The Choir of St Laurence, Catford
St Laurence’s Church, Catford has a vibrant musical life led by the choir, accompanied by its two-manual Walker organ, with a long and distinguished tradition of choral and organ music: former Organists/Directors of Music have included Malcolm Williamson (later Master of the Queen’s Music), and David Sanger (later President of the Royal College of Organists). In addition to the weekly Sung Eucharist, church festivals are supported by a broad range of devotional music, especially during Easter week and Advent.
The SATB choir, including trebles, is experienced in a wide range of repertoire and is a member of RSCM, offering musical training for young choristers. This is supplemented by the mini-choir that meets during the service. The choir has benefitted from young choral and organ scholars over the years, who have gone on to professional careers in music and performance. The choir is well supported and appreciated by the clergy and congregation.
In addition to maintaining the richness of the Anglican musical tradition, we regularly hold special services with music reflecting the wide diversity of heritages from African and West-Indian/Caribbean countries. The church, a listed building from the 1960s, is a welcoming space with an excellent acoustic and well-designed choir stalls.
The choir rehearses on a weekday evening, with separate rehearsals for children and adults. We also have a choral scholarship for young adults. There’s a leaflet available here about joining the choir.
To keep everyone safe, you will find here our Risk Assessment for the choir on Sunday mornings, our revised code of conduct and a brief summary of the precautions we are taking to safeguard everyone’s health.
Interim Director of Music
We are seeking an Interim Director of Music, whose duties will include the planning and preparation of music for services in partnership with the vicar, the direction and training of the choir and organ accompaniment at services. The post-holder can draw on the resources of a music library, rehearsal room, a Walker two-manual organ and well-designed choir stalls.
The post is for 9 months and the salary is £10,000 p.a. for approx. 8 hours per week, inclusive of Sunday services (with prior rehearsal), a choir rehearsal during the week and extra services at Christmas and Easter, with holidays outside term-time. Weddings and funerals offer additional fees.
Further information, including the role description and how to apply, here or contact Liz Thussu (ethussu@gmail.com). Closing date: 19 June 2026.