What is required of an Abbey Chorister?

• Commitment: every chorister is an essential part of the team and must make every effort to attend all services and rehearsals.
• Enthusiasm: we do not ask for every chorister to be perfect, but if they can maintain their enthusiasm everything else will quickly fall into place
• Respect: the Abbey is a place which is built on respect. The choristers are expected to set an example by their respect for each other, respect for the tradition they are a part of and, of course, a respect for those who teach them and look after them.

What can an Abbey Chorister expect in return?

• Commitment: choristers receive a small amount of money for each service and a generous fee for singing at weddings
• Enthusiasm: the musical training we offer is one of the best available in Scotland and it is free! If a chorister is enthusiastic we can guarantee that their musical aptitude will greatly improve. Past choristers have gone on to be professional musicians, sing in Ox-bridge choirs and become paid scholars of the Abbey.
• Respect: as a chorister you are entitled to the respect of other members of the choir and everyone who you come into contact with at the Abbey. The head-chorister is there to look after you and there are various people you can speak to if you have a problem. The safety and well-being of every chorister is our highest priority.

When are the weekly rehearsals?

• Tuesday 4.30-5.45pm
• Thursday 4.30-5.45pm
• Friday (with adults) 7.00-9.30pm

When are the weekly services?

• Sunday service at 11am (rehearsal at 9.30am)
• Evensong at 4pm on the second Sunday of the month