This musical tradition is as vibrant and important today as it ever was and the choristers, although only small in number in our school community, fulfil a vital role in the daily life of the school and the college.

The choir is formed of up to 23 choristers, both boys and girls, with new choristers – some of whom may already be students at the school – appointed during Year 3 to begin with the choir at the start of Year 4. If vacancies exist in older year groups, it may be possible for a child to join as a chorister at a later date. Choristers remain in the choir until the end of Year 8, when they leave St George’s for senior school.

In addition to the excellent musical grounding that they receive from the Chapel Director of Music, the Assistant Director of Music and Organ Scholar, they receive regular singing lessons with the renowned teacher, Anita Morrison. Within the School, choristers also take music theory lessons and learn to play at least two instruments.

The choristers live in the School’s boarding house from Sunday morning to Friday evening, rehearsing every morning and singing in services on most days as well as on special occasions such as Garter Day, and over Christmas and Easter.

A choristership is an intense but rewarding and enjoyable experience which gives students confidence, poise and the ability to work in a team.