St Luke's Choir, Bournemouth

St Luke's Choir, Bournemouth is a friendly SATB church choir. We sing music from plainsong to the present day taken from the church and cathedral repertoire. Items sung by the choir include music written by Byrd, Palestrina, Tallis, Purcell, Tye, Bruckner, Elgar, Fauré, Sumsion, Charles Wood,Stanford, Bairstow, Vaughan Williams, Rutter, Malcolm Archer and many others. We lead the congregation in singing the hymns and settings and also sing solo items during communion at the Sunday morning service. In addition we sing Cathedral-style choral evensongs and special seasonal services.

The History of the Organ at St. Luke's can be found by following this link. History of the Organ
Choir practise is from 7-8pm on Friday evening; we sing at the main Sunday morning 10am service each week in term time.

We have members of all ages. Children and adults are equally welcome to join. Singing in the choir gives musical youngsters the opportunity to gain experience of singing in four or more parts. Children who play musical instruments find that singing regularly, not only develops their voice but also helps improve their aural skills and increases their knowledge of music of all periods. They also have the opportunity to play pieces before, during and after services and when we give concerts.

University students, also, are very welcome to join during their time in Bournemouth. Our rehearsals take place about twenty minutes walk from the Wallisdown campus.We combine with the Cantamus Chamber Choir also run by St Luke's Musical Director, Malcolm Wood) to sing a traditional festival of nine lessons and carols at Christmas time.We have performed concerts together with Bournemouth School for Girls choirs and with the Bournemouth Youth Handbell team.

If you would like to come for an informal (relaxed/friendly) audition please contact Malcolm Wood, Director of Music at St Luke's Church.

Here is Malcolm's Biography

With best wishes and thanks,

Malcolm and Stephie

Here is a rare view of the High Alter as only the organist can see.