St. Peter’s is establishing eight paid lay clerkships, beginning in June 2025. We are appointing two sopranos, two altos/counter-tenors, two tenors, and two basses. This is an exciting new opportunity for accomplished singers to sing a wide range of choral repertoire at a high standard to enhance the worshipping life of the church.

The lay clerks will normally sing either alone as an SATB octet, or as lower voices (ATB) with the choristers. Successful candidates will be experienced, trained singers, able to contribute to the ensemble and as soloists in a wide range of musical styles. While good sight-reading is an important requirement, lay clerks will be expected to have prepared the repertoire in advance of each service.

The lay clerks will normally sing on the first, third, and fourth Sunday mornings of each month, except for August, as follows:

Sundays as required	9.00 to 9.45am rehearsal
	10.00 to 11.00am Sung Eucharist
Other times	Concerts, tours, other events as agreed

Vacancy for a Tenor lay clerk

We currently have a vacancy for a Tenor lay clerk to complete our founding appointments. If you are a good tenor with strong sight-reading skills, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
To find out more, contact the Director of Music for more information.
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 20th June 2025.

Deputy lay clerks

Experienced singers are always welcome to act as deputies or additional lay clerks from time to time. Addition to the deputies list is by audition. For more information, please contact the Director of Music.