Wells Cathedral School
Magdalen College (Hugh Warwick)
King's College School, Cambridge
St Edward's College, Liverpool
Lincoln Cathedral (Chris Vaughan)
King's Ely

The Choir Schools’ Association

The Choir Schools’ Association exists to promote and support the education and wellbeing of choristers – the young people at the heart of the UK’s world-class choral tradition.

We have three main roles:

  • We are a Membership Association for schools, cathedrals and churches who wish to support the young people in their choirs through networking, support and sharing best practice
  • We are a Grant Making organisation providing bursaries to families to assist with school fees and supporting our members with initiatives to enhance their choristers’ experience
  • We are an Information Hub for families wishing to find out more about becoming a chorister, for the media, for government and for partner organisations working in the worlds of choral music and education

Latest News

Choristers Shine at the Three Choirs Festival

August 5, 2026

CantemUS! Pentecost 2026

June 5, 2026

Why Music Matters: the Right Revd Richard Chartres on Choirs, Culture and Community

June 1, 2026

Contact the CSA

Are you interested in finding out more about opportunities to become a chorister? We would love to hear from you to answer any questions you may have, and help connect you with our members in your area.

Supporting Choristerships with the CSA Bursary Trust

Through our Bursary Trust, which is supported by the Department for Education’s Music and Dance Scheme, we are able to provide means-tested support to choristers attending our member schools. The aim of the Bursary Trust is to help make a choir school education open to all, regardless of financial situation.

Find Schools and Choirs

Use our ‘Find a Choir’ tool to find opportunities to become a chorister near you. Each of our members has provided a brief introduction to their setting, contact details and a link to their website.

If you would like more general information, particularly if you are considering boarding and are not constrained by location, please get in touch with us at info@choirschools.org.uk and we will be happy to help.

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