MUSIC AT ALL SAINTS
Hector Berlioz said “Music is the very soul of a great church”. Here in Holbeach we are entirely in sympathy with this statement, and take our music very seriously in the context of enhancing worship in a variety of styles.
The Organist and Choirmaster
The interim holder of this post is Peter Graper
The Choir
All Saints’ has a mixed voice choir of boys, girls, men and women. The choir contributes to our Sunday worship (10:30am) and Choral Evensong (6:30pm), and special services including Deanery and Civic events, and weddings on request.
The Choir is affiliated to the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM), and participates in the Diocesan RSCM Area Festival in October.
Members of the Choir are encouraged to work towards the RSCM Training Scheme (Dean’s and Bishop’s awards), and occasionally, the St.Cecilia award.
Choir Practice
Friday 7:00-8:15pm
Joining the Choir
Membership of the Choir is open to anyone who enjoys singing.
If you would like to join the Choir, please contact our choirmaster.
The Repertoire
The choir sing a range of communion motets and anthems. Much of the music is chosen from the standard English cathedral repertoire, and includes music from the 16th to 21st centuries.
Annual musical highlights include the Advent Carol service, the traditional Nine Lessons and Carols, and a large choral work during Holy week.
The Music Group
We have recently formed an all age instrumental group, supported by keyboard and drums, to deliver modern styles of music in a range of special services. If you play a musical instrument to a minimum of Grade 3 standard (ABRSM), and would like to join the music group, contact our choirmaster
Contact
Church Street
Holbeach
Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE12 7LL