Chorister Experience Day
Our next Chorister Experience Day will be held in the Advent Term 2025
- Do you have a son or daughter who loves to sing?
- Have you ever considered entering them for a Choristership, but had no idea what that involved?
The Chorister Experience Day gives children in Years 2 -6 the chance to be a chorister for the day.
No previous experience is necessary, just a love of singing and an enthusiasm to be part of a successful team.
Please contact admissions@biltongrange.co.uk for further details
What can I expect on the day?
We are delighted to welcome you and your child to Bilton Grange for a memorable experience as part of our Chorister Programme. Upon arrival at our beautiful setting in Dunchurch, you will have the opportunity to meet key members of staff and explore the school. During this time, you will hear more about the enriching journey of becoming a Chorister, as well as life as a pupil at Bilton Grange.
While you enjoy your visit, your child will take part in a professionally led singing session and have the chance to explore a range of musical instruments under the expert guidance of Rugby School’s Director of Music and our dedicated team. Following this, there will be time to relax over lunch and enjoy some games before heading to Rugby School Chapel, where your child will rehearse with our Choristers and professional singers.
To round off the day, we warmly invite you to join us for Evensong at at Rugby School —a wonderful opportunity to see your child perform, meet other families, and chat with staff. After the event, we will share more information about the Chorister Programme, including details on how to audition.
What does being a Chorister involve and what are the benefits?
The Rugby Choristers at Bilton Grange consists of a choir of girl Choristers and a choir of boy Choristers who sing separately alongside adult, professional singers in the Chapel at Rugby School as well as singing by themselves in Bilton Grange School Chapel.
Choristers are able to join the programme from Year 3 remaining until the end of Year 8. All Choristers attend Bilton Grange as either day or boarding pupils. Please note that means tested financial support can be provided. Choristers receive free tuition on two musical instruments in addition to their singing. They are able to participate in the breadth extra-curricular activities that the School offers, including drama and sport, in addition to their rehearsals and services which bookend the school day on weekdays according to a published schedule.
Choristers receive a first class academic and musical education and experience performing to the highest standards in the stunning Chapels of one of the UK’s most prestigious Schools. Choristers, who do not usually meet at weekends, allowing for quality family time, also take part in concerts, recordings, live broadcasts on the radio and television and international tours.
