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 celebrated choir can be heard leading the music each week at the Parish Eucharist, at Choral Evensong twice monthly, and on all the major festivals and feast days throughout the calendar.
Our choir are regularly invited to lead the music in various cathedrals in the UK, and have recently sung at Winchester and Coventry cathedrals. Some members have also been lucky enough to perform on the BBC 2015 Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special and form part of the chore choir for a recent recording of the BBC Songs of Praise Big Sing 2016! In 2017 we and the congregation also featured in the Church of England's #Godwithus Christmas social media campain!
All Saints’ is a popular venue for a range of high quality concerts and other events, and the church is a leading supporter of the arts in the town. We run a weekly lunchtime concert series featuring musicians from the Royal College of Music and Royal Academy of Music, as well as local musicians and students. The church provides an excellent concert space for local orchestras and choral societies, and works in close partnership with the annual Wycombe Festival.
If you are interested in finding our more about any of the musical activities at All Saints’, or would like to join the choir, please contact our Director of Music, Liam Cartwright, via the Parish Office.
The English choral tradition remains central to the music at All Saints’, and the celebrated choir can be heard leading the music each week at the Parish Eucharist, at Choral Evensong twice monthly, and on all the major festivals and feast days throughout the calendar.
Our choir are regularly invited to lead the music in various cathedrals in the UK, and have recently sung at Winchester and Coventry cathedrals. Some members have also been lucky enough to perform on the BBC 2015 Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special and form part of the chore choir for a recent recording of the BBC Songs of Praise Big Sing 2016! In 2017 we and the congregation also featured in the Church of England's #Godwithus Christmas social media campain!
All Saints’ is a popular venue for a range of high quality concerts and other events, and the church is a leading supporter of the arts in the town. We run a weekly lunchtime concert series featuring musicians from the Royal College of Music and Royal Academy of Music, as well as local musicians and students. The church provides an excellent concert space for local orchestras and choral societies, and works in close partnership with the annual Wycombe Festival.
If you are interested in finding our more about any of the musical activities at All Saints’, or would like to join the choir, please contact our Director of Music, Liam Cartwright, via the Parish Office.
The 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 organs at All Saints with specifications is held at The National Pipe Organ Register. www.npor.org.uk
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 organs at All Saints with specifications is held at The National Pipe Organ Register. www.npor.org.uk