Music & Choir
As a church in the Anglo-Catholic tradition, Christ Church has always valued the power of music to enhance the religious experience. Generations of children and adults have passed through the choir. All have benefited in many ways from expanding their musical knowledge to making lifelong friends.
Music at Christ Church
Director of Music
James Druce is a professional trombonist, choral singer, and teacher. After achieving the highest grades at the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, he has played with ensembles including the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, English National Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet Sinfonia, and Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. James also enjoys singing with professional choirs including St Marylebone, St James Sussex Gardens, and the Tallis Consort. As a chamber musician, James enjoys giving solo recitals around the UK and arranging music for multiple ensembles/engagements. James is a brass and vocal tutor in London and Reading and is the Director of Chapel Choir at Reading School.
Winter Recital Series
A series of music concerts, taking advantage of the church’s beautiful acoustics.
Wednesday 5th – Damla Tuncer, Oboe
Friday 7th – Bernard Adams Remembrance Day Event
Wednesday 12th – Nex3 Brass Trio
Friday 14th – Thomas Coxhead, Organ
Wednesday 19th – Timothy Lin, Theorbo
Friday 21st – Basil Alter, Violin
Wednesday 26th – TBC
Friday 28th – The Brubeck Experience Jazz Group
Wednesday: No charge at 12.00 noon –but donations welcome. Just turn up.
Fridays:
7.00pm – 9.00pm – tickets £16.00 and under 16s £6. Available on the door or via
Christchurch East Sheen event tickets from TicketSource.
Choir
Choir roles
Children from 11 years can join the main choir. We welcome all who wish to join, not just those from the Junior Choir. The images show the progression the children can make through the choir. The musical education derived from communal singing is of enormous value and has been shown to enhance many other aspects of learning. We welcome any child who wishes to come.
Probationer
Junior Chorister
Senior Chorister