For Choristers and their Families
Download the current Choir School Handbook here. Choristers accepted into the Program must adhere to the choir schedule and must fill out a registration form. Download the form here.
The St Paul’s Choir School Chorister Program has many built-in incentives and rewards, but family support and encouragement is most important. It is our desire that family members feel equally committed to the program, and to their Chorister’s involvement in it. In the course of the choir season, your child will experience many high points and exciting opportunities. Parents and family members can provide praise and share in the joy and satisfaction of these achievements.
Families must provide the Chorister with encouragement and support during those times when s/he may be tired or need a boost in maintaining a positive attitude.
The Chorister Program, which includes a combination of short-term and long-term goals, discipline and a nurturing environment, can be a significant investment in a child’s future.
Participants in the Chorister Program do not have to be members of St Paul’s Church, of the Episcopal Church, or of any faith organization. All are welcome.
A family member responsible for the child’s attendance will be required to attend one informational meeting at the beginning of the season. This is to help you and your Chorister understand what will be involved, offer you ways to help, and answer your questions about the program.
Family attendance at St Paul’s services and concerts is optional, but Choristers thrive and grow especially when family members attend services and concerts when they sing. It’s important to your Chorister that he/she knows you think this is important.
Family members may also wish to volunteer their help in the Program as it continues to grow. Ways you can help:
The St Paul’s Choir School Chorister Program has many built-in incentives and rewards, but family support and encouragement is most important. It is our desire that family members feel equally committed to the program, and to their Chorister’s involvement in it. In the course of the choir season, your child will experience many high points and exciting opportunities. Parents and family members can provide praise and share in the joy and satisfaction of these achievements.
Families must provide the Chorister with encouragement and support during those times when s/he may be tired or need a boost in maintaining a positive attitude.
The Chorister Program, which includes a combination of short-term and long-term goals, discipline and a nurturing environment, can be a significant investment in a child’s future.
Participants in the Chorister Program do not have to be members of St Paul’s Church, of the Episcopal Church, or of any faith organization. All are welcome.
A family member responsible for the child’s attendance will be required to attend one informational meeting at the beginning of the season. This is to help you and your Chorister understand what will be involved, offer you ways to help, and answer your questions about the program.
Family attendance at St Paul’s services and concerts is optional, but Choristers thrive and grow especially when family members attend services and concerts when they sing. It’s important to your Chorister that he/she knows you think this is important.
Family members may also wish to volunteer their help in the Program as it continues to grow. Ways you can help:
- Help with driving and serve as a chaperone for Choristers when we travel;
- Provide occasional snacks for Wednesday afternoons if you have extra cookies or fruit on hand;
- Offer any administrative skills you may have – filing, organizing;
- Offer to help with vestment care – washing, fitting, organizing;
- Fundraising.
