St Anselm’s Young Voices

 
 

Singing and growing together | Serving our community

St Anselm’s Young Voices is our choir for children aged 7–11 (school years 2–6). It’s a fun and welcoming place to discover the joy of singing, build confidence and make new friends.

There are plenty of opportunities to perform throughout the year, both at St Anselm’s services and out in the wider community. Young Voices gets to sing alongside our more experienced teenage and adult choirs, as well as taking part in special performances at places like the Evelina London Children’s Hospital and Lambeth Palace.

We love exploring all kinds of church and secular music, from gospel and hymns to pop, folk and musical theatre. We learn songs by ear and develop musical independence in an encouraging, supportive environment, introducing children to rounds and simple part-singing as their confidence grows.

Come and sing with us, grow your confidence and share the joy of music with others!

How can I sign up?

There are 2 ways to register:

  • as a regular member - £30 per big term, subsidised for families in receipt of Pupil Premium to £15

  • fully funded place as a ‘Junior Chorister’. Junior Choristers commit to being at St Anselm’s for around 2 or 3 Sunday morning performances per term, communicated at the start of term. They get a special badge and may have some extra responsibilities like solos.

When and where?

  • rehearsals are at St Anselm’s church on Mondays in termtime

  • we provide pick-up from our local schools Archbishop Sumner School and Walnut Tree Walk

  • if you’re bringing a child directly to church, start time is 4pm

  • pick-up is at 4.45pm

What are the safeguarding arrangements?

  • we’ll always send 2 DBS-checked adults to each school for pick-up. At least one will be a member of staff and familiar to the children - the other may be a volunteer.

  • we’ll have at least one first-aider in each rehearsal.

  • we have the children walk in pairs, with a lead and rear walker to keep them safe along the main road.

  • you should let your school know via email that we’re authorised to pick your child up.

To find out more and get a link to the sign-up form, email music@northlambethparish.org