Louis Stockton comes to us from the <a></a>Oratory of St Philip Neri, Cardiff, having previously worked in the Music Department at Bromsgrove School. Louis says; "I am delighted to join the St Peter's community. Originally from nearby Stourbridge, my career as a church musician began after my studies at Durham University and I have since had the privilege of conducting choirs and playing the organ in churches around the world. Recognising the significant role of music in the life of St Peter's, I am honored by the opportunity to uphold its traditions and contribute to its future. I very much look forward to getting to know you all and sharing our journey of faith together."
Elli-Mae McGlone has recently completed her Final Year Undergraduate Studies at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, studying under Daniel Moult and Nicholas Wearne.Born in Doncaster, she began to learn the piano at the age of 5 and later became Organ Scholar at Doncaster Minster under Darren Williams. During her gap year, Elli-Mae took the Organ Scholarship at St Edmundsbury Cathedral gaining experiences in service playing, conducting, as well as teaching. She was fortunate enough to perform for an event led by Vanessa Redgrave and Terry Waite whilst at the Cathedral. She has also had many opportunities to excel as a soloist over the years; from a young age, she has taken part in numerous regional piano competitions and more recently won the BOA Leonard Gibbons Organ Competition 2022 (an internal competition for RBC organ students).Elli-Mae has performed in concert at venues such as Bristol Cathedral, Leeds Minster and St. Lawrence Jewry, London, and is very much looking forward to performing more concerts as musical life opens up.After completing her training, Elli-Mae hopes to inspire younger generations through teaching and performance, as she herself has been inspired by the creativity of other musicians.
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
