Our choir
All Saints’ has a long tradition of fine music which has filled this magnificent church for over 150 years. Choral singing is one of Britain’s richest traditions and a vibrant, living heritage which is often the preserve of our great cathedrals. The choir at All Saints’ is precious; it transforms and inspires worship and enriches the community in High Wycombe.
The English choral tradition remains central to the music at All Saints’, and the choir can usually be heard leading the music each week at the Parish Eucharist, at Choral Evensong once a month, and on all the major festivals and feast days throughout the calendar.
The English choral tradition remains central to the music at All Saints’, and the choir can usually be heard leading the music each week at the Parish Eucharist, at Choral Evensong once a month, and on all the major festivals and feast days throughout the calendar.
Our organ
The first record of an organ at All Saints’ is in 1522, by an unknown builder, but in 1793 the notable English organ builder Samuel Green erected an instrument in the West Gallery. The current instrument was built by Henry Willis III in 1930 and is one of the finest instruments in the South East of England with forty six speaking stops on three manuals and pedals.
Years of wear and tear have taken their toll on the organ, and many of the old materials and mechanisms, some of which are over 130 years old, have worn out. Parts of the organ are now completely unplayable and the situation is critical if the organ is to continue to exist.
The cost of the restoration of this important instrument will be in the region of £350,000 and fundraising is now underway to meet this target. The organ will be completely overhauled and rebuilt using the most modern materials and state of the art technology, whilst retaining the celebrated tonal scheme and sound world which Henry Willis left us.
A detailed history of the organ at All Saints with specifications is held at The National Pipe Organ Register.
Years of wear and tear have taken their toll on the organ, and many of the old materials and mechanisms, some of which are over 130 years old, have worn out. Parts of the organ are now completely unplayable and the situation is critical if the organ is to continue to exist.
The cost of the restoration of this important instrument will be in the region of £350,000 and fundraising is now underway to meet this target. The organ will be completely overhauled and rebuilt using the most modern materials and state of the art technology, whilst retaining the celebrated tonal scheme and sound world which Henry Willis left us.
A detailed history of the organ at All Saints with specifications is held at The National Pipe Organ Register.