Choristers Recognised for Outstanding Commitment

Five Upper Fourth Choristers were presented with medals during last Sunday’s morning Eucharist, celebrating their hard work, commitment and achievements.

These senior pupils play a key role in maintaining the high standards of the choir and supporting the younger pupils, while working hard to balance their school commitments with a comprehensive rehearsal schedule.

Congratulations to the following pupils:

Sam T – Elgar Foundation Medal

Jack P – Elmley Foundation Medal

Rory S – Masonic Lodge medallion

Sienna Y – Friends of Worcester Cathedral medallion

Darcy B – Old Choristers’ Association medallion

Further congratulations to Suzie H, who has been appointed as the Deputy Head Chorister in The Cathedral Voluntary Choir.

When the King’s School was refounded by Henry VIII in 1541, the school comprised of forty scholars and ten choristers. Today, the school continues that tradition as a Cathedral Choir School and has, at present, nineteen probationers and choristers who are all educated at King’s St Alban’s and the Senior School.

Together with the adult lower voices in the choir, they have a busy schedule of daily rehearsals and services and sing to a professional standard. In addition to Choral Evensong at 5.30pm during the week and Sunday services, they have an exciting schedule of concerts and large-scale services such as Remembrance and Carol Services. In the summer the senior choristers perform at the Three Choirs Festival, the oldest music festival in the world.

The Cathedral Voluntary Choir (known as Vollers) is a choir of children comprised from schools in the city, and always includes a good contingent of King’s pupils. Vollers rehearse once a week and sing at services most Sunday evenings during term time. If you would like more information about this choir please get in touch with nicholasfreestone@worcestercathedral.org.uk

If you would like more information about becoming a chorister, please get in touch with Mr Taranczuk.