Music

St Lawrence has a rich history of choral music. The choir of boys and men were well known in York and numbered over 40 at its height in the 1940s. Steady decline matching other parishes in the church of England meant the tradition gradually dwindled resulting in the disposal of the pipe organ in 2004/8. However a resurgence in choral music supporting the liturgy has emerged and goes from strength to strength.

The choir sing at the sung mass on a Sunday morning is a non-auditioning choir welcoming all enthusiastic singers! At evensong there is an auditioned choir that sing choral evensong during term time. For midweek masses and services the choir also often support the liturgy.

The evensong choir is proud to boast of a number alumni that have gone on to sing with York Minster Choir, Genesis Sixteen, and various Oxbridge colleges. Whatever your reason for joining, St Lawrence is a hugely rewarding place to sing.

All enquiries about music at St Lawrence should be made to Jonty Ward, our Director of Music, by emailing or in person by attending any service on a Sunday.