All choristers are required to sing at the 10.30am Conventual Mass on Sundays during term time and the first Sunday in each half-term break. In addition to this the boys are required for Christmas Midnight Mass, services in Holy Week (namely Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Day), and other weekday services including Vespers for Advent and Pentecost. The Choristers also perform regularly in concerts, notably “Carols by Candlelight”.
Rehearsals
All choristers are required to attend rehearsals five times a week.
Probationers:
Tues & Wed at 7:55am
Tues 3:45pm-4:25pm
Choristers:
Tues , Wed , Fri at 7:55 am
Tues 4:25pm – 6pm
Sun 8:55am to sing 10:30am mass
Additional rehearsals are scheduled before special services and concerts.
Additional duties
The choir also receives invitations to perform concerts both in the UK and on the continent and, from time to time, organizes foreign tours. The length of these tours varies, and they normally take place during the school holidays. The costs are subsidised within the choir budget.