The
CATHEDRAL CHOIR OF BOYS
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THE CATHEDRAL CHORISTER PROGRAM Trinity’s CATHEDRAL CHORISTER PROGRAM is one of only a few of its kind in the United States. It gives a special opportunity to children throughout the Columbia area to sing great works of art and to receive an advanced education in a supportive environment. Children learn professional musical skills including music theory and sight-reading, and receive private lessons in singing. They sing in major concerts with orchestra, in recordings, and on tours throughout the United States and abroad. They learn skills that last a lifetime: citizenship, leadership, focus, teamwork, patience, and self-discipline. The Cathedral Chorister Program is open to all children, regardless of church affiliation or background. Previous musical training is not expected, and there are no fees. Incoming choristers should demonstrate a bright mind, a good ear, and a desire to excel. We are always delighted to meet with prospective choristers and their parents. To learn more about the chorister program, or to schedule a visit, contact the Acting Director of Music at any time:
William Douglas wdouglas@trinitysc.org 803.461.7317 ————————————————————————————————————————
For more information, including recordings of the choir, visit trinitysc.org/music. ————————————————————————————————————————
Music literacy, theory, notation ——————————————————————
Sight-singing, ear training
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Private & group vocal training
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No costs or fees—a value of over $2,500 annually
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music theory class in the keyboard lab
Boys age eight and up—previous musical training not required
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As a CATHEDRAL CHORISTER, you’ll share the bonds of teamwork and fellowship, education and travel, as you perform great works of music in national and international venues. You’ll work hard, you’ll play hard. Most of all, you’ll experience the rewards of a world-class musical education that will always be yours. Consider becoming a member of this talented choir. ——————————————————————
Ireland, 2018
(Trinity) Cathedral is running a music program comparable to (those) in NY, DC, and Atlanta . . . that benefits the artistic wealth of South Carolina. —DAVID LOWRY, Free Times
in concert with the Choir of New College, Oxford
It is a rare occurrence in this country for children to live near a place that has this kind of commitment to excellence in children’s music. —DALE ADELMAN, Canon for Music, Cathedral of St. Philip, ATL
Fun! When our son Samuel joined the choir at age eight, he said it was one of his three favorite sports—along with baseball and basketball! —SUSIE DIBBLE, Choir Parent / Former Board Member, Richland County School District One
The music education boys receive in the Trinity Cathedral Boys Choir is first rate. I recommend it highly. —DR. LARRY WYATT, retired Director of Choral Studies, University of South Carolina
at Cathedral of St. Patrick, Ireland
after Evensong at Canterbury Cathedral
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL
Columbia, South Carolina
1100 Sumter Street | Columbia, SC 29201 | www.trinitysc.org