Choristers
The chorister experience is probably the best musical education available to children between the ages of 9 and 13. It also brings the benefit of skills that last a lifetime.
Becoming a chorister boosts confidence and teaches independence, dedication and organisation. A chorister learns both how to lead and how to work effectively in a team; skills that serve them well whatever path they choose to follow in the future.
At King’s we’re looking for candidates in Years 2, 3 and 4 with a love of singing and a desire to learn. You don’t have to be a musical genius to become a chorister: we provide all the training – in singing, music theory and instrumental skills – all alongside outstanding academic tuition and a full sporting programme.
First step: get in touch
If you would like to find out more about becoming a Chorister at King’s, get in touch at King’s College School: choristers@kings.cam.ac.uk
We’d be delighted to answer your questions about what’s involved and to talk with you about whether the chorister experience might be right for your son and for your family.
The routine
During a regular day, the choristers will each have practice time on a musical instrument before the normal School day begins. At lunch time the choristers will have a choir practice at school, before lessons begin again in the afternoon. Later on, after a break, the choristers will walk over to the Chapel in their ‘croc’.
Special Events and Tours
During a normal year the Choir performs in a number of concerts and broadcasts, and makes its own recordings. There are often exciting opportunities for the Choristers to travel to wonderful places all around the world, as well as to meet and perform with some of the greatest performing musicians of this generation.
