestra, please email [email protected]
Youth Choir Expand The Youth Choir is an opportunity for skilled and ambitious singers in Years 9-13 to continue to develop their voices and musicianship, with the opportunity to perform choral music to a high standard with like-minded friends. It is especially suited to those who may wish to continue singing at university and beyond. The Youth Choir rehearses on Tuesdays 6.30pm-7.30pm during term time and regularly sings a monthly service of Choral Compline in the Cathedral, in addition to occasional services of Evensong and other special events. The Youth Choir is directed by Dewi Rees, Assistant Director of Music & Partnerships. To find out more and to arrange an audition, please contact us here.
St Albans Cathedral Choir Expand St Albans Cathedral Choir is regarded as one of the finest cathedral choirs in the country. The choristers of the Cathedral Choir form two distinct groups: the boys’ choir (of 26 boys between the ages of 8-14) and the girls’ choir (of 26 girls between the ages of 8-14). At the weekends the choristers are joined by the Lay Clerks, a team of professional adult singers. In addition to the daily round of choral services, the Choir also takes part in concerts, tours, broadcasts and recordings. In recent years the Choir has visited the USA, the Netherlands, Italy, Denmark, Spain, Germany and Sweden. It has performed at the Royal Albert Hall, the Royal Festival Hall, and Symphony Hall, Birmingham, and has given live broadcasts on BBC Radio 3 and BBC One. It has also given the first performances of works by Judith Weir, Cecilia McDowall, Carl Rütti, Alec Roth and Joanna Marsh. The choir’s recent discography is extensive, with releases on the Naxos label of music by Mozart, Rutter, Poston, Michael Haydn, Mendelssohn and Mathias. In 2022 the boys’ choir recorded the motets of Bruckner, which was Editor’s Choice in Gramophone, in which the reviewer commented “three dozen singers are on impressive form, combining tonal beauty with sheer stamina […] This splendid new release will take some supplanting”. Photo © Toby Shepheard