Bury Parish Church

Bury Parish Church is fortunate in its long tradition of offering a high standard of music, both in organ playing and in its choral work.We have a substantial number of adults and younger choristers, all of whom strive for the highest standards under the leadership of the Director of Music and Organist, Mr David Scott-Thomas (pictured left).  

Please note: David will be leaving us at the end of July 2010 and will be replaced by Josh Stephens.  This webpage will be updated in the near future, to reflect the change.

The choir rehearses each Friday evening and assists the worship at both the Sunday Family Communion Service at 10.00am and Evensong at 6.30pm.

It also can be present at weddings and funerals, when requested, and provides music at concerts, services on special occasions, festivals and at events organised by, amongst others, the Prayer Book Society and The Royal School of Church Music. It sang the services for a week at Worcester Cathedral in the summer of 2005;  in addition to visiting Windsor in 2006 and Bristol in 2008. This required a good deal of fund raising by the choir to pay for transport, food and accommodation. The choir also actively supported raising money for the “Step Inside” Appeal.

Choristers are expected to be able to read music and young members are encouraged to take formal music qualifications offered by the RSCM in order to improve their knowledge and skill.

The dedication and commitment of all members is very much appreciated.

Although the choir maintains consistent numbers, the Director of Music is always keen to hear from the parents of children who would like to be part of the musical tradition at the church.