The Wren Choir

Directed by Simon Brown

The Wren Choir, also termed "Cambridge's Graduate Choir" meets for rehearsals and performances almost exclusively during the University Vacations, thus is suitable for those who have a link with the University but are now postgraduates or employed full-time in Cambridge or the surrounding area. It is particularly suitable for those who either have a Term-time choir, or heavy teaching commitments during Term which mean they miss out on choir membership entirely. Membership is open to anyone who has a past or present link with the University who is an experienced singer, for example, has been a member of a chapel choir for a couple of years.

The commitment is low as members sign up to do a particular performance and the associated rehearsals if they are available. People are not blacklisted if they have a couple of busy vacations and can't join in for a while. Rehearsals and most performances take place in Pembroke's "Wren" Chapel, and are always in the evening, normally at 6pm after the working day. The Wrens are social choir, and rehearsals are generally followed by the chance to go to a pub with other choir members.

Plans for the Christmas vacation include a service at Pembroke on Tuesday 13th December, hopefully a short and easy carol service at the very underused Abbey Church one evening the following week, and a concert in Milton Parish Church on either Saturday 7th or 14th January.

If you are interested in joining the mailing list, please email Heather Coleman with your voice type and a brief summary of your prior singing experience.