Canterbury Choir Tour 2022
Rise and shine came early on Sunday, another beautiful, breezy day. We rehearsed in the Quire, then sang the Eucharist service…
Saturday morning was our last rehearsal in the Old Synagogue. After lunch, the choristers had a few hours of free time,…
Today the choristers worked hard rehearsing in the morning and they sang beautifully at Evensong. Because it was the Feast of…
We started the day with a guided tour of Canterbury Cathedral, where we learned about the beginnings of the Cathedral (over…
Today we sang at evensong again. As always, they sounded beautiful! If you missed the livestream, you can still watch a…
Yesterday, on the choristers’ day off, their trip to London was scuttled due to a forecast of a high of 105…
Today we arrived in the UK and settled into King’s College International School. We rehearsed both morning and afternoons in the…
We had such an exciting day today: we went on a walking tour all over Canterbury! We learned a lot of…
Christ Church Music is a renowned world-class RSCM-certified church music program. A model of the Anglican choral tradition with a rich history and global reach, we offer six active choirs, concerts, tours, and a vibrant teen scholar program.
Striving to foster and strengthen a lifelong appreciation for music in children and adults, we offer abundant opportunities for singers, instrumentalists, and listeners to get involved. Generations of choristers have found friendship, fun, and a welcoming community through their involvement in the choirs of Christ Church Greenwich.
From enriching liturgy and worship, to supporting congregational services and training musicians, Christ Church Music creates community, develops excellence, serves as a leader and resource for other parishes.
We very much look forward to you joining our community and sharing in the musical life of Christ Church Greenwich. For our latest events, news, and pictures of our choirs, please like our Facebook page.
Hearing is believing,
Jamie Hitel
Director of Music
Since 1934, the choirs of Christ Church Greenwich have been been home to hundreds of girls and boys, providing them with an intelligent appreciation of music and liturgy, and a safe place for friendships and fun. All are welcome; no previous musical experience or religious affiliation is necessary.
We look for a willingness to learn and a desire to work together to achieve common goals. We provide education in vocal technique and music theory, social activities (including sports and international trips), and a small monetary allowance. We very much look forward to you joining our community and sharing in the musical life of Christ Church Greenwich.
Some highlights
2016 | The St. Cecilia Choir of Girls gave a stunning performance of Choral Evensong attended by several hundred organists and choir directors around the country (and beyond) as part of the Association of Anglican Musicians (AAM) National Conference. Listen here >
2015 | Boy and girl choristers combined for a highly successful tour of England, where they spent a week singing services at Bristol Cathedral, as well as singing at Westminster Abbey and touring significant historical sites.
Our Choirs:
St. Nicholas Choir
Choir of Men & Boys
St. Cecilia Choir of Girls
Christ Church Singers
Compline Choir
Bell Choir
What is the RSCM?
Christ Church Greenwich is affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) in America. The goal of the RSCM is to uplift the spiritual life of communities through high quality choral music. The RSCM provides musical education to singers through a structured vocal curriculum and summer music courses. It provides professional support to music directors by facilitating the exchange of knowledge and ideas. Through its efforts to raise the quality of choral music performance, the RSCM touches the lives of singers across the world.
Christ Church follows the Voice for Life curriculum in which choristers gain different colored ribbons by working towards different assessed levels of music theory, vocal technique and Christian understanding.
5:30 – 6pm
4:30 – 5pm
Christ Church choristers also benefit from an annual choral course led by RSCM vocal coach Hilary Llystyn Jones – mentor and clinician to cathedral choirs in England.
Concerts and Recitals
In addition to the normal pattern of choral services, the choirs of Christ Church Greenwich present several concerts through the course of the year. Often, these concerts afford the opportunity to sing with visiting choirs from around the United States and the world. Every two years, one of our choirs goes on a concert tour abroad. Past venues have included Exeter Cathedral, St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, and St. John’s College, Cambridge.
Fun and Fellowship
This active schedule of singing and performing is grounded in many opportunities for fun and fellowship together. Each summer, the boys and girls of our choirs spend a week at Choir Camp, receiving personalized voice training, taking part in daily rehearsals, and enjoying ample time for games and activities. Even after choristers graduate from the choir, the opportunity for fellowship continues through involvement in SATB, our Music Program Alumni Association.
Rehearsal Schedule
Children in Kindergarten – grade 2
Weekly Rehearsal
Thursdays 4 – 4:45 pm (snack included)
First Sundays (of each month) 9am Eucharist
Boys & Girls in grade 2 & above who are new to the program
Tuesdays 5 – 6:30 pm (recreation time included)
Wednesdays 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Grade 2 & above
Tuesdays 5 – 6:30 pm
Thursdays 5 – 6/7:30pm*
(choir dinner 6 – 6:45 pm)
Wednesdays 5-6:30pm
Sundays 9 or 11am
Holy Eucharist (preceded by an hour rehearsal)
Sundays 5pm
Choral Evensong (preceded by a 3:30 pm rehearsal)
*Boys will rehearse until 7:30 pm on the Thursdays before they are scheduled to sing with the Men on Sunday. Otherwise, rehearsal ends at 6pm, followed by Choir Dinner, to which all are invited to stay. Click here to view calendar.
Grade 3 & above
Wednesdays 5 – 6:30 pm
Thursdays 5 – 6/7:30pm*
(choir dinner 6 – 6:45 pm)
Wednesdays 5 – 6:30 pm
Sundays 9 or 11am
Holy Eucharist (preceded by an hour rehearsal)
Sundays 5pm
Choral Evensong (preceded by a 3:30 pm rehearsal)
*Girls will rehearse until 7:30pm on the Thursdays before they are scheduled to sing with the Men on Sunday. Otherwise, rehearsal ends at 6pm, followed by Choir Dinner, to which all are invited to stay. Click here to view calendar.
Teens & Adults
Wednesdays 7:30 – 9pm
Sundays 9 or 11 am
Holy Eucharist (preceded by an hour rehearsal)
or 5pm Choral Evensong (preceded by a 3:30pm rehearsal)
Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:30pm
Worship Services
The Bell Choir plays at special services throughout the program year.
Sundays 4 – 4:45pm
Sundays 5pm (Except when a special offering of Choral Evensong takes the place of Compline.)
Thursdays 6:45 – 8:30pm
(preceded by by Choir Dinner, 6 – 6:45 pm)
Sundays 9 or 11am
Holy Eucharist (preceded by an hour rehearsal)
or 5pm Choral Evensong (preceded by a 3:30pm rehearsal)