Becoming a Chorister

• First-class musical training from Hereford Cathedral’s professional musicians. The experience of performing to the highest standards every day and the acquisition of valuable skills of concentration, teamwork and self-discipline will benefit the Choristers for the rest of their lives.
• Taking part each year in the world-famous Three Choirs Festival, providing further opportunities for the Choristers to work at the highest professional standard with some of the country’s best-known conductors, soloists and orchestras.
• A substantial scholarship from the Chapter of Hereford Cathedral towards the cost of their education at Hereford Cathedral Junior School and Hereford Cathedral School. Additional financial support may be available where needed.

The Cathedral Choir sings Evensong at 5.30pm five days a week, and at three services on Sundays. The choristers rehearse for these services, and for extra events like tours, broadcasts and recordings, on five mornings a week from 8.10am to 9am, and on Sundays from 8.55am to 9.50am. There is also a short rehearsal each afternoon with the adults of the choir and on Friday evening from 6.15 to 7.15pm.

Many parents assume that their child has to be a musical genius to audition for the choir, but in fact what Hereford Cathedral is looking for is a child who enjoys singing, being part of a close-knit team and who, with their parents, will commit themselves to a demanding but immensely rewarding schedule. It is always useful if a child has some experience of a musical instrument but is by no means essential.

If you have any questions or would like to find out more about becoming a Chorister at Hereford Cathedral, please call Admissions on 01432 363506 or email admissions@herefordcs.com.