The Waynflete Singers is one of England’s premier amateur choirs, performing regularly in Winchester Cathedral. The choir currently has about 120 singers. The Waynflete Singers enjoy the privilege of being conducted by Winchester Cathedral's Director of Music. This has included Alwyn Surplice, Martin Neary, David Hill and is now Andrew Lumsden.
Type of group:
vocal (adult mixed voice)
Music performed:
Western (classical or otherwise) (classical)
Rehearsal information:
The Pilgrims' School, 3 The Close, Winchester, SO23 9LT
Usual rehearsal days: Thursday night at 7:30
Performance venues:
Winchester Cathedral, The close, Winchester, SO23 9LT
Usual concert days:
This information has not yet been provided.
Usual number of concerts per year:
The choir performs at least three times a year in the Cathedral
Joining information:
Applications to join the Waynflete Singers are welcomed from all competent singers, particularly tenors and basses, with sight-reading ability and a good clear voice. Admission is by brief audition with our Music Director Andrew Lumsden. Applicants are asked to sing a simple prepared piece of their own choice. In addition, they are given aural tests and accompanied sight-reading, usually of an extract from a standard choral work.
Website:
http://www.waynflete.hampshire.org.uk/
