The Choristers are our advanced children and youth vocalists at Christ's Church Rye, ages 7-17. The immersive choir program conducted by Music Director and Choirmaster, Dr. Evelyn DeGraf, teaches the art of choral singing with a focus on vocal technique and music literacy, and prepares each singer to share their voice with confidence and joy.
The Choristers participate in Sunday worship once to twice per month at the 10:00am service and also sing for special events such as the annual ChoirFest or the Christmas Pageant. Retreats, masterclasses, and field trips are also a big part of the Chorister experience, contributing tremendously to individual growth and a tight social bond.
Weekly rehearsals take place on Mondays from 3:30pm-5:00pm in the Choir Room. All Choristers must be able to attend the full 90-minute rehearsal. Choristers-in-training will split their time between the Cherub and Chorister choirs until they are ready to be vested and move up to become a full Chorister.
The Chorister registration fee is $300 which covers classes from September 14th 2026 - June 14th, 2027 and includes expenses for sheet music, music theory books including the Royal School of Church Music ribbon training, as well as choir robing. To apply for sibling discount or full financial scholarship, please contact Dr. DeGraf at edegraf@ccrye.org.
Once you complete this form, please submit payment via check payable to Christ's Church Rye or Venmo @ChristsChurch-Rye (Memo: Choristers 2026-2027) by September 15th, 2026.
If anyone other than yourself may be picking up your child, please provide their contact details below
Parental Permission and Medical Release
I give permission for my child to participate in the Chorister Choir from 9/14/26-6/14/27 at Christ's Church Rye.
I grant Christ's Church Rye, its representative and employees, the right to livestream masses and other church events that my child is participating in, and to use both videos and photographs of my child participating in the CCRye music program for purposes such as publicity and promotion.
In case of medical emergency, I understand that every effort will be made to contact the parent or guardian. In the event that I cannot be reached, I hearby authorize and consent to any x-ray, examination, anesthetic, medical or surgical diagnosis or treatment and hospital care which is deemed advisable by, and is to be rendered under the general or specific supervision of any licensed medical personnel on the staff of any licensed hospital. This authorization is given in advance of any specific diagnosis, treatment or hospital care required, but is given to provide authority and power to render care which is deemed advisable in the best judgment of the physician.
I hereby indemnify, agree to hold harmless, and waive any claim against Christ's Church Rye, and their members, representatives, officers, agents, employees, directors, and each of them, for any and all past, present or future loss to property and/or bodily injury resulting from any activities engaged.
If you have any questions regarding the Choristers, please contact Dr. Evelyn DeGraf at edegraf@ccrye.org.
The Rev. Matt Stone, Rector
The Rev. Dr. Tommy Watson, Associate Rector
Christ's Church Rye - 2 Rectory Street Rye, NY 10580, (914) 967-1749, www.ccrye.org
