Minster Choir
Halifax Minster Choir is made up of boy and girl choristers, aged between eight and sixteen, and adult singers. Practices take place on Tuesday evenings in term-time with regular Sunday services of Sung Eucharist at 10.30am and Choral Evensong at 4.00pm. For more information, please email Charlie Murray, Director of Choral Music c.murray@halifaxminster.org.uk
Halifax Minster Chamber Choir is a small ensemble of adult singers directed by the Minster’s organist, Sean Montgomery. It sings during the Minster Choir’s holiday periods, typically covering one Sunday service twice a term. There are no weekly rehearsals — singers come together on the day to prepare. If you are a confident sight-reader looking for an occasional and fulfilling outlet, we’d love to hear from you. For more information, please email Sean Montgomery s.montgomery@halifaxminster.org.uk
The Minster Choir has also sung at a number of special services, events and concerts, including broadcasting live on BBC ONE for the 2024 Christmas Day service – to watch click HERE!
Choristers are trained to be proficient and confident musicians as they are expected to perform to a professional standard. All choristers receive free music theory training up to Grade 5 and subsidised instrumental music lessons.
Choristers are also prepared for the Royal School of Church Music Chorister Awards Scheme and the RSCM Voice for Life scheme. Many choristers become proficient instrumental musicians and former choristers have gone on to Music College and University. One is currently a Cathedral Director of Music. Outings and social events are organised on a regular basis to deepen our working bond.
We are always looking for children with basic musical and vocal sensitivity and an enthusiasm for singing. We are more than happy to discuss with parents the opportunities that are available should they have children who might be interested in becoming a chorister. We currently also have vacancies for alto, tenor and bass voices.
