Becoming a Chorister - Temple Church

Becoming a chorister

The chorister experience at Temple Church is rewarding and provides a life enhancing opportunity to be part of a professional musical team singing in one of the most prestigious and historic churches in London.

A chorister education provides children with unique opportunities to grow and develop a range of life skills. Choristers are taught and supported by an expert team of teachers and encouraged to develop a specialised musical skillset over several years, setting young people up for a bright future. The routine of the choir is busy but very rewarding.

The benefits include:

· A cathedral-style education whilst living at home with family, and attending any school

· An outstanding musical training which is second to none (singing, ensemble, and theory tuition)

· The development of life skills, such as time management, team work, consideration, self-discipline and responsibility

· Becoming part of a unique team, striving for musical excellence alongside some of the finest adult musicians in London

· Unique performance opportunities alongside professional musicians

· Making many friends

· Becoming an heir to a tradition that has its roots in the twelfth century

We have now completed our recruitment for the academic year 2024/25.

Occasionally vacancies do arise in the choir. To register your interest in ad-hoc vacancies or next year’s auditions (for Year 4 entry in 2025/26), or for any other queries, please contact susan@templechurch.com

For general details about choristerships, please see our 2024/25 application pack for reference here. This will be updated for 2025/26 in due course.

What’s On In Summary

TueSep17	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm
WedSep18	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm
ThuSep19	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm
FriSep20	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Talk: The story of the Temple Church from the Knights Templar to the present day Free as part of the entrance fee. Talk 1:30 pm– 2:30 pm
SatSep21	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day
SunSep22	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day
MonSep23	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm
TueSep24	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm
WedSep25	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Talk: The story of the Temple Church from the Knights Templar to the present day Free as part of the entrance fee. Talk 11:30 am– 12:30 pm
ThuSep26	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm
FriSep27	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm
SatSep28	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day
SunSep29	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day
MonSep30	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm
TueOct01	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm
WedOct02	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Talk: The story of the Temple Church from the Knights Templar to the present day Free as part of the entrance fee. Talk 11:15 am– 12:15 pm Choral Evensong for the Start of the Legal Year (Please note earlier start time) Sung by the Temple Church Choir Organ prelude: Dies’ sind die heil’gen zehn Gebot BWV 678 (Bach) Introit: Locus iste (Bruckner) Responses: (Clucas) Psalm 149 Canticles: (Jackson in G) Anthem: Thou, O God art praised in Sion (Malcolm Boyle) Organ voluntary: Concerto in C BWV 595 (Bach) This service will be live-streamed on the Church's YouTube Channel Service 5:45 pm– 6:45 pm
ThuOct03	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Talk: The story of the Temple Church from the Knights Templar to the present day Free as part of the entrance fee. Talk 11:15 am– 12:15 pm Holy Communion Service 1:15 pm– 1:45 pm
FriOct04	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm
SatOct05	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day
SunOct06	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day Holy Communion Service 8:30 am– 9:00 am Choral Mattins Sung by the Temple Church Choir Organ prelude: Rhapsody (Darke) Introit: Prevent us, O Lord (Byrd) Responses: (Clucas) Psalm 124 Te Deum in G (Vaughan Williams) Jubilate: (Britten in C) Anthem: And the glory of the Lord (Handel) Organ voluntary : Dedication march (William Lloyd Webber) This service will be live-streamed on the Church's YouTube Channel. Service 11:15 am– 12:15 pm
MonOct07	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm
TueOct08	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm
WedOct09	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Choral Evensong Sung byt the Temple Singers Organ prelude : Prelude in E flat (Harris) Introit: Holy is the true light (Harris) Responses: (Smith) Psalm: 139 (1-11, 23-24) Canticles: Noble in A minor Anthem: Verleih uns Frieden (Schütz) Organ voluntary: Herzlich tut mich erfreuen (Brahms) This service will be live-streamed on the Church's YouTube Channel. Service 6:00 pm– 7:00 pm
ThuOct10	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 2:00 pm Talk: The story of the Temple Church from the Knights Templar to the present day Free as part of the entrance fee. Talk 11:15 am– 12:15 pm Holy Communion Service 1:15 pm– 1:45 pm
FriOct11	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm
SatOct12	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day Wedding Service 2:00 pm– 3:00 pm
SunOct13	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day Holy Communion Service 8:30 am– 9:00 am Choral Communion Sung by the Temple Church Choir Organ prelude: Air (Gerre Hancock) Introit: With prayer and supplication (Amy Beach) Responses: (Smith) Psalm 134 or 137 (vv 1-6) Te deum: (Stanford in C) Jubilate: (chant by Stanford) Anthem: Great Lord of Lords (Gibbons) Organ voluntary: Fantasia in D minor (Stanford) This service will be live-streamed on the Church's YouTube Channel. Service 11:15 am– 12:15 pm
MonOct14	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm
TueOct15	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm
WedOct16	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Talk: The story of the Temple Church from the Knights Templar to the present day Free as part of the entrance fee. Talk 11:15 am– 12:15 pm Choral Evensong Sung by the Temple Singers Organ prelude : Magnificat anima mea Dominum (Dupré) Introit: O hearken thou (Roxanna Panufnik) Responses: (Leighton) Psalm: 97 Canticles: Oriel service (Judith Bingham) Anthem: Laudibus in sanctis (Byrd) Organ voluntary: Fuga sopra il Magnificat BWV733 (Bach) This service will be live-streamed on the Church's YouTube Channel. Service 6:00 pm– 7:00 pm
ThuOct17	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Talk: The story of the Temple Church from the Knights Templar to the present day Free as part of the entrance fee. Talk 11:15 am– 12:15 pm Holy Communion Service 1:15 pm– 1:45 pm Compline by Candlelight Sung by the Temple Singers Introit: Libera nos, salva nos (Sheppard) Psalm 91 In manus tuas (Tallis) Office hymn: Te lucis ante terminum (Tallis, festal tone) Nunc dimittis: Charles Wood Anthem: Alma Redemptoris Mater a 5 (Victoria) Service 9:00 pm– 10:00 pm