Summer Fields' Choirs
There are three main choirs at Summer Fields which, between them, have nearly 75 singers.
The Red Choir
The Red Choir is made up of roughly 24 choristers and 12 adults, most of whom are full-time members of the academic staff. As well as singing at all the Sunday Chapel services (in addition to extra services such as the Carol, Confirmation and Leavers’ Services), the Red Choir sings regularly at major venues such as Westminster Cathedral, Saint George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford and both Keble and New College, Oxford, as well as touring each year. The repertoire of the Choir ranges from Elizabethan pieces such as William Byrd’s Mass in four parts, to contemporary pieces by composers such as Howells, Rutter and Mathias. In addition, they sing some secular pieces spanning madrigals to songs from contemporary musicals and shows. The Red Choir is directed by Summer Fields’ Director of Music, Gareth Price.
The Blue Choir
The Blue Choir is comprised of 24 choristers who sing a trebles only repertoire. They perform in Chapel and at all the major additional services including the Carol Services. Many of the boys join the choristers of the Red Choir for outside performances including Westminster Cathedral and all of the annual tours. The Blue Choir is directed by Summer Fields’ Head of Instrumental Music, Mrs Elizabeth Corry.
The Junior Choir
The Junior Choir is the youngest of our choirs in age and is made up of pupils from the First Year. They perform at major festivals such as Harvest and Christmas, and at all the Sunday services specifically aimed at the Junior School. The Junior Choir is directed by Summer Fields’ Senior Master, Paul Cheater.