About the Choir
We aim for a high standard of music-making whilst maintaining a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and look for singers with good sight reading skills and vocal tone. We expect members to be engaged with the process of learning music, both in and out of rehearsal.
All members of the choir are invited to sing for each event, with about 30-35 usually signing up.
Commitment
Our rehearsals currently take place on Tuesdays evenings, 19:30 - 21:15, in the church of St. Francis of Assisi, Notting Hill, close to Holland Park tube station.
We usually have about 10 rehearsals before a concert, and 1 or 2 before a cathedral service. Singers are expected to make all rehearsals for a project, with occasional reasonable exceptions.
What does a Hesperos year look like?
- 3 London-based concerts per year
- 3 cathedral or parish church services
- 1 tour weekend
- December carol-singing in central London
- Occasional other social events as organised
Costs
We cover costs of rehearsal and concert venues with subs for choir members, which are currently £55 full price, or £25 for students or those on low incomes.
Arrange an audition
If you are interested in arranging an audition, please send a choral CV to hesperoschoir@gmail.com, or fill in our contact form. Auditions take place on rehearsal evenings, with a private audition to hear a solo song and some sight reading, followed by joining the choir for the first half of the rehearsal.