Use your voice in a living musical tradition
Join a working Anglican choir that brings Scripture, liturgy and sacred music to life each week in one of Adelaide’s most resonant historic churches.
A choir with a clear purpose
The Christ Church Choir sings at weekly Choral Eucharist and Choral Evensong from February to Christmas Day, as well as major services through Holy Week and Christmas.
Our worship uses the 1662 Book of Common Prayer. In the church’s exceptional acoustic, music is not an added performance: it is part of the congregation’s offering of prayer and praise.
Some services are led by a solo cantor, and the choir also takes part in concerts and special events during the year.
Sacred music in the Christ Church acoustic
Listen to two performances from the choir’s repertoire.
Three chorister roles
The choir includes voluntary and paid singers. Every role calls for preparation, reliability, teamwork and a willingness to serve the worship of the church.
Voluntary Chorister
- Fluent music-reading ability
- A pleasant, natural voice
- A good musical ear and musicianship
- Punctuality and reliability
- Preparation of music in advance
Choral Scholar
- Current tertiary or secondary student
- Undertaking vocal lessons
- Developing sight-singing skills
- Able to sing solos when requested
- Assists with the music library and choir duties
Lay Clerk
- Excellent vocal technique
- Strong sight-singing
- Leadership of scholars and volunteers
- Professional conduct and preparation
- Able to cantor or sing in a small ensemble
Musicianship, commitment and care
Choristers do not need to be practising Christians, but they are expected to respect and support the worship and mission of Christ Church North Adelaide and the Anglican Church of Australia.
All choristers must complete the required Safe Ministry training and clearances, including a Working with Children Check.
Special services
The choir’s annual commitment includes Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday, alongside the regular Sunday pattern.
What happens after you apply
Complete the form
Tell us about your voice, musical experience and availability through the online choir application.
Attend an audition
Auditions are ordinarily held in July and December with the Director of Music and a professional singing teacher or choral conductor.
Sing and talk with us
Prepare a piece of your choice, sight-read selected passages, complete aural tests and take part in a short interview. An accompanist is provided.
Remuneration and appointment
There are no membership fees to sing in the Christ Church Choir. Choral Scholar and Lay Clerk positions are reviewed annually and begin with a three-month probationary period.
Sing at Christ Church North Adelaide
Bring your musicianship to a choir where sacred music, disciplined preparation and Anglican worship belong together.