What is a lay clerk?
Q: What is a lay clerk?
A: A lay clerk is a male singer who sings in a cathedral choir or a choir belonging to a college of one of the large traditional universities in the United Kingdom.
Q: Does a lay clerk get paid for the job?
A: Yes, a lay clerk is usually paid for the job.
Q: What is a lay vicar?
A: A lay vicar is a term used to describe a male singer who sings in a cathedral choir or a choir belonging to a college of one of the large traditional universities in the United Kingdom. The term "vicar" comes from the Latin word "vice" (meaning "deputy").
Q: Is a lay vicar a priest?
A: No, a lay vicar is not in holy orders and is not a priest.
Q: Are there female lay clerks?
A: Yes, there are a few female lay clerks, for example in Dublin.
Q: What was a "layman" in the Middle Ages?
A: In the Middle Ages, a "layman" was a chorister who sang some of the music that was too difficult for the priests to sing.
Q: Do lay clerks in places such as Oxford or Cambridge combine their work with studying at university?
A: Yes, many of the lay clerks in places such as Oxford or Cambridge combine their work as lay clerks with studying at university. It is similar to a scholarship for studying.
