Music plays an important part in worship and life at St. John’s.
Director of Music
Timothy Rice was appointed Director of Music in September 2015, bringing with him almost 40 years’ experience in Church Music. He gained his Associateship of the Royal College of Organists in 1989 and has been a parish church organist since the age of 13.
Choir
A robed, enthusiastic and capable 4-part choir sings at Sunday services, as well as at weddings, funerals and other occasions as required throughout the year. At their disposal is an extensive music library containing a large selection of choral music, much of which is already within the choir’s repertoire. At occasional services throughout the year, we join forces with the choir from St. Mary's and other neighbouring parishes, singing together at either St. John's or St. Mary's, to make good music in worship together.
Choir Practices are on Thursdays for about an hour - 6.00pm during BST, or alternating weekly from 3.00pm or 6.00pm during GMT . We are actively seeking to add new members - ladies, men and children - to the existing choir; this will help us to broaden our horizons on to an even wider repertoire, so please contact us by email if you are interested.
Organ
The organ at St. John’s is a 3-manual electronic instrument, installed in 1989, replacing a pipe organ by Kingsgate Davidson which was located in the bell tower below the bell chamber.
It is an extremely versatile instrument, having the capability of being turned into any one of several different instruments from the UK and abroad:
- Hereford Cathedral - Henry Willis
- Bury St. Edmunds Cathedral - Harrison & Harrison
- St John the Evangelist, Upper Norwood - T.C Lewis & Co. (1882)
- as well as other organs from Austria, Poland and Slovenia.
Completely overhauled in 2026, it is well capable of supporting singing at all services, as well as having the ability to be an excellent recital instrument.
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Current Music List |
Wedding Music
If you are planning on getting married at St. John's, please visit our
Wedding Music at St John's Boldre page where you will find
lots of help and suggestions for choosing your music.
Concerts and Recitals
Throughout each year, there are concerts and recitals featuring talent from the local area as well as from afar.
CONCERT LIST 2026
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Our concert series for 2026 is now finished. Events for 2027 are being planned so please do come back. |