Recruiting Now!
Would you relish the chance to sing with a professional orchestra in the packed nave of Winchester Cathedral? Or be part of a rousing Christmas performance of Handel’s Messiah? Or enjoy performing Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius?
This is what’s possible if you join the Waynflete Singers.
Come and join our friendly choir, enjoy singing great choral works with top-class orchestras and soloists in one of the most glorious settings in England.
What do we look for?
We have vacancies in all voice parts. particularly tenors and basses, so come and give us a try! We are looking for a clear voice, and it helps if you can read music and pick up your line without too much trouble, because we tend to learn quite quickly in rehearsals. We encourage new singers to try us out at a couple of rehearsals, before a brief informal audition with our Music Director, Andrew Lumsden.
What’s involved?
We like our members to sing in most, if not all, concerts and to attend rehearsals each Thursday night from 7:30 -9.30 pm. Rehearsals are mostly held at the United Church in Jewry Street, Winchester, which is a fully accessible venue. Parking is available nearby in the Tower Street carpark.
Auditions
We know that pretty much everyone dreads the word ‘audition’ and our aim is to make the process as friendly and informal as possible.
We encourage new singers to come and try us out at couple of rehearsals, before a ten minute audition with our Music Director, Andrew Lumsden. Andrew simply wants to know two things: What is your voice like? And can you learn quickly? So he will ask you to sing a prepared piece of your own choice, ideally something you enjoy singing, and attempt some simple sight reading.
Next Open Rehearsals and Audition
Next Open Rehearsals and Audition Dates
The next round of open rehearsals are on Thursdays 18th and 25th September with auditions on Thursday 2nd October to enable new members to sing The Messiah in Winchester Cathedral on Saturday 6th December 2025.
We are pleased to be able to offer a number of places for student members at minimal cost.
Please contact us for further information.
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The subscription for 2024-2025 has been set at £200 - which works out at around £7 per rehearsal. You can pay all in one go, in two £100 payments or in instalments (by arrangement with our treasurer). Students can join for just £20 per term.
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You will usually have the choice to hire at low cost, or to buy music in advance via our librarian.
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For formal concerts:
Ladies: Black tops, long black skirt or trousers, black shoes.
Men: Black shirt, suit and black shoes.
For festive occasions a gold scarf or handkerchief may be added.
For informal concerts and tours:
Ladies: Plain coloured shirts or tops with black skirt or trousers, black shoes.
Men: Coloured shirts or black long-sleeved shirt with black trousers and black shoes.
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We think so! We sing fantastic music across a wide repertoire, we are a friendly bunch, we socialise after rehearsals and the part sections have occasional get-togethers.