St Peter’s Choir
There is a long-standing choral tradition at St Peters, developed by men such as Vincent Trivett (Organist 1909-1947) and Kendrick Partington (Organist 1957-1994). In these days where church choirs are far and few between, we are proud to maintain a good choral tradition in a wide range of services: Matins, Evensong, Eucharist and Compline. Our repertoire spans a wide range of accompanied and a capella church music: from Byrd and Gibbons to Howells and Leighton, by way of Mozart, Brahms, and the Victorian stalwarts such as Stainer and Stanford. We are fortunate to have the wholehearted support of the Rector in our attempt to maintain this tradition.
Christmas Eve, 2007
As well as singing at St Peter’s and All Saints’ throughout the year, the choir often give concerts and sing services in churches and cathedrals across the UK. There is also a tour each summer and in recent years we have been to France, Belgium and Ireland.
Singers of all voice types would be most welcome to join us. If you are interested or would just like to find out more, contact the Director of Music (details below).
VACANCY
St Peter’s & All Saints’ seek an organ scholar to assist the Organist & Director of Music and the Assistant Organist in accompanying our broad range of choral services (Matins, Evensong, Eucharist, Compline, as well as occasional weddings and funerals). Opportunities will also exist to conduct the choir. Stipend available. Would suit competent organist seeking liturgical experience. Please contact the Director of Music (see below) for details.
The Director of Music
The Director of Music, who has overall responsibility for music (liturgical and concert) at St Peter’s & All Saints’ churches, is Peter Siepmann BSc, ARCO, LRSM.
Peter first came to St Peter’s as Music Associate in 2002. Alongside his work at the churches, he spent several years as director of the University of Nottingham’s acclaimed chamber choir, Viva Voce and, latterly, of the much larger University Choir. Associations with a number of other local ensembles including the Nottingham Bach Choir, Nottingham Harmonic Society, English Pro Musica and the Nottingham Baroque Soloists (founding member), means Peter enjoys a busy schedule as an organist, accompanist, continuo player and conductor both in the City and on the university campus. He is a Licentiate of the Royal Schools of Music, an Associate of the Royal College of Organists and is currently the chief conductor of the University of Nottingham Sinfonia.
He can be contacted via the church office or on email at peter DOT siepmann AT nottinghamchurches DOT org
Organists
The Director of Music is supported by an Assistant Organist (Dr Michael Leuty) and an organ scholar (currently vacant - see above). Mr Philip Mason assists with playing at All Saints’, as well as a number of student organists (Mr Tristan Moore, Mr Richard Ward).
St Peter’s Choir is supported by the
