St. Nicolas' Music and Choir
The main weekly Sunday Service for the choir is at 9.30 am, which could be Parish Eucharist, Family Eucharist or a Pilgrims' service. Evensong is on the first Sunday of the month at 6.00 p.m. when we are joined by the choir of our sister church, St. Mary de Haura, Shoreham by Sea.
Choristers are volunteers and sing for these services and other seasonal services.
CHOIR REHEARSALS
These take place on Friday evenings from 6.30 pm to 7.05 pm at St. Nicolas' for Juniors and 7.30 to 8.30 pm for Seniors.
NEW MEMBERS NEEDED
We are looking for new members in all voices (Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass).
YOU WILL NEED TO:
- Be willing to sing at the Parish Churches of St. Nicolas' and St. Mary de Haura.
- Read music or join as a trainee.
- Have a clear, steady, blendable voice.
- Have a team spirit.
- For Juniors, read text and pitch a note.
AND HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES:
- A firm commitment in using music to assist the congregation worshipping God.
- An ability to help other choristers around you.
- The willingness to sing various types of music from worship songs to Choral Evensong.
THE ROYAL SCHOOL OF CHURCH MUSIC
St. Nicolas' is a member of the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM).