Joining our choir…
Singing as part of a choir – especially in a church, is not always perceived to be a ‘fun’ activity. In fact some people may think of it as a chore! However, they couldn’t be more wrong. For children, there are not many things more valuable to their development. Obviously from a musical point of view, it is one of the most important activities that they can be involved in – even if they play other instruments. Singing is one of the most natural things that your body is designed to do!
Even if someone thinks that they aren’t very ‘good’ at singing – we can all do it. Everyone sings to themselves in the car, in the shower, along to the radio… we just need to be taught how to do it properly, and singing in a choir is a very good place to start. As well as the huge musical benefits, there are many transferable skills for children to learn as part of a choir – leadership, responsibility, teamwork, literacy and reading skills, and many, many more.
All you need to do is contact us and try us out. We would love you to join us and you can be assured of a warm welcome whatever age you might be!
Below are just some of the rewards and benefits of becoming a member of our church choir, but if you’d like to know more, please e-mail jonathan.m.turner@lincoln.oxon.org to find out more!
Rewards & benefits!
- To grow up as an active and important member of a friendly choir with a strong sense of purpose.
- Make new friends and join a warm and supportive team of people.
- Unlike so many clubs/societies today, there is no membership fee to pay, and no experience is necessary.
- Each chorister receives termly pay in recognition of the time and effort given.
- Members also receive extra pocket money for singing at occasional weddings or funerals.
- To progress through a training scheme that provides a valuable musical education as well as encouraging the chorister’s spiritual development within the church.
- Have a chance to take part in an all-age organisation that encourages an appreciation of cultural and artistic activity.
- Receive free training in all aspects of music theory and singing technique.
- To have the opportunity of advancing to positions of leadership and responsibility within the choir as either Head or Deputy Head Chorister.
The choristers create their own Head Chorister!
