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Our Choir
We welcome boys, girls, teenagers and adults who are willing to make a commitment to the life of the Church through the Choir.
Leading worship
All Saints' Choirs exists to lead the congregation in the praise and worship of God. Each week our choristers have the opportunity to sing and learn about a rich variety of sacred music. As well as its weekly duties at All Saints', the choir sings at cathedral services and gives concerts in a variety of venues.
Music and the spirit
The choir prides itself on the depth and variety of the social and spiritual environment that it fosters. It also has an excellent reputation for developing the talents and personal skills of young people within a supportive Christian community.
Music and the mind
It is widely acknowledged that a sound musical education significantly improves a child’s IQ. Studies show that music greatly improves a child’s capacity to learn. The commitment and involvement needed contribute to the development of important skills that are of benefit in both personal and professional life. Many choristers from All Saints' have put these skills to good use and gone on to become professional musicians, barristers, teachers and successes in many other walks of life.
Boys and Girls in our choir
Personal Development
Choristers start as Probationers, progressing through to Junior and then Senior Chorister as their musical skills develop. As their Leadership qualities emerge they can go on to become a Full Chorister and eventually, by learning all the necessary leadership skills, they may become Deputy Head and/or Head Chorister.
Musical training
All choristers work towards the RSCM Voice for Life Awards giving them clear and meaningful goals and nationally recognised awards for their achievements. We encourage choristers to attain high standards by providing them with the opportunities afforded by a full and rounded musical education.
Musical development
The Choir’s musical programme has been developed to encourage choristers in their wider musical education and our scholarship fund supports additional musical tuition 9and entrance fees for ABRSM examinations) for particularly promising individuals. The chart below shows how a child is likely to progress within the Choir.
Age Status Ribbon Theory & Singing Instrumental 7-8 Probationer 8 Member White Beginner Beginner 8-9 Junior Singing Boy/Girl Light blue Grade 1 Grade 1 9-10 Senior Singing Boy/Girl Dark blue Grade 2 Grade 2 10-11 Full Chorister Red Grade 3 Grade 4 11-12 Senior Chorister Yellow Grade 4 Grade 5 12-plus Head Chorister Purple Grade 5 Grade 6 Rich rewards
By joining the Choir, children not only benefit from gaining a wide range of personal skills and valuable experiences, but also earn pocket money, teaching them the value of reward as a result of effort. Choristers are paid according to their level of experience and the degree of responsibility that they have earnt within the Choir.
Fellowship for all
The Choir and Church also have a varied social programme including quiz nights, trips to the cinema, bowling, barbecues, barn dances, wine and cheese evenings and various fundraising activities.
With the many shared musical and social activities the Choir’s friendly atmosphere and spirit of Christian community encourages strong and lasting friendships. Many ex-choristers stay in touch with the Choir and return to participate in events.
Dedication and commitment
All Saints’ Choir is about fun, learning, fellowship and above all commitment. We achieve the highest quality of musical and spiritual education by a parish church choir, because of the dedication and hard work of all those involved.
Boys and Girls' Choir
Mondays 18:15-19:15, Fridays 19:15-20:40 and Sundays 9:30-11:00 and 17:45-19;30 (twice a month)
Teenager & Adults' Choir
Fridays 19:45-21:20 and Sundays 9:30-11:00 and 17:45-19;30 (not Third Sunday)
School holidays are observed throughout the year.
Special services and concerts
In addition to the weekly Sunday services the Choir sings at festivals such as Easter and Christmas, and performs public concerts on occasion
Contact us
If you feel that you or your child could benefit from the advantages and opportunities offered by being a chorister at All Saints, and require further information about the Choir and its activities, or wish to arrange a meeting to discuss getting involved, then please contact us as follows:
All Saints Music Department, c/o 48 Norton Road, Letchworth Garden City, Herts SG6 1AE
01462 677865
music@allsaintshertford.org