York Minster

Chorister Auditions

Published Monday 14th April 2008 by Alix Peacock

Could your son be a chorister at York Minster?  The Minster School will be holding chorister auditions on Saturday 17th May 2008 for boys currently in School Year 2, born between September 2000 and August 2001.  Being a chorister is a superb experience for a child and gives a wonderful start in life as a musician. Choristers are educated at the Minster School, and the Dean and Chapter provide a substantial scholarship for each chorister towards the cost of school fees.  Choristers receive an excellent general and musical education, and opportunities for taking part in services, concerts, broadcasts and tours.  Becoming a chorister will also give children the chance to make many lasting friendships and have an active social life as part of the Minster Community.

The chorister auditions will be held on Saturday 17th May 2008, and no previous musical tuition is needed.  The auditions are informal and the Minster School is looking for potential, not the finished article.  Candidates will be given the opportunity to watch the Minster Choir rehearse during an open rehearsal.  They will then be asked to sing a song they have prepared, and take some simple vocal tests.  There will also be a simple reading test to gauge academic ability.  For further information, please contact Mrs Serena Riley, Minster School Secretary, The Minster School, York YO1 7JA; telephone 01904 557230 or email school@yorkminster.org.