The services of the Russian Orthodox Church include a rich musical tradition. The music for the services is sung a cappella, without instrumental accompaniment, by the choir and the people in dialogue with the priest. To facilitate singing amongst all the faithful, you can download the regular hymns of our parish as well as the main hymns for Sundays in the eight tones.

The choir meets occasionally before services to rehearse music for the day, and holds once- or twice-monthly evening practices to learn new music and prepare for forthcoming feasts. No previous choral experience is required to join the choir - only an ability to sing and a desire to take part in this aspect of parish life.

For further details on singing with the choir, please contact the choir director.

Practice Schedule

The choir's practice schedule for the coming months is found below. For a listing of all the services of the parish, please see the full schedule of services.

Please telephone or email if you require any additional information. We also operate a choir e-mailing list to which you can subscribe, to be kept informed of practices, etc.

Choir Rehearsals for the Coming Months

MARCH 2010:

• Thursday 4th March at 7.30 pm
   
• Thursday 18th March at 7.30 pm
  
  
• Monday 29th March at 7.30 pm -
  (Holy Monday)
  Final rehearsal for Holy Week and Pascha

All rehearsals take place at Fr Stephen's home, 2 Bowness Ave, Oxford OX3 0AJ and refreshments will be provided. Our rehearsals are most effective when all of the singers are present, so please make time to come if you can!

If you've never sung with the choir before, please either make yourself known at the kliros before or after any service, or simply come to one of the practices to be introduced to the choir.