Boys being encouraged to join Winchester College choir

The school is hosting the event for potential choir members, called Quiristers, on Saturday, June 11 from 9.30 am to 11.30am. They will have the opportunity to sing.

Typically, the Quiristers’ ages range from nine years to 13. While most join when they have entered Year 5 of their school, the other year groups are also occasionally given opportunities to join.

The Quiristers have recently done recordings for several radio channels and have been busying themselves performing for the UK. Their recorded performance includes Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols” on BBC Radio 4, “Choral Evensong” on BBC Radio 3, the annual Christmas concert on Classic FM, and a Christmas CD called “A Winter’s Night” (Signum Records).

When not singing, the Quirsiters attend an all-boys prep school, The Pilgrims, next to the college. The college provides them with a scholarship worth 40 per cent of the full boarding fee. Although for students who cover the entire cost, they are provided with a bursary as well as free tuition for instrumental and vocal training to improve their singing abilities.

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Typically, the Quiristers’ ages range from nine years to 13. While most join when they have entered Year 5 of their school, the other year groups are also occasionally given opportunities to join.

For the past six centuries, Winchester College has maintained the choral foundation established by William of Wykeham. Singing every week during their term time, the local community are more than welcome to come and observe the Quiristers’ performances.

The college highly encourages the parents to remain to observe the rehearsal and meet the team.

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