St. John's Church Choir is a mixed choir of all ages from juniors upwards run by Chris Warren (Director of Music) and Philip Sherratt (Organist). The choir sings at the Sunday morning Eucharist at 10.00 am, at various special services such as Advent and Christmas and also Choral Evensong four or five times a year. Details of music for current services can be found on the Current Music List. We also occasionally join with choirs from other churches - notably with the choir of Chilwell Road Methodist Church for the Christmas Carol service and exchanges with St Oswald's Church, Ashbourne. In November 2010 the choir sang Choral Evensong at Derby Cathedral, a visit which we will repeat again this year on Saturday 26th November.
The Choir is affiliated to the Royal School of Church Music and participates in the Voice for Life scheme which provides a sound basis for the theory and practice of singing through various levels. We are constantly looking for new members of all ages and all voices - all we ask is that you are able to sing in tune and blend with the choir but hope that junior members will gradually learn this skill during the time they spend with us. University students are especially welcome - even if they are not around at the busiest times of the year!
The choir also pursue an active social life. The adults retire to the pub following practices on Friday nights - any non-singers are welcome to join us then for "Part 2"! From time to time, other social events for all ages are arranged, such as trips to bowling or laser quest.
Choir practice is on a Friday night from 7.00pm to 9.00 pm (with lower voices joining at 7.30pm) with additional practices when required at busy times.For further details please contact Chris Warren, or feel free to find one of us after the Sunday morning service if you are interested in joining - you would be most welcome!