Music
St Peter Mancroft's thriving and vibrant music tradition dates back over 500 years. The church offers an exciting range of musical activities for children and young people aged 5-18, and for adults. The choir also sing for concerts, weddings, and other special services throughout the year. They are led by our director of Music Jody James and our organist Julian Haggett.
St Peter Mancroft also hosts many concerts and recitals, including the successful Saturday Lunchtime Mancroft Music series of recitals (More info on our Mancroft music 2024 page)
Choral Scholarships
The Choral Scholarships, which pay £1,000 per annum and are tenable for up to three years, are a perfect opportunity for musicians aged 15-25 to develop their singing skills through performing a wide range of repertoire in a superb setting.
The Choral Scholars sing both as a distinct group and provide support for the church’s other choirs. They sing mainly during academic term-time, but with additional commitments at Christmas and Easter.
Further details about the scholarships are available here. Applications for scholarships are welcomed at any time, and there is currently no closing date for applications. To apply, or for an informal discussion, please contact the Director of Music on 01603 610443 or via secretary@stpetermancroft.org.uk.
Choristers
Membership of the choristers is open to children aged 7 and above.
As well as having professional singing and music theory tuition, Choristers receive termly pocket money, can apply for financial assistance with learning an instrument, make new friends, and - above all - have fun!
Mancroft Minors
Mancroft Minors is a free singing club for boys and girls aged 5-7. The group meets after school on Mondays during term-time.
Singing-based games and activities help children develop their skills in basic musicianship, which is a great basis for going to learn an instrument or join the choristers' group.
St Cecilia's Singers
St Cecilia's Singers is for girls and ladies aged 15-25. The choir sings for two Sunday services each month, and rehearses weekly on Monday's during term-time.
The choir sings a wide range of repertoire, sometimes joining with the choristers and/or choral scholars, sometimes singing on its own. It also takes part in Mancroft Music concerts, including an annual performance of Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols.
Membership is open to anyone who loves singing and has good music-reading ability.
St Peter's Singers
St Peter's Singers is a mixed adult SATB choir, which rehearses on Monday nights, and sings for two Sunday services each month.
Membership of the choir is open to everyone who enjoys singing and has a good standard of music-reading ability.
Contact
Please contact us if you or your child would like to join one of our choirs.
01603 610443