THE cHORISTER cURRICULUM
Striking the perfect balance between singing and academic accomplishment
At St Mary's Music School, we pride ourselves on offering more than superb singing training, our commitment to academic excellence is equally unmatched and our choristers’ days are split between the Cathedral and the School, with staff from both establishments working closely together to ensure every child is supported musically, academically and pastorally.
We welcome applications from girls and boys who are 7 or 8 years old (usually in Primary 3 or 4) who love to sing and who (along with their families!) are prepared to commit to our full five-year chorister programme. There is no requirement for any religious affiliation and we accept children of all faiths and no faith. To ensure that this remarkable opportunity is open to as many young choristers as possible, Cathedral Bursaries are available.
A day in the life of a chorister
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Probationer chorister places begin in Primary 4 with the five-year full-time programme beginning in Primary 5. From the age of 9 to 12, our choristers follow a full and rewarding five-year programme, which covers the academic years from Primary 5 to Senior 2 and includes full academic study in line with the Scottish Curriculum of Excellence as well as singing and instrumental lessons, theory lessons and practice, all taking place during the school day. The concentration power which choristers build up over these five formative years provides excellent training for whatever studies and careers they may take up later in life. No other opportunity exists at a later stage in life for such musical training. |
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| Our five-year chorister programme |
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