Our choirs are affiliated to the Royal School of Church Music. The children in the choir receive an excellent musical training and a good grounding in the Christian faith. RSCM training schemes are in full operation.The boys and Choral Scholars/Lay Clerks sing on two Sunday mornings and two Sunday evenings each month during term time.The girls and Choral Scholars/Lay Clerks sing on two Sunday mornings and two Sunday evenings each month during term time.In addition the Senior girls of the choir sing choral evensong on Wednesday afternoons during term time.The congregation is enthusiastic about the choirs and there is good parental involvement and congregational support.
Our Father Willis Nave Organ, completely restored by Michael Farley Organ Builders of Exmouth, Devon, in 2018 - 2019 to replace the Henry Willis IV organ of 1971. Much of existing pipework was reused, addition of Claribel Flute 8' and Block Flute 2' to Great, addition of Flauto Traverso 4' to Swell, addition of Tuba 8' to Choir, addition of 4 digital stops to Pedal, including 2 32 ft digital stops, restoration of colouring to display pipes to original 1860 decoration. Also a new movable console by Renatus Organs, Bideford, Devon, with all modern playing aids and sequencer. The restored organ was formally opened and dedicated at the Nine Lessons and Carols Service in December 2019. Please see the LINK for full specification of the restored instrument
