The London Oratory Junior Choir was established in 1973 to provide Catholic children with the opportunity to experience choral music at the highest level and to take part in the liturgies of one of London’s premier Catholic churches. The choir, which is directed by Charles Cole is open to boys and girls aged 8-16 and provides a unique and special musical education. 　　The choristers are trained in music theory and sing a wide range of repertoire from the 16th – 20th centuries. They are also taught the major Gregorian chants and learn a large number of traditional Catholic hymns. 　　Members of the choir receive free individual vocal tuition from one of London’s most highly-regarded singing teachers who also trains the choristers of Westminster Cathedral and Eton. 　　The Choir's duties at the Oratory include singing the 10 o’clock Mass on Sunday mornings, Benediction on Tuesday evenings and rehearsals on Friday evenings. In addition the Choir sings at other major events during the Church year such as the famed Christmas Carol Service.