The Director of Music is always pleased to meet prospective members of the choir to discuss what is involved in singing with the Choirs of All Saints. The Director of Music is currently recruiting new probationers to begin in September 2012. There are 3-4 places available for bright, sparky boys in school years 2-5, and a number of places available for bubbly girls in Year 5 and above, although some years are currently full and a waiting list is in operation. All Saints Choristerships are offered to the most gifted and talented children from across the county, regardless of family, financial or religious background. No previous musical experience is required, but they do need to be ready to commit to a demanding but deeply rewarding schedule.
If you would like to find out more, please contact Mr Lee Dunleavy at the Music Department to request a brochure, or to arrange an informal meeting. There are currently 24 boys in the choir with an age range of 7 to 14, and 22 girls aged between 12 and 18. Click the image above to download the Boys Recruitment Flyer (PDF 8.13 MB) Click the image above to download the Girls Recruitment Flyer (PDF 6.35 MB)

Being a chorister at All Saints means...

Singing in the stunning building of All Saints, the civic church of Northampton where many of the important occasions take place; the choirs frequently sing to hundreds of people, including television stars, politicians, international rugby players, and even Prince Charles!   The chance for the most gifted and talented children in the county to sing as cathedral choristers without being tied to any one school.   Receiving a first-class training in singing and choral music from our staff of professional musicians.   Amazing performance opportunities: our choristers have recently sung in some of Britain’s most iconic buildings, including St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, King’s College, Cambridge, and at many of the great cathedrals across the country. They frequently perform with orchestras, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.   The chance to undertake regular foreign tours: recently including France, Ireland, Poland, North America and Canada. Future tours are planned to Europe, and also to Japan and South Africa.   Recording: since 2010 we have released three CDs on our own label, with more in preparation.   TV and Radio: The choir has featured on both BBC and ITV, and frequently broadcasts on local and national radio, and even abroad.   Making friends and having fun: all our choristers are drawn from local schools across Northampton. Apart from singing, the choristers regularly enjoy doing other activities, such as trips to the cinema, bowling and theme parks, and playing football matches against other choirs.   Developing crucial life-skills, such as self-discipline, initiative, team-work and an expectation of high standards.