There is an outstanding musical and choral tradition in the Parish.
There is an outstanding musical tradition at Chingford. As well as a very popular community choir at the Old Church there are several large Parish Church choirs who maintain a cathedral-style repertoire and regularly tour in the UK and overseas. We are proud to say that our choirs are among the largest and best of any parish in England. To see and hear the Sunday services the choirs sang in Truro Cathedral on 6 August 2023, go to https://www.youtube.com/live/EZyzoGRlLXA?feature=share and https://www.youtube.com/live/mMbm2VgJ55s?feature=share
Click here to see this term’s music list.
For details of our annual Organ Scholarship scheme, please click here.
Click here to read about our 1908 Norman & Beard organ.
There are also regular CONCERTS and events throughout the parish. There is a piano recital on Saturday 13 July. And here is the full list to the end of August – lots of wonderful music!. Our summer Wednesday lunchtime organ recitals start on 24 July – see here.
All the choirs offer opportunities for dedicated people who love music and enjoy singing. If you would like to know more please contact Mike Emerson, the Director of Music. We are currently looking in particular for male and female altos.
Please see our latest RECRUITMENT LEAFLET. And see a significant announcement about a bursary scheme
Sing With Us
We always welcome new boy choristers to join our acclaimed choir of 20 boys. The choir provides a wonderful musical and educational opportunity to sing locally, nationally and internationally. The boys practice on Wednesdays (with a club after) and Fridays and sing at a service most Sundays.
For further information, please:
• Watch the YouTube video on this page.
• Come to a service, hear the choir sing and introduce yourself.
• See Music this Term for details of what we are singing when.
• Contact Mike Emerson, the Director of Music, on 020 8529 6092, or music@parishofchingford.org.uk