Summary
St. George’s Church Choir has been in existence since the consecration of the church in 1897. Under the stewardship of our Director of Music, James Hibbert, we continue to maintain the choral tradition enrich the worship of the church.
We have around 25 singers, including children, teenagers and adults and offer a Choral Scholarship programme. We sing a wide variety of anthems, hymns, canticles and chants from all historical periods of church music.
We work hard, enjoy performing together, take pride in what we do, and collectively hold a good sense of humour! Most importantly, we love to sing.
We are always delighted to welcome new members. For more information on how to join the Choir, please see http://www.stgeorgestockport.org.uk/join-us/.
Choir Diary:
Junior Choir Rehearsal: Thursdays 7.00 – 8.00pm
Senior Choir Rehearsal: Thursdays 7.30 – 9.00pm
Sunday Mornings: 9.45am – 11.30am (excluding the 2nd Sunday of the month)
Sunday Evenings: 3.00pm – 5.00pm
We also sing Choral Eucharist services at significant festivals throughout the year, for instance, on Ascension Day, and occasionally the Choir sings for Choral Matins.
Cathedral Visits
In recent months Choir members have sung for services at various Cathedrals across the North of England, including Wakefield Cathedral and St. Asaph Cathedral in North Wales.
In May 2020 the Choir will be visiting Blackburn Cathedral to sing Choral Evensong. Another Cathedral visit is being planned for the Autumn too.
Choir History
For photographs of the Choir stretching back to its foundation in 1897, please do visit http://www.stgeorgestockport.org.uk/choir-history/