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All Saints' Parish Church Choir, Hertford
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Boys and Girls in our choirs
Personal Development
Choristers start as Probationers, progressing through to Junior and then Senior Chorister as their musical skills develop. As their Leadership quaities emerge they can go on to become a Team Leader 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 Associated Board exams 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 educate choristers through to Grade 4 instrumental and Grade 6 singing, and our scholarship fund supports additional musical tuition for particularly promising individuals. The chart below shows how your child is likely to progress within the Choir
| Age | Status | Ribbon | Theory & | Singing
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| | | Instrumental
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| 7-8 | Probationer
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| 8-9 | Junior Chorister | Light blue | Beginner
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| 9-10 | Senior Chorister | Dark blue | Grade 1
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| 10-11 | Full Chorister | Red | Grade 2 | Grade 4
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| 11-12 | Dean’s Chorister | Green | Grade 3 | Grade 5
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| 12-plus | Bishop’s Chorister | Purple | Grade 4 | Grade 6
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Fellowship
The Choir also has a varied social programme and even has its own football team with training sessions after services and matches on Saturdays for both boys and girls. In addition, our social events include 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.
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 attained within the Choir. During the summer months the potential to earn a little more is made possible by additional singing duties at weddings.
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’ Choir
Mondays, Fridays and Sundays
Girls’ Choir
Tuesdays, one Friday each month and Sundays
Both the Boys’ and Girls’ Choirs have one Sunday free each month, and school holidays are observed throughout the school year.
Special services and concerts
In addition to the weekly Sunday services the Choir sings at festivals such as Easter and Christmas, and performs two public concerts a year
Contact us
If you feel that 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 your child’s participation, then please contact the Director of Music music@allsaintshertford.freeserve.co.uk
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