Chorister Program
An Experience to Last a Lifetime
This coming fall, Christ Church will start a new chorister program for all children and youth in 3rd through 12th grades, under the direction of Director of Music George Fergus. This program seeks to instill a lifelong love of music and our Episcopal liturgy and give children the opportunity to be leaders in their community, learning valuable life skills along the way.
Who Can Sing?
The program is open to students of all genders entering 3rd grade and up, regardless of church membership or religious background. Prior choral experience or vocal training are not required; we are delighted to invite all those with a passion to learn to sing!
Weekly Schedule
Late August through May:
Wednesdays
5:15-6:30 p.m. — Treble rehearsal
7-7:45 p.m. — changed voices rehearsal (with Adult Choir)
Sundays as scheduled
9:30 a.m. — rehearsal
10:30 a.m. — Holy Eucharist
The Christ Church Chorister Program is affiliated with the American arm of the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM). This internationally recognized organization has ties to churches and cathedrals throughout the world, and provides a support structure for music education in churches in our tradition. The choristers at Christ Church use the RSCM’s Voice for Life musicianship curriculum and have the opportunity to proudly display their achievements and milestones through the RSCM’s medal and award program.
Program Highlights
Annual Chorister Camp to kick off the year in mid August
Christmas caroling at Riverview Retirement Center
Performance on the annual Christ Church Joy of Christmas concert
Christmas Eve pageant service
Choral Evensong
End-of-year choir party
More Than Just Music
Choristers receive instruction in musicianship, music theory, and liturgy in the course of regular weekly rehearsals. They also receive private voice lessons as part of their individual vocal training. In addition, students who participate in a chorister program discover many other benefits and life lessons, such as leadership, self-confidence, time management, professionalism, theology, and so much more!
Know a child who loves to sing?
We are now accepting new singers for the 2024–2025 program year! Be a part of this exciting program — get in touch with Director of Music George Fergus (george.fergus@ccesavannah.org).
