Saint John and Saint Philip
Choirs
Adult Choir
The adult Choir consists of about 20 good amateur singers and four conservatory students. Our main task is to help the congregation express their worship of God through "psalms, hymns and spiritual songs". We have a very wide repertoire, ranging from plainsong through traditional hymns to modern worship songs, as well as anthems and canticle settings by Tallis, Byrd, Purcell, Stanford, Wood, Howells and others. We rehearse in church on Fridays, 7.45-10.00 p.m., and half an hour before services, which are at 11.00 a.m. every Sunday, as well as Choral Evensong at 5.00 p.m. on third Sundays, and Matins at 9.45 a.m. on fourth Sundays.
For further details, please contact the organist and choirmaster, Christina Edelen, via the church office.
Junior Choir
The junior choir is aimed at those aged 5-11. Rehearsals take place after the 11.00 am service every Sunday except the 4th Sunday of the month, and the choir sings at the monthly All Age Worship service at 11 a.m. on the fourth Sunday of the month. The choir is affiliated to the Royal School of Church Music, and provides an excellent opportunity for children to grow in their Christian faith and to learn to read music and sing together.
For further details, please contact the Junior Choir director, Emma Coffey, via the church office.
